GRADING POLICY

Examination #1 5 March 2004 15%
Plate Tectonic Internet Review 1 March 2004 5%
Examination #2 9 April 2004 15%
Geology of National Park Variable 20%
Laboratory 25%
Final Exam 15 May 2004 : 12:30 20%

The final grade distribution will be based upon the following percentile scores:

88 A-
78 B-
68 C-
58 D-
<58 F

If you miss a lecture examination and have an OFFICIAL excuse, a point score equal to the average of the other lecture examination and the Laboratory final will be substituted for the missing score. YOU MAY NOT MISS THE FINAL EXAMINATION unless you decide to take an XF.

If You Find That You Are Having Difficulty in the Course, Do Not Hesitate to See Either Myself or Bruce Rueger for Assistance. You May Also Want to Consider a Different Approach to Studying . This Should Be Done Early in the Semester. There Is Little That Either He/She or I (Or You) Can Do During the Last Week of the Term.

GE142 Syllabus