BioSci 191 - Exams and Grading Policies

Exams and grading policies:
There are two formal exams in this course: one midterm exam and a final exam.

Midterm: Friday, October 28, 2005. In class.
Final exam: Friday, December 9, 2005. 10:30AM-12:30PM

    You are encouraged to bring your written lecture notes and study notes to the exams. You are not allowed to bring materials that you have not prepared yourself (e.g. textbooks, copies of other people’s notes, etc.).

    Each week, there will be a graded "evidence" question that emulates the style of questions on the exams.

    Lecture notes for each lecture list practice questions drawn from the text. Since answers to these questions are published in the problem guide, they will not be graded, but it is highly recommended that you work them as part of your reading for each lecture. Questions given on exams may be drawn directly or indirectly from these recommended practice problems.

There are 5 formal written lab reports due during the quarter.

The course grade is based upon the following components and weights:

Midterm 100 pts
Evidence questions 50 pts
Final Exam 150 pts
Laboratory 200 pts

Grades are based upon the following standard scale:

>85% A
70-85% B
50-70% C
40-50% D
below 40% F