Requirements & Evaluation

Students are required to attend the class, participate in its activities, read the required chapters in the textbook, submit assignments on time, and take all the tests described in this syllabus. Evaluation will be based on the student's ability to demonstrate understanding of the topics discussed throughout the course.

EVALUATION

There are five major areas of evaluation in this course. The final grade will be calculated as follows:

1. There are four multiple-choice exams, which account for 50% of the grade (12.5% each). The exams will be drawn from the text, lectures, and media presented in the class.

2. Twelve Online Tests, on Georgia View, which account for 20% of the grade.

3. Four Essays, one on topics from the four units of the course, which account for 12% of the grade (See details on Georgia View Assignments section).

4. Class Discussions, which account for 8% of the grade.

5. Attendance, which accounts for 10% of the grade.

ABSENCE

Absence has to be justified on the basis of severe circumstances, such as hospitalization or death of an immediate member of a family.

If absence of ten or more days is unjustified, a student may be assingned an automatic failing grade (F).