Component | Description | Points |
---|---|---|
Exams | There will be three (3) in-class examinations, plus a final held during the exam period that is partially cumulative. Each exam is worth 40 points. The top 3 of 4 exam scores will count toward your final grade. You may choose not to take the final. | 120 |
Quizzes | There will be four (4) in-class quizzes. Each quiz is worth 10 points. The top 3 of 4 quiz scores will count toward your final grade. | 30 |
Participation | There are a total of 15 points available by completing EITHER a paper or blog assignment. | 15 |
Blog: You are encouraged to create and maintain a neuroscience-related blog on PSU’s blog server, http://sites.psu.edu. You may create up to 3 posts and earn 5 points/post, for a total of 15 possible points. Assignment | ||
Paper: You may write a 3-5 pp (double-spaced) news-style paper on a topic related to biological psychology. The paper is worth 15 points. Assignment | ||
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE | 165 | |
Extra Credit | There may be extra credit opportunities provided at random and unannounced times during the semester. Come to class in order to benefit from them. |
Score histograms for this term
Points | Percent | Grade |
---|---|---|
165+ | 100+ | A+ |
155-164 | 94-99 | A |
148-154 | 90-93 | A- |
143-147 | 87-89 | B+ |
139-142 | 84-86 | B |
132-138 | 80-83 | B- |
127-131 | 77-79 | C+ |
115-126 | 70-76 | C |
99-114 | 60-69 | D |
0-98 | <59 | F |
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