PHYS 110 :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Course Grading

Course grading will proceed in compliance with University policy as given in Article 3, Part 1 of the Student Code.

Gradebook

You will be able to view your grades on all components of the course using the course gradebook. Check that your lab and quiz grades are correctly entered in the gradebook.

Any discrepancies found in your student gradebook should be brought to the attention of your section instructor immediately.

Grading

Your final grade for Physics 110 will be based upon your total score on all the components of the course. The total possible score is 1000 points.

Course Component Number of Assignments Number Dropped per Semester Maximum Points per Semester
Lectures 8 2 300
Reading Questions 7 0 700

 

Your grade in PHYS 110 will be either satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U).  There are two required assignments that you must complete in addition to submitting your coursework to receive an S:

To receive an S, you must also score at least 500 total points out of a maximum possible 1000 points by completing readings, checkpoints and by using your iClicker in class.

Checkpoints (700 possible points)

You will be given a reading and "Checkpoint" writing assignment to complete by 5:00 pm on the Sunday before each class. Your answers to the checkpoint questions will be evaluated according to the rubric found in the class syllabus. You can earn up to 100 points for each checkpoint assignment.

iClicker (300 possible points)

iClickers are an electronic personal response device that enables you to answer multiple choice questions during class. Your introductory physics classes and many other courses around campus will use iClickers. iClickers are terrific way to interact with the instructor and your peers!

You earn iClicker points in PHYS 110 through participation. You will receive 50 points for every class meeting where you answer at least one iClicker question. You can miss using your iClicker in two classes without any penalty.

Excused Absences

Excused absences will be granted and documented in accordance with University policy as described in Article 1, Part 5 Class Attendance, of the Student Code.

Excused absences fall into the following categories as defined by the code:

The Excused Absences application will guide you through the procedure for documenting missed classes, including the effects of the absence on your grade.

Academic Integrity

All activities in this course are subject to the Academic Integrity rules as described in Article 1, Part 4, Academic Integrity, of the Student Code.

Infractions include, but are not limited to:

Violations of any of these rules will be pursued as an incident of academic misconduct and reported to your home college.

All aspects of the course are covered by these rules, including:

Final Grade

Final Grade Minimum Points
S 500
U <500