For the most part, we would prefer to teach this course without grades. What a wonderful concept, learning for learning sake! However, even though we can't change the "system" overnight, we can create grading policies that support learning as much as possible. The various course activities will contribute to your grade as follows:

Activity	Points	Percent of Total Grade
Lab Check-Offs	48	10.4%
Course Policies Quiz	3	0.7%
Reading Responses	12	2.6%
Social Implications Sessions	6	1.3%
Homework 0	1	0.2%
Homework 1	10	2.2%
Homework 2	25	5.4%
Homework 3	25	5.4%
Midterm Project	75	16.2%
Final Project	75	16.2%
Quest (including self-grade)	8	1.7%
Midterm Exam	75	16.2%
Final Exam	100	21.6%
Total Points	463	100%

• Each Lab Check-Off is worth 3 points. At the end of the semester, we will drop your lowest score and convert two late labs to full credit.
• Each reading response is worth 3 points, and we will drop your lowest score.

Your letter grade will be determined by total course points, as shown in the table below.

Points	Grade
449-463	A+
426-448	A
417-425	A-
407-416	B+
389-406	B
370-388	B-
347-369	C+
333-346	C
324-332	C-
277-323	D
< 276	F