Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight, 7th ed., Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, and Leroy Laverman, W.H. Freeman and Co. (2016). [ISBN:1-4641-8395-3]
(Also available in e-Book and loose-leaf editions at substantially lower cost than hardbound edition)
One-Hour Exams (3 @ 100 pts. each) |
300 pts. |
Homework (8 @ 12.5 pts. each) |
100 pts. |
|
50 pts. |
|
150 pts. |
Total |
600 pts. |
In addition to the above maximum of 600 points that are possible for the lecture portion of the course, a maximum of 200 points is possible for the laboratory portion of the course. Thus, a total maximum of 800 points is possible for the overall course. Final course letter grades will correspond to the following percentages of the 800 point maximum:
≥ 85% | (≥ 680 pts.) | A |
75 - 84% | (600 - 679 pts.) | B |
60 - 74% | (480 - 599 pts.) | C |
50 - 59% | (400 - 479 pts.) | D |
< 50% | (< 400 pts.) | F |