Grading Policy
Your course grade will be computed according to the absolute scale below:
A = 810 – 900 (>90%)
B = 720 – 809 (>80%)
C = 630 – 719 (>70%)
D = 540 – 629 (>60%)
F = Below 540 (below 60%)
Keep Track of Your Grade Points
Introduction to Philosophy Exam _______ / 100
What Do You Know Exam _______ / 100
Problem of Free Will Exam _______ / 100
Problem of Personal Identity Exam _______ / 100
Mind/Body Problem Exam ________/ 100
Does God Exist Exam ________ / 100
What Ought We to Do Exam ________/ 100
8 Discussion Boards @ 25 points each ________/ 200
Extra Credit ________
TOTAL POINTS ________/ 900
To determine your final grade, total your points and see where your total places you on the scale located above.
To calculate your grade at any time during the semester, divide the points you have so far, by the total possible points so far. The figure you get is the percent of the total, and your grade is based on a normal grading curve. [90% and above = A; 80-90% = B; 70-80% = C; 60-70-% = D; Below 60% = F] To ensure the accuracy of your course grade, it is your responsibility to have a point total which you can compare to the professor’s point total on the last day of the semester. The Instructor will post all scores on the course website grade book. Contact the professor immediately if there is a discrepancy between your score and the posted score.
Other
* Resources: Palomar College has many resources that are available to you to help you achieve the course objectives, such as the Library, Library Skills Courses, Computers, Study Skills Courses, Reading Lab, Writing Lab, Tutors, Counselors and last but not least, your instructor. If you do not know how to use these resources, please ask your instructor.
* Supplementary resources: Use of study groups outside of class and tutoring (available in the library) to facilitate the active learning of course material, are highly recommended. Other specific learning aids may also be available– please see the instructor within the first week of the semester if you have special learning needs.
You may check an exam score or keep track of your point total by going to the course website and clicking on the “Student Gradebook” button. Please give your instructor at least one week to post your grade to the grade book after a graded assignment or exam is due. You are responsible for keeping track of your points. Phone or e-mail your instructor if you have any questions regarding your grade. Your final course grade is available online. To get your grade, go to www.palomar.edu and click on “Current Students” and then click on “Student e-Services” and follow the instructions.
Missed Exams: If you know in advance that you will not be able to take an exam as scheduled, you may arrange to take the exam up to one week PRIOR to the date scheduled. No make-up exams will be given unless 1) you make every effort to contact the instructor prior to the exam and 2) you document in writing the extenuating circumstances (e.g. family emergencies, illness, accidents, etc.) that necessitated your missing the exam. A note from your doctor must document illnesses. The instructor retains the prerogative to subtract 10 or more points from a late exam. Late exams must be made up within one week of the date for which the exam was originally scheduled.