Syllabus

The grade for each assignment product will be based on explicit criteria in the grading rubrics for each assignment. Students have access to the rubrics to review and it is recommended students review the rubrics before submitting an assignment.  Grades will post no later than 7 days after the due date of an assignment. No late work is graded (see Missed Exams and Assignments for exceptions).  Note:  If a student has a question about an assignment grade, this must be addressed within 7 days of the grade being posted in the grades area.  Please check all assignment grades in a timely manner and contact me at the class email within 7 days about any grading questions.

In the course grades area, students can view each assignment grade, the grading rubric, and cumulative points.  The cumulative points are a running total of points earned so students can keep up with their overall class grade to assignments submitted and graded.  Students are expected to review their grades regularly and ask questions within the 7 day period after posting.  Please do not hesitate to email the class email for questions.

*Computing proficiency is required to pass the Computer Core Course.

Below is the scale of grading for the overall class grade to a letter grade.  Mid-semester and final grades will use this grading scale.

                                       Grading Scale

A+ = 97-100%                 A = 94-96%                    A- = 90-93%
B+ = 87-89                      B = 84-86%                   B- = 80-83%
C+ = 77-79%                   C = 74-76%                   C- = 70-73%
D+ = 67-69%                   D = 64-66%                   D- = 60-63%
F = 59% and Below

F - Never Attended and F - Stopped Attending Grades

Please be reminded that it is your responsibility to drop a class that you never attend or stop attending.  If you fail to drop a class that you never attend or stop attending, you will be assigned a grade of “F” (or “NC” if applicable) for that class, the grade will be part of your permanent academic record, and it will impact your GPA.  The Office of the University Registrar does not adjust student registration based on the assignment of failing grades with a reason of Never Attended or Stopped Attending.  The student will bear the responsibility of dropping a course within the published guidelines.  No tuition adjustments will be made for students who receive a failing grade for reasons of Never Attended or Stopped Attending.

Following the last day to drop a course with a “W” for the term, any midterm grades of “F” of “NC” that have been submitted with a reason of Never Attended or Stopped Attending will be reflected on the transcript as the student’s final grade for the class. Likewise, grades of “F” or “NC” submitted during final grading with a reason of Never Attended or Stopped Attending will be reflected on the transcript as the student’s final grade for the class.  Whether submitted during midterm grading or final grading, the reason for the “F” or “NC” grade will not appear on the transcript.

For a more detailed explanation of the new procedure, please visit the Non-Attendance Grading Information Page.  Please note that grades of "NC" can only be assigned in freshman composition and introductory math courses.  For any additional questions, please contact The Office of the University Registrar at 205-348-2020 or by email at registrar@ua.edu.