The components of the course grade will be weighted as follows. The instructor reserves the right to modify the weightings to adjust for material covered during the semester.
Components and Weights
Participation |
In-class contribution (individual) |
10% |
Quizzes |
In-class quizzes (individual) |
15% |
Assignment |
Numerical and/or essays (group) |
15% |
Mid-Term Exam |
Take-home exam (individual) |
20% |
Case Report |
Case analysis and report (group) |
15% |
Final Exam |
In-class exam (individual) |
25% |
Total |
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100% |
Assignment
The group assignment is made up of numerical and/or essay questions to be completed and submitted individually or in a group of at most four students.
Case Report
Credits are given based on both the analysis performed and the presentation of the report. The report cannot be longer than FOUR pages. It can be completed and submitted individually or in a group of at most four students.
Mid-Term Exam
Take-home mid-term examination to be completed individually. Students have two days to complete the exam.
Final Exam
Final examination is cumulative and to be completed individually in class.
Participation
Name cards are used to help give credit for your participation. You must have a name card with your full first and last name clearly written and displayed in front of you for every class. The instructor will feel free to cold call on anyone at any time. Hence, it is imperative that you prepare for every class. Debate and challenge are important activities that help in the learning process and the willingness of individuals to engage in such activities with their classmates is appreciated. Participation will be graded by examining the quality of contributions in each class.
Quizzes
A total of four in-class quizzes will be conducted (refer to the course schedule on the last page). The quizzes will be timed and to be completed individually at specific time during specific lectures. Each quiz consists of several multiple-choice questions on the teaching materials covered in previous lectures. The four quizzes together carry a 15% weight on your overall course grade. The overall grade of the quizzes is calculated based on the grades of your best three quiz results (among the four quizzes).
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