Grade Policy:

Grade will be assigned based both on concepts and practical application. Written exams, homework and lab projects will be a part of the grade. An overall grade will be assigned on the following grading scale:

90% - 100% A

80% - 89% B

70% - 79% C

60% - 69% D

0% - 59% F

Each student‘s grade for this course consists of non-comprehensive exams on concepts, Lab exams using SAM 2010, chapter homework on Microsoft office 2010 applications, and a departmental final exam.

ASSIGNED PROJECTS AND EXERCISES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THE Sunday following the ASSIGNED WEEK as INDICATED ON THE SYLLABUS.(FOR EXAMPLE, ASSIGNMENTS MADE ON THE 1^ST OF JUNE ARE DUE NO LATER THAN SUNDAY JUNE 6^TH)

 The late policy is as follows:

a)   1 calendar day late........................................... 20% off
b)   More than 1 calendar day late....................... 100% off

Scheduling of computer time outside of regular lab time is the student‘s responsibility. Availability of computers is NOT an excuse for being late with any assignment.

3 - Concept Exams	30%
4 – LAB Exams	40%
14 Chapter Homework Assignments	12.5%
Orientation	10%
Department Assessment	7.5%

The concepts exams are open book exams. The lab exams are SAM based, and you may NOT use your textbook, your notes, or the Windows/Office ―Help feature as references.

There are no makeup EXAMS in this course. If you miss an exam you will receive a grade of ZERO for that exam.

Students are expected to read and study the assigned material, per course schedule, BEFORE each class.