Assessments
Grading in GEL3150
Assessments are straight forward and point distribution is indicated in the table below.
Participation / Attendance (150 pts): Attendance & Student Responses will be tracked using the I-clicker interactive student response system. The timely purchase of the device is REQUIRED in order to earn participation points (approx. 5pts/class session during regular 15 week semester). If you forgot your clicker, you MUST sign a special roll in order to receive at least partial credit for attending class (Lowest score of the day minus 10% of highest score). For absences see attendance policy in the syllabus.
THE LABS (100 pts) LAB GRADING SHEET (click here to download sheet).
Chose 5 of 6 Lab / Activities worth 20 pts. each. These must be completed by the deadline(s) indicated on your calendar. Each Lab / Activity will be graded using a 10 point + 1point grading system, with the raw points received multiplied by 2 (For details, click on the link). This sheet becomes an ongoing record of your LAB grade. Individual Lab scores are NOT recorded in the instructor’s grade book, but will be tallied in the LAB GRADING SHEET (click on link to download) to be kept by the student to be presented at the end of the course for LAB credit. DO NOT LOSE THIS SHEET. It is your only documented proof of your completed work. If lost, stolen, misplaced or not turned in by the deadline at the end of the semester, your LAB points might be zero if the grade cannot be reconstructed. It is YOUR responsibility to keep track of these grades, NOT THE INSTRUCTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY!
DOWNLOADABLE LABS: LAB1-POROSITY LAB2-HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY
LAB 3-FLOWNETS LAB 6-HYDROCHEMISTRY SULFATE
Other LABS to be handed-out during class!
ONLINE QUIZZES (200 pts). There are 8 Online Quizzes worth 25 points each given only at certain times. For details on the Online quizzes, click on the link to go to the quiz taking test page.
LAB ACCURACY TEST (100 pts)
You will be required to schedule & take a LAB ACCURACY EXAM before the semester ends. The test consists of several unknowns that you will need to analyze. Students are strictly graded on how exactly they can reproduce the actual values using proper lab equipment.
THE PROJECTS (300 pts) (click here to go to projects page).
Two required projects worth 150 pts. each. For details go to the Projects Page!.
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM (150 pts)*
The final consists of about 50 multiple choice questions, covering the material presented in the lectures and also in the book. About 17 questions will be math problems which are worth 5 pts. each. The remaining 33 questions are concept comprehension questions and will be 2 pts. ea. For the Final Exam schedule, please search www.mscd.edu.
* Students with average quiz score equal or above 80% AND NONE of the Quizzes below 72% may opt out of the Final Exam. They will receive the quiz point average multiplied by 6 as their Comprehensive Final Exam Score. Click here to download the Final Exam Waiver Form.
Assessments are straight forward and point distribution is indicated in the table below.
Participation / Attendance (150 pts): Attendance & Student Responses will be tracked using the I-
THE LABS (100 pts) LAB GRADING SHEET (click here to download sheet).
Chose 5 of 6 Lab / Activities worth 20 pts. each. These must be completed by the deadline(s) indicated on your calendar. Each Lab / Activity will be graded using a 10 point + 1point grading system, with the raw points received multiplied by 2 (For details, click on the link). This sheet becomes an ongoing record of your LAB grade. Individual Lab scores are NOT recorded in the instructor’s grade book, but will be tallied in the LAB GRADING SHEET (click on link to download) to be kept by the student to be presented at the end of the course for LAB credit. DO NOT LOSE THIS SHEET. It is your only documented proof of your completed work. If lost, stolen, misplaced or not turned in by the deadline at the end of the semester, your LAB points might be zero if the grade cannot be reconstructed. It is YOUR responsibility to keep track of these grades, NOT THE INSTRUCTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY!
DOWNLOADABLE LABS: LAB1-
LAB 3-
Other LABS to be handed-
ONLINE QUIZZES (200 pts). There are 8 Online Quizzes worth 25 points each given only at certain times. For details on the Online quizzes, click on the link to go to the quiz taking test page.
LAB ACCURACY TEST (100 pts)
You will be required to schedule & take a LAB ACCURACY EXAM before the semester ends. The test consists of several unknowns that you will need to analyze. Students are strictly graded on how exactly they can reproduce the actual values using proper lab equipment.
THE PROJECTS (300 pts) (click here to go to projects page).
Two required projects worth 150 pts. each. For details go to the Projects Page!.
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM (150 pts)*
The final consists of about 50 multiple choice questions, covering the material presented in the lectures and also in the book. About 17 questions will be math problems which are worth 5 pts. each. The remaining 33 questions are concept comprehension questions and will be 2 pts. ea. For the Final Exam schedule, please search www.mscd.edu.
* Students with average quiz score equal or above 80% AND NONE of the Quizzes below 72% may opt out of the Final Exam. They will receive the quiz point average multiplied by 6 as their Comprehensive Final Exam Score. Click here to download the Final Exam Waiver Form.
