- Given for most assigned work.
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- May not be provided for all assigned work.
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- Good homework grades may assist in raising overall grade when test grades are lower.
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- Tests and major papers provide the majority of the grade.
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- Extra credit options are often available.
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- Generally speaking, extra credit options are not used to raise a grade.
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- Initial test grades, especially when low, may not
have an adverse effect on course grade.
- Sometimes exams can be retaken to receive a higher score.
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- All tests are important — retaking a failed exam is seldom an option.
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- Graduation requirements may be met with a grade of D or higher.
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- Requirements may not be met only if the student's average meets department standards.
- Hint: Generally 2.0 or higher.
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