What are the major projects? In a bulleted list, provide links to the project descriptions for each of them.
Reading Summaries: http://spaceplacerhet.robinwharton.net/syllabus-course-info/#Summaries
Annotated Biology: http://spaceplacerhet.robinwharton.net/syllabus-course-info/#Bibliography
Built Environmental Descriptions: http://spaceplacerhet.robinwharton.net/syllabus-course-info/#BEDescriptions
Built Enviroment Analysis: http://spaceplacerhet.robinwharton.net/syllabus-course-info/#BEAnalysis
Participation: http://spaceplacerhet.robinwharton.net/syllabus-course-info/#Participation
How will your final grade be calculated?
It will be graded by the amount of points I receive from the activities I do throughout the semester.
- Reading Summaries (6): 300-600 points
- Annotated Bibliography (10 entries): 250-500 points
- Built Environment Descriptions (3, 1 each for exterior, interior, digital space): 300-600 points
- Built Environment Analysis (1): 300-600 points
- Participation (including attendance): 400-???
Final Grade Scale:
A-/A: major projects complete + 2,340-2,600 points
B-/B/B+: major projects complete + 2,080-2,339 points
C/C+: major projects complete + 1,475-2,079 points
Non-passing: one or more major projects incomplete, or fewer than 1,475 points total
What is the “submission form” and how do you use it?
The submission form is used to submit all the work that we do throughout the semester.
Embed the form below your answer (hint: Google “embed Google form” to find out how).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1i-5_QXozDrhVYNM0NHcj3voqIjYiLkBE2GKl_xh7bf0/viewform?embedded=true
Embed the course calendar and weekly overview below this question.
Where on the course website can you find an overview of what’s due and the readings for each unit?
You would need to click on calendar and then go to ‘ weekly overview’. This will give you all the things that are due for the week.
What is the best way to see an overview of what’s due each week?
The best way is by going on the course calendar to see all that will be due for the week.
What is the attendance policy?
You will get 40 points for coming into class and lose 40 for not. If you are tardy then you will lose about 10-20 points. The only way to not lose points is with emergencies.
What are my office hours, and how do you make an appointment to see me outside of class?
Office Hours are 9-11 am on Mondays and Wednesdays. We can make an appointment by going on the website and requesting one.
How do you earn participation credit? Provide a link to the instructions/guidelines for participation.
We earn points by engaging in the course material and assignments.
How many points can you earn by participating in or organizing a study group session?
Up to 25 points
How can you be assured of earning an “A” in this course?
You would have to do all the major projects along with extra opportunities.
What are the minimum requirements for earning a passing grade of “C”?
You would have to do all the major projects.
What do you do if you’re not sure how to document your participation in order to earn points?
You could always contact the teacher.