Astronomy – Fall 2008 – End of Term Summary

Astronomy 1001

1) In order to receive a passing grade in the class, you must have at least: 50% of the total available weekly Lab points (120/240) AND, 50% of the total available Observational Project points (70/140).

2) You must take all three exams in order to receive consideration for a passing grade for the entire class.

3) You must receive a grade of 'C‑' or better to receive a passing grade of 'S'.

4) If you have questions about your LAB or OBS scores, contact your LAB TA.

Astronomy 1001 – Fall 2008 Grade Distributions

Sections 001 & 003 – Dr. Evan Skillman

867-1000 A

840-866.99 A-

807-839.99 B+

749-806.99 B

708-748.99 B-

677-707.99 C+

625-676.99 C

590-624.99 C-

565-589.99 D+

500-564.99 D

0-499.99 F

12 labs = 240

4 Obs. Projects = 140

Midterm 1 = 160

Midterm 2 = 160

Final Exam = 300

TOTAL = 1000

Section 002 – Dr. Terry J. Jones

940-1000 A

899-939.99 A-

866-898.99 B+

831-865.99 B

801-830.99 B-

779-800.99 C+

727-778.99 C

680-726.99 C-

650-679.99 D+

600-649.99 D

0-599.99 F

12 labs = 240

4 Obs. Projects = 140

Midterm 1 = 175

Midterm 2 = 175

Final Exam = 260

TOTAL = 990

Section 004 – K Davidson

849-1000 A

777-848.99 A-

771-776.99 B+

728-770.99 B

719-727.99 B-

699-718.99 C+

643-698.99 C

567-642.99 C-

533-566.99 D+

500-532.99 D

0-499.99 F

12 labs = 240

4 Obs. Projects = 140

Midterm 1 = 160

Midterm 2 = 160

Final Exam = 300

TOTAL = 1000

AST 1005 – K Davidson

480-620 A

436-479.99 A-

410-435.99 B+

384-409.99 B

364-383.99 B-

344-369.99 C+

264-343.99 C

228-263.99 C-

Miterm 1 = 160

Midterm 2 = 160

Final Exam = 300

TOTAL = 620