Astronomy 1001 - Spring 2005 - End of Term Summary

Sections 001 and 002                                    Sections 003 and 004

Best 11 of 12 labs = 220                           Best 11 of 12 labs = 220

3 Essays (40 pts ea) = 120                           3 Essays (40 pts ea) = 120

3 Obs. Projects = 140                                 3 Obs. Projects = 140

Midterm 1 = 160                                  Midterm 1       = 150

Midterm 2 = 160                                  Midterm 2       = 150

Final Exam = 200                                 Final Exam     = 200

TOTAL = 1000                                 TOTAL = 1000


1) An Adjustment score (Adj) was added to some lab sections, where necessary, to accommodate the differences in grading styles.

2) In order to receive a passing grade in the class, you must: have at least 50% of the total available weekly Lab points (110/220), you must have at least 50% of the total available Essay points (60/120), and you must have turned in the 3rd Observational Project.

3) You must take all three exams in order to receive consideration for a passing grade for the

entire class.

4) You must receive a grade of 'C-' or better to receive a passing grade of 'S'.

5) If you have questions about a missing LAB score (labs, essays, or obs. projects), contact your LAB TA.


AST 1001, Section 001, Dr. Liliya L.R. Williams

A         =         900-1000

A-       =         874-899.99

B+       =         857-873.99

B         =         805-856.99

B-        =         761-804.99

C+       =         736-760.99

C         =         702-735.99

C-        =         640-701.99

D+      =         615-639.99

D         =         500-614.99

F         =         0-499.99


AST 1001, Section 002, Dr. Robert D. Gehrz

A         =         899.8-1000

A-       =         880.2-899.79

B+       =         862-880.19

B         =         799.5-861.99

B-        =         780.8-799.49

C+       =         699-780.79

C         =         650-698.9

F         =         0-499.99


AST 1001, Section 003, Dr. Charles Woodward

A         =         917-1000

A-       =         879.4-916.99

B+       =         843-879.39

B         =         820-842.99

B-        =         782-819.99

C+       =         740-781.99

C         =         689-739.99

C-        =         650-688.99 

D         =         500-649.99

F         =         0-499.99


AST 1001, Section 004, Dr. Henry Lee

A         =         902-1000

A-       =         874-901.99

B+       =         835-873.99

B         =         785-834.99

B-        =         760-784.99

C+       =         732-759.99

C         =         681-731.99

C-        =         650-680.99

D+      =         600-649.99

D         =         500-599.99

F         =         0-499.99