Your course grade will be determined by successful completion of the following assignments:
| Assignment | Points |
|---|---|
| Introductory Quiz | 100 (1%) |
| Background Survey and Virtual Field Trip Area Selection | 100 (1%) |
| Chapter Quizzes | 2600 (26%) |
| Neighborhood Portfolio Format and Outline | 50 (0.5%) |
| Discussions | 750 (7.5%) |
| Current Events | 300 (3%) |
| Key Term Submission | 300 (3%) |
| Field Trip Submissions | 800 (8%) |
| Neighborhood Portfolio | 1000 (10%) |
| Two Take-Home Exams | 2000 (20%) |
Two Proctored Assessments*:
*60% combined average required to pass the course |
2000 (20%) |
| Total | 10000 (100%) |
NOVA Online proctored or major assessments are required to maintain compliance with our accreditation standards and the Higher Education Act’s identity verification requirements for online courses. College-wide, proctored or major assessments must prove identity. To accomplish this in online courses, students must show overall passing levels on the proctored or major assessments in order to pass the course.
In this online course, if your average score on all proctored or major assessments is a passing percentage of 60 percent or higher, then your grade will be calculated according to the scale in the table below. Otherwise, a final grade of F will be assigned.
| Grade | Points | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 9000-10000 | 90-100 |
| B | 8000-8999 | 80-89 |
| C | 7000-7999 | 70-79 |
| D | 6000-6999 | 60-69 |
| F | 0-5999 | 0-59 |