Your course grade will be determined according to the following percentages.

*60% combined average required to pass the course

The discussion board component of the grade is based on the student's activity level within the forums. If you are actively asking questions, answering questions, sharing ideas, etc..., then you should get the full 15 points. A good rule of thumb is that you should have posts of a substantial nature (intros, questions, answers, meaningful comments) to get full credit.

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.

Grading Scale

Your final grade will be based on the following scale. You must have an exam average of 60% and an overall average of 60% to pass the course with a D. Students must earn a "C" or better in this course to take the next course in sequence or to transfer the course.