Here is an overview of different types of assignments in the course and how they will be graded.
| Assignments | Points |
|---|---|
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Discussions (4) Discussion activities provide an opportunity to reflect on course readings, assignments, and your experiences while applying them to real-world cases. Discussions can help prepare you for course projects and assessments. All discussion board posts should be thoughtful, reflective, and concise. |
80 (20 points each) |
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Assignments (4) The assignments provide you with opportunities to read, gather, and apply course content, concepts, and skills. These activities facilitate learning and the application of the knowledge and skills presented in this course. |
80 (20 points each) |
Knowledge Checks (8) The knowledge checks are open-book. They help you monitor your learning and prepare for the module exams. |
120 (15 points each) |
Module Exams (4) There is an exam at the end of each module, and they have to be taken via LockDown Browser + Monitor. They assess your knowledge of the course material and help prepare you for the placement test. |
120 (30 points each) |
*A Major Assessment There is a placement test at the end of the course. *The placement test must be taken in person in a proctored environment and requires a score of 75% or higher to pass the test and successfully complete the course. |
100 |
Total |
500 |
In order to maintain compliance with our accreditation standards, NOVA Online proctored or major assessments require identity verification. Proctored or major assessments must prove identity, and students must show overall passing levels on those assessments in order to pass the course.
In this online course, if your score on the placement test is 75 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| S = Satisfactory | 70-100% |
| U = Unsatisfactory | 0-69% |