Your course grade will be determined by your performance according to the following points:
| Assignment | Points |
|---|---|
| Proctored Assessments* *60% combined average required to pass the course |
200 points |
*Eight Lab Investigations *Six of the eight labs must be completed to pass the course. |
160 points |
| Ten Achieve Assignments | 100 points |
Six Discussions *Four of the 10-point discussions plus the Introduction discussion (5 points) and the Current Events in Astronomy discussion (20 points) must be completed. |
65 points |
| Total Points | 525 points |
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.
In this online course, if your average score on all proctored or major assessments is a passing percentage of 60 percent or higher and you completed at least six labs, 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 | 472-525 | 90-100 |
| B | 420-471 | 80-89 |
| C | 367-419 | 70-79 |
| D | 315-366 | 60-69 |
| F | 0-314 | 0-59 |