Your course grade will be determined by the following assignments:
| Assignment | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework (Mastering Physics) | 10% |
| Laboratory (on campus) | 20% |
Pre-Lab Assessments* (proctored on campus) *60% combined average required to pass the course |
40% |
| Writing in Science Projects | 15% |
| Research Project | 15% |
| Total | 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 pre-lab 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.
In addition, students who get a zero on more than 50% of homework assignments, or get a zero on more than 50% of labs, will not earn a grade higher than a D regardless of other scores.
| Grade | Percent |
|---|---|
| A | 90-100 |
| B | 80-89 |
| C | 70-79 |
| D | 60-69 |
| F | 0-59 |