Grading System
Quality points are assigned on the following basis. Each course credit hour graded A counts as 4 quality points; A- 3.7; B+ 3.3; B 3.0; B- 2.7; C+ 2.3; C 2.0; D 1.0; F 0.0. The cumulative ratio is determined on the basis of all work taken at the College for which credit and quality points are received.
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Subject Matter
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Insight & Understanding
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Expression
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A
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4.0 Superior
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Superiority marked by high level of independence and careful discipline
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An unusual command of inter-relationships within the subject and high level of originality in approaching problems
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Fluency in oral and written expression
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A-
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3.7
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B+
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3.3
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B
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3.0 Good
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Mastery of subject matter and a manifestation of the ability to work independently
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An understanding of the fundamentals and their inter-relationships; also some originality and insight in approaching problems
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Fluency in oral and written expression
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B-
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2.7
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C+
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2.3
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C
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2.0
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Acceptable knowledge of course content and a satisfactory completion of course requirements
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Basic understanding of fundamental principles and a reasonable ability to apply them
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Clarity and correctness in oral and written expression
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D
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1.0 Passing
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Minimal knowledge of subject matter
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Limited understanding of fundamental principles and limited ability to apply them
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Some deficiency in oral and written expression
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F
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0.0 Failure
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EX
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0.0 Experiential Credit
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W
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0.0 Withdrawal from course without academic penalty
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X
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0.0 Audit
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Students who register to audit courses may not subsequently request credit for the audited courses.
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R
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0.0 Repeated Course
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Only highest grade is calculated in the grade point average.
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TR
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0.0 Transfer Course
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I
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0.0 Incomplete
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The designation I becomes F if the grade is not received within one month of the start of the next semester. Students who seek eligibility for financial aid and/or Dean’s List should consult the sections in this catalog regarding the effect of incomplete grades on financial aid and Dean’s List.
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Incomplete grades are assigned only if the student requests such a grade and at the discretion of the instructor. Specific arrangements should be made between the instructor and student for the completion of all outstanding requirements. Incomplete grades carry a fee. |
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P
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0.0 Passing in a Pass/Fail course
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Credit is earned but quality points are not calculated in the grade point average for “pass”; “fail” grades are calculated in the grade point average.
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