In determining the time on task for an online course, include the following useful information: • The course objectives and expected learning outcomes • The list of topics in the course outline or syllabus; the textbooks, additional readings, and related education materials (such as software) required • Statements in course materials informing students of the time and/or effort they are expected to devote to the course or individual parts of it • A listing of the pedagogical tools to be used in the online course, how each will be used, and the expectations for participation (e.g., in an online discussion, how many substantive postings will be required of a student for each week or unit?) Theoretically, one should be able to measure any course, regardless of delivery method, by the description of content covered. However, this is difficult for anyone other than the course developer or instructor to determine accurately, since the same statement of content (in a course outline or syllabus) can represent many different levels of breadth and depth in the treatment of that content, and require widely varying amounts of time.
GRADING SYSTEM
Grade
Grade Points Percent
Non-Letter Grade Interpretation
A
4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 0.67 0.00
100-95
AU
Audit (Pass) Audit (Fail)
A– B+
94-92 91-89 88-86 85-83 82-80 79-77 76-74 73-71 70-68 67-65
AUF
CR
Taken for Credit (Pass) Taken for Credit (Fail)
B
NCR
B– C+
INC R.F.
Incomplete
Repeat Course
C
VWD VWP VWF
Voluntary Withdrawal (Simple) Voluntary Withdrawal Passing Voluntary Withdrawal Failing
C– D+
D
D–
F
64-0
Interpretation of Letter Grades A grade of “A” represents outstanding academic achievement, both in quantity and quality. It signifies an unusual mastery of the subject, and is a distinguished grade reserved to honor the select few who excel in the fulfillment of requirements.
A grade of “B” indicates work and achievement that is superior. The student has intelligently fulfilled all requirements of the course and demonstrated superior understanding of the subject.
A grade of “C” is average and indicates satisfactory fulfillment of all course requirements through average scholastic ability and initiative. It is the most common grade achieved in a normal college population.
A grade of “D” represents accomplishment that is inferior in quality and/or quantity and demonstrates minimal understanding of the subject.
A grade of “F” indicates failure to achieve the minimum competencies of the course. It is indicative of unacceptable work, and the course must be repeated for credit.
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