Seminar in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (694:483) Grading

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Lecture: Wed 10:05-11:00 AM
Waksman, Rm. 1001

Course Instructors:
Dr. Sam Gunderson 445-1016
Dr. Garth Patterson 445-7181

Course Description • Syllabus • Grading System
Information on Giving a Talk • Presentation Critique

MBB 483-484 Guidelines for Grading

	strong A	A/B+	B+	B	C+
60% presentation	excellent	excellent/good	good	OK	poor
20% participation+ discussant	often	often to sometimes	sometimes	rare	never
20% attendance	<1 point	1-1.5	1.5-2.0	2.0-3	>3.0

Explanation of Grading.

Presentation is based on several criteria:
1) The instructors' critique sheet, (not the students)
2) How well you prepared, your organization, enthusiasm, interest in your subject, understanding and ability to discuss what you are presenting

Participation and Discussant:
Your role as a "Discussant" contributes to only part of the "Participation" grade. The remainder of this grade is based on how active you are in asking questions during the other weeks of the course when you are not a participant.

Attendance Point System

	Unexcused absence (no prior notification) is minus one point.
	Late is minus 0.5 points.
	Excused absence (inform us before the class) points taken is per instructor's discretion.

Note that we will still keep track of excused absences to prevent abuse. Also if you are sick and provide us with a Doctor's note that would help. If a religious holiday requires you to miss class then inform Dr. Gunderson and/or your section instructor prior to class.