Assignment	Percent
Hydrology Project	20%
Longitudinal Paper	20%
Oral Exam	20%
Assignments & Quizzes	10%
Final Project Proposal	5%
Final Paper & Presentation	25%

 

How does  CC define its grading scale?

“A” means excellent written work that is scientifically and technically correct and that shows creativity and synthesis in working out ideas, as well as consistent, prepared and thoughtful participation in class.

“B” means very solid work, with few technical mistakes and that shows a complete grasp of the course material, but that does not push our thinking into new patterns.

“C” means work that demonstrates a basic understanding of material, with acceptable mastery of the material and information.

“D” means work that shows minimal understanding of the material, but thinking and writing that are insufficient to show control of the subject. Therefore, a D grade does not merit credit toward progression in a major.

Anything less is NC, a grade we will assign if we observe frequent absence, lack of participation and refusal to work as part of a team.

 

Integrity, Plagiarism & the Truth

This course presumes you will follow the spirit and intent of the Honor Code and System at Colorado College. Your exams and quizzes, which are closed-book, closed-note and closed-computer, will not be proctored, but must be taken in the designated location(s) during the time of the exam. All phones, PDAs, pagers must be turned OFF, not just in silent or buzzer mode. Studying in small groups prior to the exam is encouraged; discussion during the exam is not. We will provide an overview of academic integrity in regards to the other assignments in this class and assume you are familiar with what constitutes plagiarism.

Disabilitiy Policy

If you have a disability that may require accommodation in this course, please see us as soon as possible. If you have not already done so, please register with Disability Services (Learning Commons, Tutt Library, 227-8285), the office responsible for coordinating accommodations and services for students with disabilities. (Jan Edwards, Coordinator of D.S., 227-8285). Almost every single experience may be accommodated with advance notice.  The College policy, which we adhere to is:

"In response to a request made by a qualified student with an appropriately documented disability, the professors will arrange for the provision of reasonable academic adjustments (e.g., extended time on exams, course substitution) and auxiliary aids and services (e.g., alternate formats of printed materials, sign language interpreter) determined by the college to be necessary to afford the student the opportunity to participate fully in college programs."

 

Quantitative Reasoning Center

An additional resource if you struggle with quantitative data challenges or need a refresher on mathematics, the Quantitative Reasoning Center (Science & Math Support) has afternoon and evening hours.

The QRC is located in the Learning Commons within Tutt Library.  Students can check the tutor schedule from the link above to see when their favorite tutor or a tutor with expertise in a particular discipline is on duty.