Attendance - (100 points)
Participation in this class is extremely important. This grade will be based on your presence in class, your commitment to using the entire time given for in-class exercises, and your positive involvement in class discussions and activities. Five points will be deducted for each absence up to three. After that ten points will be deducted. Tardies after 10 minutes will be considered absences. Failing to sign in will be considered an absence. I presume that all absences are valid excused absences – otherwise one would surely have been in class. Because of this I do not need written or oral excuses. All that matters is that you were not in class. Being absent 25% of the class sessions before the "last day to withdrawal with a W" date will result in automatic failure or you may be administratively withdrawn from the course. Being absent on the first three days of class will result in being administratively withdrawn from the course.

Quiz - (100 Points Total, 5 point per question)
We will have a midterm quiz consisting of 20 multiple choice quetions. Students are expected to understand the concepts discussed as the class progresses. The Mid-Term quiz CANNOT be made up except in extreme circumstances where prior arrangements have been made.

Projects - (375 Points Total, 50 points each except for Mid-Term Alpahabet project which is 25 points)
Various projects will be assigned throughout the course. All projects will be critiqued in class. All assignments are to be turned in a the begriming of the class period on the day they are due. Late assignments will NOT be accepted unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor.

A limited number of cameras will be available for student use and will need to be shared among the class. Having your own digital camera is not required for the class, but will give you the opportunity to dedicate more time to experimentation and completion of class assignments.  If you are planning on buying a camera for use in the class it is encourage that you wait until we have discussed the basic features of cameras so you may make an informed decision about the camera you buy.  Students using their own cameras should bring the owners manuals with them to class so they can learn to operate various features specific to their cameras.  

While space for projects is provided on school computers, files may get deleted or corrupted, therefore students are expected to keep copies of all their work. Lost files will not be an excuse for missing assignments.

Plagiarism -
Falsely representing work that you did not complete is plagiarism. If you are caught handing in work that is not your own you will fail the class.

Total Points Possibly Earned at Finals = 575

Calculating your grade -
Calculating your current grade is as simple as algebra. ((Your Total Points Earned) / (Total Points Possibly Earned)) x 100 = Your current grade.

Grading Scale:
A+ = 98 - 100%
A = 94 - 97%
A- = 91 - 93%
B+ = 88 - 90%
B = 84 - 87%
B- = 81 - 83%
C+ = 78 - 80%
C = 74 - 77%
C- = 71 - 73%
D = 67 - 70%
D- = 65 - 66%
F = 64% and below

If you have questions or concerns about the final grade you receive in this course, you may file a grievance. You will need to follow the procedure outlined in the Student Handbook.