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 CSE 116 Introduction to Computer Science I


Grade breakdown

The following table indicates the grade breakdown which I will use in assigning grades in the course. I reserve the right to make adjustments to the breakdown if I feel it is necessary. 
ITEM  POINTS 
Three Projects  100/100/100 
Five Quizzes (best 5/6)  100 ( 20 points each)
5 in-lab assignments(best 5/6)  100 ( 20 points each)
Two Midterm Exams  200 points (100 points each)
COMPREHENSIVE Final Exam  200 points 

Letter grades

The following table indicates the number to letter grade mapping I will use to assign final grades at the end of the course. The Grade points column is included for your convenience only, and is not official information. The official mapping can be found on page 16 of the 2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog. 
Percentage score Letter grade Grade points
95-100 A 4.0
90-94 A- 3.67
85-89 B+ 3.33
80-84 B 3.0
75-79 B- 2.67
70-74 C+ 2.33
65-69 C 2.0
60-64 C- 1.67
55-59 D+ 1.0
50-54 D 1.0
0-49 F 0.0