How is your grade calculated?

Your grade for this course is determined by your performance on
  • 3 tests (30%)
  • a final exam (23%)
  • 4 assignments (47%)
Exams
3 tests 130 pts
Final (take home) 100 pts
Assignments
Be a Storyteller 40 pts
Be a Food Adventurer 40 pts
Be an Ethnic Food Sleuth 50 pts
Be an Interviewer of Ethnic Food Habits 75 pts
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Grade % Grade %
A 93 -100 C 73 - 76.9
A- 90 - 92.9 C- 70 - 72.9
B+ 87 - 89.9 D+ 67 - 69.9
B 83 - 86.9 D 63 - 66.9
B- 80 - 82.9 D- 60 - 62.9
C+ 77 - 79.9 F <60
Penalty Box
Late assignments will automatically receive the next lower grade (e,g, B+ becomes a B)