Performance Evaluation

The course grade for each student will be based on:

1) First midterm examination (90 pts., or »26%)

2) Attendance at an out-of-class lecture (October 20 )(20 points or ~8%)

3) Second midterm examination (90 pts., or »26%)

4) A final examination (140 pts., or »40%)

A=305-340 pts

B=270-304 pts

C=235-269 pts

D=216-234 pts

Exam scores May be curved.

The examinations will cover materials from lectures, fact sheets, readings, power point presentations, and  films, and will consist of multiple-choice and true/false questions. An IBM Scantron Form 882-E, and #2 lead pencil are required for all exams (two for the final).  These can be purchased at the Bookstore. The final examination will be non-cumulative.

On Tuesday November 15, 6:30-8:00 PM in Spanos Theatre, Dr. Richard Klein from Stanford University will deliver a lecture on Modern Human Origins. Students must attend the lecture and write a short (1-2 pages-typed) summary of the presentation. The paper is due in class Monday November 21.

Students are expected to take the examinations at the scheduled times.  The first midterm examination will be held in-class on Monday,11 October.  The second midterm will be held in-class Wednesday, 3 November. Only students with valid institutionally acceptable reasons (e.g., conflict with another University sponsored event, severe illness, or personal crisis) will be permitted to take make-up exams. Students must make arrangements to take the make-up no later than the day of the exam. The final examination will be held as scheduled on Monday, December 6, 10:10 AM- 1:00 PM, in Building 3 Room 213.  If you have reason to believe that you will not be able to take the final exam at the scheduled time, please do not enroll in this course.  Only institutionally acceptable excuses for missing the final exam will be considered. A note on cell phones. Please remember to turn your phone off before the beginning of each lecture! Ringing cell phones are very disruptive. Individuals whose phones ring repeatedly in class will be dismissed and given an “F”. Please also be aware that texting is not allowed in class. Students using laptops for purposes other than taking notes in class will also be dismissed.