To receive credit for this course, you must complete a critical review, a map assignment, a research paper, a mid-term, and a final examination. You are also advised to complete the three telephone quizzes. Your final grade will be determined as follows:

Activity
Credit Weight
Due
Telephone Quiz 1
3% of final grade
 After Unit 2
Critical Review
15% of final grade
 After Unit 4
Telephone Quiz 2
3% of final grade
 After Unit 5
Mid-term Exam
20% of final grade
 After Unit 6
Map Assignment
5% of final grade
 After Unit 8
Research Paper
30% of final grade
 After Unit 8
Telephone Quiz 3
4% of final grade
 After Unit 9
Final Exam
20% of final grade
 After Unit 9
Total
100% of final grade
  

Your final grade is determined by a weighted average of the grades you receive on these activities. To receive credit for this course, you must achieve a minimum grade of 60 percent (C–) on the Mid-term and Final Examinations, and an overall grade of 50 percent (D) for the entire course.