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Thermodynamics Syllabus
Thermodynamics Syllabus
Course Requirements:
- Exams
- Computation Exercises (for lab)
- Attendance
Grading Policies:
LECTURE
Criteria Percentage
Exams ---------------------------- 60%
Quizzes ---------------------------- 30%
Attendance ---------------------------- 10%
Total ---------------------------- 100%
LAB
Criteria Percentage
Computation Exercises --------------- 90%
Attendance --------------- 10%
Total --------------- 100%
Passing rate is 55% (2.75). A grade below 55% but equal or above 50% will be given a grade of INC (take removal exam).
Passing the removal exam will entitle the student to a grade of 3.0.
Classroom Policies:
Attendance Policies:
1. Attendance is mandatory. Short quizzes will be given unnanounced and can be a basis for attendance. (75%-100%: Present;
55%-74%: Tardy; below 55% is considered absent).
2. Three tardy records will equal to one unexcused absence. Students will be dropped from the course after incurring three
unexcused absences.
3. Acceptable reasons for excused absences: serious illness, death of family members, university-related trips and other
circumstances you find to be an acceptable reason for
nonattendance.
Examination Policies:
1. No special exams will be given to students who failed to take the test unless an acceptable reason is presented to the
instructor.
2. Bring your own calculators, tables and charts during examinations. (Calculators with conversion capability are not allowed.
Tables and Charts should be free from any form of markings)
3. Students who came late during major examinations are not allowed to take
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