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I understand that my grade in this course will be calculated…

I understand that my grade in this course will be calculated by: Assessment Information This course is a performance-based course, designed for your success.  Learning modules will be studied over the course of the semester.  Each module will have assessment activities or Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs) which will evaluate your performance of the course competencies.  Your grade will be based on you being able to demonstrate all course competencies.  Final course grades can be viewed by going to www.ntc.edu, clicking on Student Portal/myNTC and following the instructions listed.  Your final grade is determined based on the following weighted categories: 10% Identification of Unknowns and Case Studies Students must successfully complete all Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs) in order to pass this course. These include the identification of Unknowns, Case Studies and automated analyzer operation. Practical Exam (Identification of Unknowns): Correctly identify the genus and species (if possible) of each organism that is presented as a Practical Exam, by using the biochemical tests available in the student laboratory. Practical Exams will be presented throughout the semester. If a student incorrectly identifies an organism, a similar organism will be presented. If a student incorrectly identifies any two unknown organisms presented as a Practical Exam while taking this course, the second organism will be scored as incorrect and will result in a non-passing grade for the course. 20% Written Assignments and Lab Reports (includes professionalism – see below) 25% Quizzes – can be taken off campus 40% Written Final Exam – will be taken on campus at a scheduled time Students must receive a score of at least 75% on the Final Exam in order to pass this course. 5% Professionalism Evaluation: Each lab session will include an evaluation of Professionalism worth 4 points. These points will be added on to each laboratory assignment.  If a student is not present for a lab, they will not earn these 4 points: Work Productively (1 point) Follows written and verbal directions for lab activities. Reviews written procedures first, before performing new tasks Is efficient in performing lab procedures to complete tasks. Can start and complete lab tasks in a reasonable amount of time. Exhibits organizational skills. Think Critically (1 point) Pays attention to details. Notices if something is “not right” and will repeat or work to correct it. Utilizes previous knowledge. Translates textbook learning into lab performance. Is prepared for the laboratory session. Has necessary paperwork and has read the laboratory activity in advance. Models Integrity (1 point) Arrives to lab on time Performs own lab work. Refrains from utilizing other students’ results. Adheres to lab safety rules without reminders from instructor Communicate Effectively and Respects Diversity (1 point) Writes clearly and accurately. Speaks clearly and accurately. Demonstrates respectful and inclusive interactions.