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BHI Research Methods MEBI 538, Fall, '06 (listed as MEBI 598A) |
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Overview: This is a 4-credit, graduate-level graded course. Generally speaking, anything less than a B (3.0) represents inadequate performance at the graduate level. (Although you have to get less than 2.7 to require re-taking the course.) At the other extreme, I generally only give an A (4.0) if I can find nothing to criticize in the student's work. Thus, grades in the range of B+ / A- represent very good student performance. Grading scheme: Each of the four essays are worth 10 percent, the final project is worth 45% and class participation will make up the remaining 15 percent of your final grade. There will be no graded exams or quizzes. The final project will be a staged, multi-part assignment, with graded checkpoints throughout the year. See detailed specifications for this project. The essays must be completed before class time on the due date. (Email receipt of essays is preferred.) Because we will typically discuss the material in class, any late essays will be severely down-graded: At least a full grade (a B+ essay becomes a C+ essay, etc.) per day late. Since I am evaluating your performance and learning based primarily on written material, clarity and written English language skills certainly matter; see my complete grading rubric for essays on the assignments page. Graduate school is largely about building strong communication skills. Academic Honesty: To prevent possible misunderstandings, students must read the University of Washington's Statement on Academic Honesty. All students are expected to follow high standards of academic honesty in all aspects of this course.
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Contact the instructor at: gennari@u.washington.edu
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