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{\bf Homework}: 35\% weightage ... 20\% for pre-class, 15\% for after-class\\
{\bf Quizzes}: best four (of five) quizzes, 20\% total weightage\\
{\bf Two examinations}: 45\% weightage total\\ 
{\bf Comprehensive Final Exam} (Optional): 45\% weightage (This score replaces the above two examination scores ONLY IF you score higher)\\

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A single final composite score (out of 100) will be computed from the above weighted components. This composite score will be converted to a letter grade as follows: A student with a composite score of 92+ will receive an \textit{A} grade while a student with a composite score of less than 50 will receive an \textit{F} grade. A grading curve will apply to all scores between 50 and 92 that reflects a class average of \textit{B}.\\

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Before the reading day, you will be assigned a ``provisional'' letter grade for the course. If you are satisfied with your provisional letter grade, you do not need to take the comprehensive final examination. Your provisional grade will then automatically become your final grade. However, should you wish to improve your final grade, you must expressly inform the instructor of your intent to take the comprehensive final examination. Your final letter grade will reflect the higher of these two grades: 1. your provisional letter grade, and 2. your letter grade computed by replacing the two examinations with the comprehensive final examination. Thus, your final letter grade can never be lower than your provisional letter grade.