Grading Scale
Points Required for Each Letter Grade
| Grade | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A |
801 — 890 points |
90 — 100% |
B |
712 — 800 points |
80 — 89% |
C |
623 — 711 points |
70 — 79% |
D |
534 — 622 points |
60 — 69% |
F |
0 — 533 points |
Below 60% |
Assignment Values
| Assignment | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 Discussion Forum |
10 |
~1.12% |
Week 1 Quiz |
50 |
~5.62% |
Week 1 Hands-On Assignment |
100 |
~11.24% |
Week 2 Quiz |
50 |
~5.62% |
Week 3 Quiz |
50 |
~5.62% |
Week 3 Search Algorithm Assignment |
30 |
~3.37% |
Simulated Annealing Lab |
50 |
~5.62% |
Sudoku CSP Solver Lab |
125 |
~14.04% |
Week 5 Quiz |
25 |
~2.81% |
Logic Puzzles Lab |
75 |
~8.43% |
Week 6 Quiz |
25 |
~2.81% |
Expert System Lab |
100 |
~11.24% |
Week 7 Quiz |
25 |
~2.81% |
Week 8 Quiz |
25 |
~2.81% |
Machine Learning Classifier Lab |
100 |
~11.24% |
Final Reflection |
50 |
~5.62% |
Total |
890 |
100% |
Labs carry the most weight in this course. The Sudoku CSP Solver Lab (125 points, 14%) and the Machine Learning Classifier Lab (100 points, 11%) together account for roughly a quarter of your final grade. Start these labs early and use the walkthroughs if you get stuck.
Extra Credit: Professional Development Assignments
The Technology Division will hold a series of Leadership Speaker events via Microsoft Teams this semester. Attendance is optional, and recordings will be posted in the course for your review.
After attending an event or watching a recording, you can complete the Professional Development Assignment for 25 points of extra credit.
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The extra credit for the Professional Development Assignment can only be earned once during the semester. |
Speaker events are scheduled for:
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January 27, 2026
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February 10, 2026
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February 24, 2026
See the Weekly Schedule for full details.
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