Grading Scale

Grading Overview

This course is graded out of a total of 890 points.

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.

The extra credit for the Professional Development Assignment can only be earned once during the semester.

Speaker events are scheduled for:

  • January 27, 2026

  • February 10, 2026

  • February 24, 2026

See the Weekly Schedule for full details.


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