Grading
Grade Scale
- A = 100-90
- B = 89-80
- C = 79-70
- D = 69-60
- F = 59 and below
Course Points
- Homework, Why I am taking the class = 5% (Due: Septemeber 6, 2024, 5:00 PM)
- Homework, Papers
review = 20% (Due: October 4, 2024, 5:00
PM) - Exam 1 = 25% (October 18, 2024: Available 8:00 AM; Due 4:00 PM)
- Class Project = 25% (Due: November 22, 2024, 5:00 PM))
- Exam 2 = 25% (December 16, 2024: Available 8:00 AM; Due 4:00 PM)
Homework: There will be two homework assignments. For the first assignment, you write a brief essay describing why you enrolled in this class and genomics terms you would like to learn about. The second assignment will be a comparative review of two sequencing projects. See the “Homework” section of the class WWW site for the assignment. All assignments will be sent to the instructor via e-mail by 5pm of the due date.
Class Project: You will be assigned a class project that involves the analysis of a large data set. You will receive your specific assignment during the third week of class. At the same time, you will be assigned a project partner. It will be your responsibility to 1) determine the nature of the data; 2) determine how these data should best be ordered; 3) determine the appropriate software for the analysis of the data; 4) obtain that software from the developer of the software; 5) evaluate the data; and 6) prepare a report. NOTE: Graduate students will be required to analyze larger data sets.
Exams:Exams 1 and 2 will be worth 100 points. The exams will be a series of essay questions. All exams will be cumulative, but the emphasis will be on the most recent material. Each exam will be delivered via e-mail to all students at 8:00 AM the day of the exam. Students will have a two-hour time limit to complete the exam. You will be required to sign a statement that you did not spend more than two hours completing the exam or received assistance from any other individual. All class resources can be used when completing the exam. The exam must be e-mailed to the instructor by 4:00 PM on the day of the exam.