AP/SOSC 2110 6.0
A Critical Study of Health & Society
Fall / Winter 2011 - 2012
Course Director: Megan J. Davies, Ph D

Grading:

Summary of Assignment Values and Dates:

Grading, Assignment Submission, Late Penalties & Missed Exams

Grading:  The grading scheme for the course conforms to the 9-point grading system used in undergraduate programs at York (e.g., A+ = 9, A = 8, B+ - 7, C+ = 5, etc.).  Assignments and exams will bear either a letter grade designation or a corresponding number grade (e.g.  A+ = 90 to 100, A = 80 to 90, B+ = 75 to 79, etc.) 

(For a full description of York grading system see the York University Undergraduate Calendar - http://calendars.registrar.yorku.ca/pdfs/ug2004cal/calug04_5_acadinfo.pdf)

Assignment Submission: Proper academic performance depends on students doing their work not only well, but on time.  Accordingly, assignments for this course must be received on the due date specified for the assignment.  Assignments are to be handed in on the due date either in class or are to be deposited in the course drop box in the Department of Social Science on the 7^th Floor South, Ross Building. 

Late Penalties: Assignments received later than the due date will be penalized 1% per day.  Exceptions to the lateness penalty for valid reasons such as illness, compassionate grounds, etc., may be entertained by the Course Director but will require supporting documentation (e.g., a doctor’s letter). Late assignments that are accepted will be graded but will not receive written comments. PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS MUST CONTACT THE COURSE DIRECTOR BEFORE AN ASSIGNMENT IS DUE IF THEY REQUIRE SUCH ACCOMMODATION.

Missed Tests:  Students with a documented reason for missing a course exam, such as illness, compassionate grounds, etc., which is confirmed by supporting documentation (e.g., doctor’s letter) may request accommodation from the Course Instructor and may be permitted to write a make-up exam during the period set aside for this by the university. Further extensions or accommodation will require students to submit a formal petition to the Faculty. PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS MUST CONTACT THE COURSE DIRECTOR BEFORE AN EXAM TAKES PLACE IF THEY REQUIRE SUCH ACCOMMODATION.