Fall 2026 Course Schedule and Grading Guide

Course Requirements and Reference Documents

  • Device Requirement: A laptop or tablet is strictly required on designated class days.
  • Official Course Guides: Course schedules and guidelines are drawn directly from the following schedule files:
    • Canvas Course Guide-2026FallMA.pdf
    • 185CourseGuide-2026FallMA.pdf

Grade Weighting and Evaluation Criteria

  • 3 Tests: Account for 40%40\% of the total grade overall.
  • 3 Synthesis & Application Responses: Three separate response assignments (Assignment #1, Assignment #2, Assignment #3).
  • Video Summary & Description Projects: Two distinct project submissions (Project #1 and Project #2).
  • Quizzes: Periodic evaluations throughout the term (Quiz #1 and Quiz #2).
  • Final Exam: Culminating course evaluation.

Master Course Schedule and Key Dates

  • September:

    • Sept. 10 (Thursday): Synthesis & Application Response #1 due (Assignment #1).
    • Sept. 15 (Tuesday): TEST #1.
    • Sept. 29 (Tuesday): QUIZ #1.

  • October:

    • Oct. 6 (Tuesday): Video Summary & Description Project #1 due (Video Project #1).
    • Oct. 13 (Tuesday): Synthesis & Application Response #2 due (Assignment #2).
    • Oct. 15 (Thursday): TEST #2.

  • November:

    • Nov. 3 (Tuesday): QUIZ #2.
    • Nov. 12 (Thursday): Synthesis & Application Response #3 due (Assignment #3).
    • Nov. 19 (Thursday): TEST #3.

  • December:

    • Dec. 3 (Thursday): Video Summary & Description Project #2 due (Video Project #2).
    • Dec. 10 (Thursday): FINAL EXAM at 12:45 PM.