Embedded System Design Grading Criteria

CU grading criteria are used for this course.

A	Superior, outstanding
A-
B+
B	Above average
B-
C+
C	Average, has adequately met course requirements
C-
D+
D	Below average
D-	Minimum passing grade
F	Fail, has not met course requirements

Note: The minimum overall course grade that counts towards the embedded systems certificate is a "B-".

Characteristics of an "A" grade

According to the CU grading standard, an "A" grade represents "Superior, outstanding" work.

• All assigned work completed, including supplemental elements
• Work completed, signatures obtained, and report submitted on time
• Excellent quality, including schematics and code
• Submission is in top 20% of class regarding overall quality
• Detailed and relevant code comments
• Code follows a coding standard and is nicely formatted
• Exceeds expectations, student went above and beyond requirements in at least one part of their assignment, and meets all other requirements
• Student able to complete assignment without excessive help from TA
• Student signoff completed without excessive retries
• Lab submission completely legible and makes grading easy to achieve
• Student attitude positive and cooperative
• Student helpful to other students, answers peer questions, etc.
• Student demonstrates complete understanding of the material
• Student follows instructions for lab submission

Approximately 10% to 30% of the class could expect this grade

Characteristics of a "B" grade

According to the CU grading standard, a "B" grade represents "Above Average" work.

• Lower quality than an "A" submission
• Some elements may be incomplete or the submission lacks thoroughness and/or quality
• Some elements may have been completed after the due date

Characteristics of a "C" grade

According to the CU grading standard, an "C" grade represents "Average, has adequately met course requirements".

• Lower quality than an "B" submission
• Student has demonstrated basic competence with the assignment, and has met most of the core learning goals

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Last Update: 10-Jan-2009