The following grading scale will be used to determine the satisfactory completion of the course (this grading system is taken from the Undergraduate Degree Programs Bulletin).
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A (Excellent) |
Indicates exceptional achievement. |
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B (Good) |
Indicates extensive achievement. |
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C (Satisfactory) |
Indicates acceptable achievement. |
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D (Poor) |
Indicates only minimal achievement. It indicates that the student may be seriously handicapped in carrying a more advanced course for which this course is a specific prerequisite. |
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F (Failure) |
Indicates inadequate achievement necessitating a repetition of the course to secure credit. |
The grades of A, B, C, and D are assigned the following grade-point equivalents by Penn State:
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A |
4.00 |
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A- |
3.67 |
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B+ |
3.33 |
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B |
3.00 |
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B- |
2.67 |
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C+ |
2.33 |
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C |
2.00 |
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D |
1.00 |
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F |
0 |