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Evaluation Criteria
• Homework, quizzes and in-class participation 15% - Homework will be assigned according to the WEBCT calendar and it is due at the beginning of the lecture. Quizzes will be given at random during the semester.
• Midterm (1) 20% - In Class examination Open Book, Open Notes. You need to make arrangements to come to campus on the day of the exam
• Midterm (2) 20% - In Class examination Open Book, Open Notes. You need to make arrangements to come to campus on the day of the exam
• Final 25% - In Class examination Open Book, Open Notes. You need to make arrangements to come to campus on the day of the exam
• Project 20% - Written report with intermediate deliverables.
o Project Topic: 5%
o Project Heating Calculations: 5%
o Project Cooling Calculations: 5%
o Project Final Presentation: 15%
o Project Final Report: 70%
The exams will be given in class as per the FEEDS examination policy students must come on Campus to take examinations with in-class students at the same time as the in-class examination is being given.
Bring a calculator to the exams! No laptop computers or wireless devices are allowed during the exams. No communications are allowed between students during the exams. No exchanging of tools, papers, books pencils, pens or any other material is allowed during the exams.
The exam dates, homework assignments, presentations and reports are due on the date specified in the course calendar, these dates are fixed and non-negotiable. There will be no makeup exams, please check your calendar and report to the instructor any conflicts as soon as you become aware of them. Unless exceptional circumstances occur, the student must submit all course assignments on time to receive full credit. Late assignments will NOT be graded. Exceptional circumstances including severe weather alert when recognized by the University, will be considered on a case by case basis. Business or leisure travel does not constitute exceptional circumstances. In the event of travel the student should take any necessary measures to submit deliverables electronically. Students with special needs should contact the instructor to discuss specific cases.
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GRADING SCALE
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B+
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87 - 89
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C+
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77 - 79
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D+
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67 - 69
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A
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93 - 100
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B
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83 - 86
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C
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73 - 76
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D
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63 - 66
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F
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<=59
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A-
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90 - 92
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B-
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80 - 82
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C-
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70 - 72
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D-
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60 - 62
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ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
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Acts of academic misconduct, e.g., cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation, etc., will not be tolerated. A student found to be engaging in such behavior will be charged with academic misconduct according to the University’s Student Academic Misconduct procedures, see FIU Student Handbook. Consequences can range from receipt of a failing grade in the class to expulsion from the University.
Casual discussion of course project and homework assignments is allowed and encouraged. However, each student should prepare the deliverables independently unless authorized to work in a team. Florida International University has a Code of Academic Integrity, this Code sets standards for academic integrity for all undergraduate and graduate students. As a student you are responsible for upholding these standards for this course. It is very important for you to be aware of the consequences of cheating, fabrication, facilitation, and plagiarism. For more information on the Code of Academic Integrity please visit http://www.fiu.edu/provost/polman/sec2/sec2web2-44.htm
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DISABLED STUDENTS
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Students with disabilities who may need special accommodations should register with the Office of Disabilities Services, telephone (305) 348-3852. In addition they are encouraged to contact the instructor so that arrangements can be made to accommodate their needs.
The Department of Construction Management adheres to the University’s policy concerning religious holidays. Any student will be excused from attendance in order to observe a religious holiday for their faith. If an examination or presentation is scheduled on that date, an alternate date will be provided. Students are expected to inform the faculty, ahead of time, of such holidays.
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