COLLIN COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS Spring 2014 INRW 0315.S01

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1 COLLIN COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS Spring 2014 INRW 0315.S01 COURSE INFORMATION: Course Number: INRW 0315 Course Title: Developmental Integrated Reading and Writing Course Description: This is a combined lecture/lab, performance-based course designed to develop students critical reading and academic writing skills. The focus of the course will be on applying critical reading skills for organizing, analyzing, and retaining material and developing written work appropriate to the audience, purpose, situation, and length of the assignment. The course integrates preparation in basic academic reading skills with basic skills in writing a variety of academic essays. This is a course with a required lab. Completion of this course is equivalent to completion of ENGL 0315 and READ Note: May not be used to satisfy the requirements of an associate degree. Developmental courses may be taken for a combined total of no more than 27 credit hours. In addition, you may repeat this course only once after receiving a grade, including "W". If you drop this course before census day, it will not count against you. Course Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 Placement Assessments: Placement in INRW 0315 Prerequisites: ENGL0305/READ0305 or assessment Student Learning Outcomes: State-mandated Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Locate explicit textual information, draw complex inferences, and describe, analyze, and evaluate the information within and across multiple texts of varying lengths. 2. Comprehend and use vocabulary effectively in oral communication, reading, and writing. 3. Identify and analyze the audience, purpose, and message across a variety of texts. 4. Describe and apply insights gained from reading and writing a variety of texts. 5. Compose a variety of texts that demonstrate reading comprehension, clear focus, logical development of ideas, and use of appropriate language that advance the writer s purpose. 6. Determine and use effective approaches and rhetorical strategies for given reading and writing situations. 7. Generate ideas and gather information relevant to the topic and purpose, incorporating the ideas and words of other writers in student writing using established strategies. 8. Evaluate relevance and quality of ideas and information in recognizing, formulating, and developing a claim. 9. Develop and use effective reading and revision strategies to strengthen the writer s ability to compose college-level writing assignments. 10. Recognize and apply the conventions of standard English in reading and writing. COURSE FORMAT: Lectures, class discussion, small group discussions, computer-assisted instruction, audio/visual materials, personal conferences, and lab assignments. METHOD OF EVALUATION: Quizzes and Other Assignments = 10% Labs = 25% Writing Assignments = 45% Final Exam = 20% GRADING SCALE: = A = B = C 0-69 = F Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw. Administrative Withdrawal: Participation in class is an essential requirement of this course. Maintain contact with your professor if you are not able to attend class or complete an assignment on time. If you miss more than 1

2 20% of the meetings of a Developmental Education class between the beginning of class and the college withdrawal date, you may be administratively withdrawn from this class. Administrative withdrawal may have academic, financial, financial aid, and visa implications. It will count toward Collins Repeat Policy and the 27-hour limitation on Developmental Education courses. Administrative withdrawal will take place after the full refund period, and if you are administratively withdrawn from the course, you will not be eligible for a tuition refund. If you have questions about the administrative withdrawal policy, please contact your professor. Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook. Americans with Disabilities Act: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student s responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or (V/TTD: ) to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Instructor s Name: Professor Linda Kapocsi, M.Ed. Office Number: K219 (located on the second floor of SCC in K Wing) Office Hours: Mondays 10 am - 11:30 am ; Tuesdays 11:30 am- noon; Wednesdays 10 am- 11:30 am; Thursdays 11:30 am- noon; Fridays 10 am- noon. Office Phone Number: lkapocsi@collin.edu Website: Blackboard: Log on to Blackboard daily and click on the name of our course for announcements, class materials, and your grades. I frequently post information you need to know under Announcements. Also, check your Cougar Mail daily. In case of emergency, contact the Developmental Education office (SCC K102) at (972) CLASS INFORMATION: Section Number: S01 Meeting Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9 am-9:50a.m. plus online assignments, Testing Center assignments, library assignments, and personal conferences. Meeting Location: B227 Course Resources/Supplies: 1. Textbook (must be new): In Concert Reading and Writing by McWhorter 2. myskillslab access code on cardboard insert inside a new In Concert textbook. You may also purchase a myskillslab access code online with a credit card at Course ID: kapocsi a paperback dictionary (any brand) 4. a three-ring binder with 5-tab pocketed notebook dividers and loose leaf notebook paper 5. pens, pencils, a highlighter, a small stapler, and 6 Form 882-E Scantrons. The McWhorter textbook with access code and the Scantrons may be purchased in the Collin College bookstores. All supplies must be brought to every class. Attendance Policy: Attend class regularly with no more than three hours of absences. Students are expected to attend each class and to arrive on time. Each absence beyond three class hours will result in the final grade being lowered. If a student is late or leaves class early three times, it will count as one absence. If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to ask the instructor or classmates about missed assignments. Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for the last day to withdraw. Administrative Withdrawal: Participation in class is an essential requirement of this course. Maintain contact with your professor if you are not able to attend class or complete an assignment on time. If you miss more than 20% of the meetings of a Developmental Education class between the beginning of class and the college withdrawal date, you may be administratively withdrawn from this class. Administrative withdrawal may have 2

3 academic, financial, financial aid, and visa implications. It will count toward Collins Repeat Policy and the 27-hour limitation on Developmental Education courses. Administrative withdrawal will take place after the full refund period, and if you are administratively withdrawn from the course, you will not be eligible for a tuition refund. If you have questions about the administrative withdrawal policy, please contact your professor. Classroom Expectations Cell Phones, Pagers, Laptops, and Headphones in Classrooms Policy Cell phones and pagers should be turned off and put away during class times. Do not answer your phone during class time, send or check text messages during class, or leave the room to answer or make phone calls. Headphones are not to be used in classrooms and computer labs and should be put away during class times. Laptops must be put away at all times in this class, unless you have permission to use them for a project. Use of Cell Phones in Class: (7-2.4S, pp in the Student Handbook): "Collin College may initiate disciplinary proceedings for student violations, including, but not limited to, a student who: engages in the use of media or telecommunications devices during class, Collin College labs, and/or other learning environments. In addition, all media and telecommunication devices must be completely turned off (not on silent or vibrate) while taking examinations and prior to entering the Testing Center testing room..." Classroom Courtesies In this class, we treat others as we would like to be treated. Respect and courtesy are expected towards the professor and other students at all times. Any disruptive or rude behavior will not be tolerated. I do not allow food or drinks in our computer labs. Late Work Late work is not accepted. Tests cannot be made up. Near the end of the semester, there will be an opportunity to complete three optional assignments that can replace your three lowest grades. ACADEMIC ETHICS: Every member of the Collin College community is expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. Collin College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission of one s own work material that is not one s own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not limited to one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated texts or teacher s editions, use of information about exams posted on the Internet or electronic medium, and/or falsifying academic records. While specific examples are listed below, this is not an exhaustive list and scholastic dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including any conduct through electronic or computerized means: Plagiarism is the use of an author s words or ideas as if they were one s own without giving credit to the source, including, but not limited to failure to acknowledge a direct quotation. Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an examination; collaborating with another student during an examination without authority; using, buying, selling, soliciting, stealing, or otherwise obtaining examination questions in advance, copying computer or Internet files, using someone else s work for assignments as if it were one s own; or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course. Collusion is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, failing to secure academic work; providing a paper or project to another student; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating answers to a classmate during an examination or any other course assignment; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers. In cases where an incident report has been filed for alleged violation of scholastic dishonesty, faculty are requested to delay posting a grade, for the academic work in question, until the Dean of Students Office renders an administrative decision of the case. Students found responsible for scholastic dishonesty offenses will receive an authorized disciplinary penalty from the Dean of Students Office. The student may also receive an academic penalty in the course where the scholastic dishonesty took place. The professor will determine the appropriate penalty. Note: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus during the semester. Changes will be provided in writing during class hours. COURSE CALENDAR WEEK ONE W JAN. 22 CW - Orientation; introductions; syllabus overview HW - 1. Purchase materials listed on the first page of the syllabus; make sure you have the access code for pearsonmylabandmastering.com. The access code is on the cardboard insert in your textbook, or you can purchase it online with a credit card at www. pearsoncustom.com/tx/collin_msl/ or pearsonmylabandmastering.com. You will not be able to 3

4 participate in the labs or pass this course without a personal access code for the lab. Course ID for access code: kapocsi Set up binder: Using a 3 ring notebook and 5 pocketed tab dividers, insert the dividers into the notebook and label the dividers as follows: 1st Tab: Syllabus/Calendar 2nd Tab: Lab 3rd Tab: Handouts/Notes 4th Tab: Homework Due 5th Tab: Gradesheet/Graded Work 3. In Concert: read p F JAN. 24 CW Lesson Vocabulary in Context HW 1. Go to the SCC Testing Center J232 any time prior to the deadline of Feb. 1 at 4 pm to take your INRW 0315 pretest. You will need a Form 882-E Scantron, pencil, pen, an your Collin ID. 2. If you haven t already done so, get your free student ID card in SCC F Find out your Blackboard/elearning.collin.edu username and password and your cougarweb un and pw. If you don t know, you may ask an Advisor in Advising or SCC ecollin L257. WEEK TWO M JAN. 27 CW Lesson Chapter 1 Active Reading W JAN. 29 CW Lesson Chapter 2 Overview of the Writing Process F JAN. 31 LAB You must bring your myskillslab access code, Cougarweb username and password, and elearning.collin.edu (Blackboard) username and password to participate. CW Lab Orientation Cougarweb and Blackboard Part I; myskillslab Part I HW Due Feb. 7: myskillslab.com 2 diagnostic tests: Path Builder and Lexile Locator. Do NOT use a dictionary or an electronic translator on these tests as you would be placed inaccurately into the lessons. After the diagnostic pretests are completed, you may use a dictionary/electronic translator on any of the myskillslab assignments. WEEK THREE M FEB. 3 CW Lesson Chapter 3 Reading and Learning from Textbooks HW myskillslab 2 diagnostic tests, if not already completed W FEB. 5 CW Lesson Chapter 4 Reading and Evaluating Visuals HW myskillslab 2 diagnostic tests, if not already completed F FEB. 7 LAB You must have completed the two myskillslab diagnostic pretests in order to participate in the next lab orientation. CW - Due: myskillslab diagnostic pretests: Path Builder and Lexile Locator Lesson/lab: myskillslab lesson components; Reading and Writing Skills component orientation HW Log on to myskillslab and click on the name of our course. Click on Reading and Writing Skills Access Your Learning Path. Next click on the following: Modules to Study, Introduction to Reading and Writing and then Annotate and Highlight. Read/view these: Overview, Model, and Animation. Next, read/complete at least 1 attempt of Recall, at least 2 Practices, and at least 1 Post-Test. If you aren t happy with your post-test score, you may take the 2 nd attempt, already provided by the website. If you aren t happy with either post-test score after taking the post-test twice, 4

5 you may me and give me the code for the post-test (such as RW 1.5) and I can reset for you. I will take the higher/highest score of your post-test attempts. WEEK FOUR M FEB. 10 CW Review reading and writing skills Part One Chs. 1-4 HW - Log on to myskillslab and click on the name of our course. Click on Reading and Writing Skills Access Your Learning Path. Next click on the following: Modules to Study, Introduction to Reading and Writing and then Outline and Map. Read/view these: Overview, Model, and Animation. Next, read/complete at least 1 attempt of Recall, at least 2 Practices, and at least 1 Post-Test. If you aren t happy with your post-test score, you may take the 2 nd attempt, already provided by the website. If you aren t happy with either post-test score after taking the post-test twice, you may me and give me the code for the post-test (such as RW 1.6) and I can reset for you. I will take the higher/highest score of your post-test attempts. W FEB. 12 CW - Review reading and writing skills Part One Chs. 1-4 HW - Log on to myskillslab and click on the name of our course. Click on Reading and Writing Skills Access Your Learning Path. Next click on the following: Modules to Study, Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing and then Read and Interpret Graphics and Visuals. Read/view these: Overview, Model, and Animation. Next, read/complete at least 1 attempt of Recall, at least 2 Practices, and at least 1 Post-Test. If you aren t happy with your post-test score, you may take the 2 nd attempt, already provided by the website. If you aren t happy with either post-test score after taking the post-test twice, you may me and give me the code for the post-test (such as RW 1.5) and I can reset for you. I will take the higher/highest score of your post-test attempts. F FEB. 14 LAB Reading Level Readings Orientation; myskillslab printing instructions HW 1) print your myskillslab Reading and Writing Skills Learning Path Completed Work Score Report for Annotate and Highlight, Outline and Map, and Read and Interpret Graphics and Visuals. You may print each lesson from its main page where you see all your scores for that lesson, by clicking on the printer icon at the top right side of the screen. 2) Study for Test 1 over Chapters 1-4 plus Vocabulary in Context notes WEEK FIVE M FEB. 17 CW Turn in myskillslab Reading and Writing Skills Lab Report 1 Review Part I HW Study for Test 1 over Chapters 1-4 plus Vocabulary in Context notes W FEB. 19 CW Test 1 Work on myskillslab Lexile Reading Level Report 1- first 5+ readings. Your goal is to increase the difficulty level of your readings and to score well on the comprehension tests over each reading. You will receive a bonus grade of 100 in the grade book if you increase your reading level by 200 points or more. These 5 readings are due on Feb. 28. I will average the 5 highest test scores, one from each reading. If you don't like the score you make on a reading, you may complete more than 5 readings. I will take the 5 highest scores from among the completed readings. Therefore, you may turn in a minimum of 5 readings. Your ultimate goal is a reading level of 1300, which is college -level reading. You may use a dictionary/electronic translator. F FEB. 21 CW Chapter 5 Topics, Main Ideas, and Topic Sentences WEEK SIX M FEB. 24 CW - Chapter 5 Topics, Main Ideas, and Topic Sentences Learning Path. Next click on the following: Modules to Study, Reading, Writing, and Organizing Paragraphs and then Identify the Topic and Main Idea of a Paragraph. Read/view these: Overview, Model, and Animation. Next, read/complete at least 1 attempt of Recall, at least 2 Practices, and at least 1 Post-Test. If you aren t happy with your post-test score, you may take the 2 nd attempt, already provided by the website. If you aren t happy with either post-test score after taking the post-test twice, you may me and give me the code for the post-test (such as RW 2.1) and I can reset for you. I will take the higher/highest score of your post-test attempts. W FEB. 26 CW Chapter 6 Details, Transitions, and Implied Main Ideas 5

6 HW - 1) Print out Lexile Reading Level Readings completed work report 1, showing all readings you have completed. 2) Log on to myskillslab and click on the name of our course. Click on Reading and Writing Skills Access Your Learning Path. Next click on the following: Modules to Study, Reading, Writing, and Organizing Paragraphs and then Determine Implied Main Idea. Read/view these: Overview, Model, and Animation. Next, read/complete at least 1 attempt of Recall, at least 2 Practices, and at least 1 Post-Test. If you aren t happy with your post-test score, you may take the 2 nd attempt, already provided by the website. If you aren t happy with either post-test score after taking the post-test twice, you may me and give me the code for the post-test (such as RW 2.1) and I can reset for you. I will take the higher/highest score of your post-test attempts. F FEB LAB - quizlet.com orientation CW Turn in Lexile Reading Level Readings Completed Work Report 1 (first 5+ readings). HW Practice your quizlet.com assignment using Tone Terms handout you received in class. WEEK SEVEN M MAR. 3 LAB practice quizlet.com CW quizlet.com review HW complete quizlet assignment and print a quizlet.com scored test to turn in. The test must show all 27 terms. W MAR. 5 NO CLASS I WILL BE ATTENDING A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE HW - 1) Work on quizlet.com. Due March 17. 2) Lexile Reading Level Readings - read 5+ new readings. Due March 19. F MAR. 7 NO CLASS I WILL BE ATTENDING A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 1) HW - Work on quizlet.com. Due March 17. 2) Lexile Reading Level Readings - read 5+ new readings. Due March 19. SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES MARCH 10-14; ALL CAMPUSES CLOSED MARCH WEEK EIGHT M MAR. 17 CW Turn in quizlet.com scored test Lesson- Chapter 7 Basic Patterns HW Print scores Lexile Reading Level Readings - read 5+ new readings. Due March 19. W MAR. 19 CW Turn in Lexile Reading Level Readings Report 2 (5+ new readings) Lesson Chapter 8 Organization/Additional Patterns Learning Path. Next click on the following: Modules to Study, Reading, Writing, and Organizing Paragraphs and then Write Example Paragraphs. Read/view these: Overview, Model, and Animation. Next, read/complete at least 1 attempt of Recall, at least 2 Practices, and at least 1 Post-Test. If you aren t happy with your post-test score, you may take the 2 nd attempt, already provided by the website. If you aren t happy with either post-test score after taking the posttest twice, you may me and give me the code for the post-test (such as RW 2.14) and I can reset for you. I will take the higher/highest score of your post-test attempts. F MAR. 21 CW Lesson Chapter 9 Strategies for Revising Paragraphs 6

7 HW Write an examples paragraph and type your rough draft. WEEK NINE M MAR. 24 CW Turn in typed examples paragraph rough draft. Review Part Two- Chapters 5-9 HW Print myskillslab Reading and Writing Report 2 (Topic/Main Idea, Implied Main Idea, Examples Par.) Study for Test 2- Part 2- Chapters 5-9 W MAR. 26 CW Turn in myskillslab Reading and Writing Report 2 Review Part Two- Chapters 5-9 HW Study for Test 2- Part 2- Chapters 5-9 F MAR. 28 CW Test 2- Part 2- Chapters 5-9 HW Revise and edit examples paragraph. WEEK TEN M MAR. 31 CW Turn in final draft examples paragraph. Lesson Chapter 10 Reading, Planning, and Organizing Essays Learning Path. Next click on the following: Modules to Study, Reading and Writing Essays and then Write Thesis Statements and Body Paragraphs. Read/view these: Overview, Model, and Animation. Next, read/complete at least 1 attempt of Recall, at least 2 Practices, and at least 1 Post-Test. If you aren t happy with your post-test score, you may take the 2 nd attempt, already provided by the website. If you aren t happy with either post-test score after taking the post-test twice, you may me and give me the code for the post-test (such as RW 3.2) and I can reset for you. I will take the higher/highest score of your post-test attempts. W APR. 2 CW Lesson Problem Solution Essays; Chapter 11 Drafting and Revising Essays HW Log on to myskillslab and click on the name of our course. Click on Reading and Writing Skills Access Your Learning Path. Next click on the following: Modules to Study, Reading and Writing Essays and then Write Introductions, Conclusions, and Titles. Read/view these: Overview, Model, and Animation. Next, read/complete at least 1 attempt of Recall, at least 2 Practices, and at least 1 Post-Test. If you aren t happy with your post-test score, you may take the 2 nd attempt, already provided by the website. If you aren t happy with either post-test score after taking the post-test twice, you may me and give me the code for the post-test (such as RW 3.4) and I can reset for you. I will take the higher/highest score of your post-test attempts. F APR. 4 CW Lesson Chapter 12- Reading and Writing Essays with Multiple Patterns HW Type rough draft Problem Solution Essay. WEEK ELEVEN M APR. 7 CW Submit rough draft Problem Solution Essay Lesson Chapter 13 Critical Thinking: Inferences and Author s Message Learning Path. Next click on the following: Modules to Study, Critcal Thinking, Reading, and Writing and then Make Inferences. Read/view these: Overview, Model, and Animation. Next, read/complete at least 1 attempt of Recall, at least 2 Practices, and at least 1 Post-Test. If you aren t happy with your post-test score, you may take the 2 nd attempt, already provided by the website. If you aren t happy with either post-test score after taking the post-test twice, you may me and give me the code for the post-test (such as RW 4.2) and I can reset for you. I will take the higher/highest score of your post-test attempts. W APR. 9 7

8 CW - Lesson Chapters 14 and 15 Critical Thinking Reading and Writing Arguments Learning Path. Next click on the following: Modules to Study, Critcal Thinking, Reading, and Writing and then Assess Purpose, Tone, and Bias. Read/view these: Overview, Model, and Animation. Next, read/complete at least 1 attempt of Recall, at least 2 Practices, and at least 1 Post-Test. If you aren t happy with your post-test score, you may take the 2 nd attempt, already provided by the website. If you aren t happy with either post-test score after taking the posttest twice, you may me and give me the code for the post-test (such as RW 4.3) and I can reset for you. I will take the higher/highest score of your post-test attempts. F APR. 11 CW - Lesson Chapters 14 and 15 Critical Thinking Reading and Writing Arguments HW 1) Revise, edit, and type final draft Problem Solution Essay 2)Type rough draft Persuasive Essay WEEK TWELVE M APR. 14 CW Turn in final draft Problem Solution Essay Lesson Chapter 16 Writing Essays Using Sources HW Type rough draft Persuasive Essay W APR. 16 CW Turn in typed rough draft Persuasive Essay Lesson Chapter 16 Writing Essays Using Sources HW Finalize and print out completed work for myskillslab Reading and Writing Skills Report 3 (Thesis/Intros/Inferences/Purpose) Due April 21. F APR. 18 NO CLASS ALL CAMPUSES CLOSED SPRING/EASTER HOLIDAY WEEK THIRTEEN M APR. 21 CW Turn in myskillslab Reading and Writing Skills Report 3(Thesis/Intros/Inferences/Purpose) Library Instruction Mini-Research Paper HW Revise, edit, and finalize final draft of Persuasive Essay. W APR. 23 CW Turn in final draft Persuasive Essay HW - Research your topic for your mini-research paper. Type your proposed outline, including thesis statement and 3 main points. Begin typing your rough draft. F APR. 25 CW Turn in proposed outline of Mini-Research Paper HW Study for Test 3 Chapters WEEK FOURTEEN M APR. 28 CW Test 3- Chapters HW - Work on myskillslab Lexile Reading Level - next 5+ readings for Report 3. Your goal is to increase the difficulty level of your readings and to score well on the comprehension tests over each reading. You will receive a bonus grade of 100 in the grade book if you increase your reading level by 200 points or more. These 5 readings are due on May 2. I will average the 5 highest test scores, one from each reading. If you don't like the score you make on a reading, you may complete more than 5 readings. I will take the 5 highest scores from among the completed readings. Therefore, you may turn in a minimum of 5 readings. Your ultimate goal is a reading level of 1300, which is college -level reading. You may use a dictionary/electronic translator. W APR. 30 CW Turn in rough draft of Mini-Research Paper In-Class Writing Exam Persuasive Essay F MAY 2 CW Turn in Lexile Reading Level Readings Report 3 5+ new readings. Review Essay Writing and Contrast Essays HW Review contrast essay writing strategies. 8

9 Work on your Mini-Research Paper WEEK FIFTEEN M MAY 5 CW In Class Writing Exam Contrast Essay W MAY 7 CW Turn in final draft Mini-Research Paper Review for the Final Exam HW Review for the Final Exam; get optional extra credit folder and bonus ready. F MAY 9 CW Turn in Optional Extra Credit Folders and myskillslab lexile bonus 200+ point increase printout Review for the Final Exam HW Review for the Final Exam WEEK SIXTEEN MODIFIED SCHEDULE ATTEND EACH CLASS ONLY ON FINAL EXAM DAY M MAY 12 NO CLASS W MAY 14 NO CLASS F MAY AM REGULAR CLASSROOM 2 HOUR FINAL EXAM To obtain your final grade for each course, check the CougarWeb home page, under the heading Student Quicklinks. Click on Final Grades at the end of next week. Remember, your final average grade (A, B, and so on) will be followed by the letter D which stands for Developmental Course. The D isn t part of your grade but just shows that this course was a developmental course. You can also see your final exam grade and your final average in Blackboard My Grades in the next couple of days. 9