This course uses a point system. Each assignment has a certain number of points available; grades are awarded according to the following point schedule, with 525 points maximum:
4.0 = 520-545
3.5 = 480-519
3.0 = 440-479
2.5 = 400-439
2.0 = 360-399
1.5 = 320-359
1.0 = 280-319
Assignments and Points
| Assignments | Points Each | Total Points | |
| 1 | Group Assignments 1-2 | 10 | 20 |
| 2 | Group Assignments 3-8 | 20 | 120 |
| 3 | Individual Assignments 1-4 | 5 | 20 |
| 4 | Individual Assignments 5-12 | 10 | 80 |
| 5 | Kresge Art Museum Project 1 | 15 | 15 |
| 6 | Kresge Art Museum Project 2 | 25 | 25 |
| 7 | Exam #1 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | Exam #2 | 50 | 50 |
| 9 | Final Exam | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | Final Individual Essay | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | Map Quizzes 1-3 | 5 | 15 |
Totals: 545 points