JEONBUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Methods of Evaluation
In addition to occasional quizzes, papers, and project presentations, a course examination is given at least once a semester. Most courses include both a midterm and final examinations. A student who attends fewer than three-fourths of total lecture hours is not eligible to take final examinations. Inability to take an examination due to inevitable circumstances may possibly be mitigated with a make-up exam or other method equivalent to that of the examination missed.
Grade Scale
Once a judgment on the performance of the student has been made, the following grade scales are to be used:
- a. the refined letter grade scale A+, A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, F;
- b. the numerical scale of marks, consisting of all integers from 0 to 100; and/or
- c. Pass/Fail*
* in cases of advanced elective courses, PBL courses, and Introduction to Clinical Medicine .
Grades vs Scores
Grades should always be based on the approved grade scales. However, on any evaluation, students receive a numerical or letter mark that reflects the score achieved on the test or essay. The cumulative scores may not be directly identified with the final grade. Grades are final only after review by the Divisional Review Committee.
Grade Reporting
| Percent | Grade | Grade Point Average |
|---|---|---|
| 95 ~ 100 | A+ |
4.5 |
| 90 ~ 94 | A |
4.0 |
| 85 ~ 90 | B+ |
3.5 |
| 80 ~ 84 | B3.0 |
- |
| 75 ~ 79 | C+ |
2.5 |
| 70 ~ 74 | C2.0 |
- |
| 65 ~ 69 | D+ |
1.5 |
| 60 ~ 64 | D |
1.0 |
| 00 ~ 59 | F0 |
Advancement
Throughout the four academic years of curriculum, it is necessary for students to complete all the courses listed in a given academic year before proceeding to the set of courses in the following year. The scholastic achievement of each student is assessed at the end of each semester. The students who meet the passing criteria are recommended for advancement to the next year. These criteria are;
- a. an average score of 70% or above
- b. no course with a score lower than 60% in a given academic year
- c. fewer than one third of the total credits below a score of 70% in a given academic year.
Students who do not meet these criteria must repeat the entire academic year before advancement.
Advancemen Leaves of Absence
With proper arrangement made by university authorities, a student may be granted a leave of absence up to one month per academic year under circumstances beyond his/her control such as hospitalization, travel abroad, or natural disaster. Leaves of absence should not exceed 6 semesters in total or two consecutive semesters. A male student who leaves for military service is placed on an extended leave status.