Module 1 is about learning the fundamentals. The goal is to build fluency with the tools and concepts you'll rely on for the rest of the semester. Grades in this module reflect your effort and engagement, not the polish of your output.

Attendance

You are expected to attend every class and arrive on time. We meet once a week, so each session matters.

Points	Criteria
10	Attended all Module 1 sessions and arrived on time
8–9	Missed one session
5–7	Missed two sessions or a pattern of late arrivals
0–4	Missed three or more sessions

Participation

You are expected to follow along during walkthroughs, ask questions, help your classmates, and share what you've learned.

Points	Criteria
10	Consistently engaged — followed along in class, asked or answered questions, contributed during discussions, and presented homework when asked
7–9	Generally engaged with occasional lapses — quiet during discussions or unprepared to present on one or two occasions
4–6	Minimal engagement — frequently distracted, rarely contributed to discussion, or regularly unprepared to share work
0–3	Disengaged — little evidence of participation beyond physical presence

Homework

Most weeks include a homework assignment. These are graded on completion and effort, not quality.

Points	Criteria
10	Submitted all homework assignments
8–9	Missed one assignment
5–7	Missed two assignments
3–4	Missed three or more assignments
0–2	Little to no homework submitted

A submitted assignment means the work is done and the link or file has been sent to me. It does not need to be perfect and it does not need to be on time.

Grading Scale

Your Module 1 grade is the average of the three components.

Average	Grade
10	A
9	A-
8	B+
7	B
5–6	B-/C+
3–4	C/C-
1–2	D
0	F