Grade		Grade Equivalent		Explanation of Performance Level
1.0 (A)	=	Very Good	=	Distinguished Performance
2.0 (B)	=	Good	=	Above Average Performance
3.0 (C)	=	Satisfactory	=	Average Performance
4.0 (D)	=	Adequate	=	Passing Performance
5.0 (E)	=	Insufficient	=	Failing Performance

Grading Policy

Performances in individual courses, as well as the thesis, may be differentiated by values of 0.3. The grades 4.3, 4.7 and 5.3 are not assigned.

Should a student miss an exam due to illness, s/he must inform the instructor per email and/or telephone on the day of the exam of his/her illness and provide the instructor with a doctor's attest as soon as possible afterward.