A+ Project grading

A+ Grading Eligibility Checklist

The following goals were agreed upon on January 27 as required elements for earning an A+ in the final project for the Beasts & Bytes – Data Science Applications in Agriculture course (Instructor: M. Hostens).

At the end of the course—after the final presentation—these checkboxes can be validated.

Requirement Completed?
Ask the farmer if the team showed professional attitude in all interactions
A data transfer agreement is fully in place
Team established a project goal that works for both participating farms
All team members demonstrate understanding of the decision-making process by presenting updates twice during weekly project decision meetings
Project has impact, such as hours or labor saved
Farmers would recommend the project results to other farmers
All team members had a good learning experience, confirmed during a sit‑down after the final presentation with Professor M. Hostens (may include dairy decision-making, basic data analysis, transferable skills)

Notes

  • This table should be reviewed jointly by the team, the farmer(s), and Professor Hostens following the final presentation.
  • The checklist is meant to support transparency, self‑reflection, and assessment alignment.