The global cost of corrosion is then determined for each economic region by sector by summing the countries in the region (see âTable 2-2). The global cost of corrosion is estimated to be US$2,505 billion, which is equivalent to 3.4% of the global GDP (2013).
Semester honors are based on the WSU grade point average, and the names of recipients are published each semester. The Deanâs Honor Roll is composed of students enrolled in 12 or more semester hours of graded work who achieve a grade point average of 3.500 or higher for a semester.
Grades and Grade-Point Average Semester/session grade-point average and cumulative grade-point average are calculated to represent numerically a student's quality of performance. These averages are used to determine if a student qualifies for certain academic actions (e.g., Dean's List, academic warning/drop, entrance to and changes in college/major, and graduation) and programs (e.g., student aid and study abroad). 1  Grades and Grade-Point Equivalents. 2  Semester/Session Grade-Point Average. 3  Cumulative Grade-Point Average.