Makeups of exams will only be given if there are very extreme circumstances and you contact me before the exam.
Attendance is optional.
However, you are responsible for all material covered in class regardless of whether or not it appears in the text. If you do miss a class, you should get the notes for that class from another student. It will be possible to earn a total of 500 points on exams and quizzes. Your final grade will be assigned according to the scale that will be explained in class. The course is designed to meet two broad objectives.