It consists of preparing for class, as described above, attending all classes and labs, paying active attention, contributing to discussions and to our lab study, answering questions, and on asking good questions. Participation can also include campus involvement, such as donating blood or helping out with such events. It is well recognized that involvement in campus activities is correlated with good grades, and I want to encourage it. Participation can add one or two points to your final grade, depending on quality and amount. Do not cut class.
Attendance is especially important in lab.
If you are absent for any reason, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to make up what you can. You are expected to submit all assignments on time. If a report is handed in late, there will be a grade penalty. If you are forced to miss a scheduled test or exam, your final exam grade can substitute. If you take all the tests, the final exam can replace one low test grade.