If no examinations are missed, the final examination percentage can replace the lowest test grade. All assignments are due in class. Late assignments are not accepted. They will be graded in the same manner and averaged with assignments. Even if you do not understand the material, you are expected to have read the relevant chapters for the week before class, so that you are at least familiar with the terms and concepts we will be discussing.
Attendance is very important.
Reliance on others notes is not an adequate substitute for being in classes and participating in discussion. Failure to attend class is a strong predictor of eventual class failure. Don t wait until the last minute to ask for help. Ask questions in class if you don t understand, others likely don t either. If you do badly on a test, come talk to me and we can discuss ways to improve your performance.