There will be four take-home reading assignments worth 5 points each and four unannounced quizzes also worth 5 points each. There will be three exams during the course. Each exam counts for 25 points. The exams will be based on the assigned readings and on the lectures and consist of essay questions, short answers and multiple-choice questions. There are 125 points possible in the class.
Attendance is essential .
Students participating in university-sanctioned activities must identify themselves prior to missing class and provide an official copy of their travel schedule. No incompletes will be issued without extraordinary and documented reasons. The deadline for unrestricted withdrawals is February 11. Permission for Restricted Withdrawals or Incompletes is very rare. Students hoping to receive either an Incomplete or permission for Restricted Withdrawal must see the instructor well in advance.