Your attendance in class is expected. After 4 absences there will be automatic consequences. The 5th absence will precipitate a loss of a grade point on the final grade. Each absence after that will result in an additional grade drop. After 7 absences the instructor reserves the right to withdraw you from the course.
Class begins on time and ends on time.
You will find yourself becoming so excited about the concepts that you will want to add your opinion to the discussions. Comments to the entire class are expected. Chatting with your neighbor is not acceptable because it is impolite to those who have the floor and is disruptive. Emergencies occasionally take place in a person's life. If something should happen in your life causing you to drop the course, be sure that you have formally withdrawn.