Improve your ability to organize and communicate your ideas. Attendance is mandatory for both lecture and laboratory. There will be in class assignments and class participation may also play an important role in your final grade. If you are late or absent for some legitimate reason, it is your responsibility to ask a fellow student what you have missed. This class may contain certain topics of discussion that are controversial.
All opinions are welcome in the spirit of intellectual freedom.
Remember to treat each other with respect. Relevant questions concerning the topic are always welcome. Please come to class on time and prepared. If you are late, enter quietly and respectfully. Please turn off cellular phones, and turn pagers to silent when you come to class.