Three research papers explaining a topic not covered in class, or adding significant detail to the class discussion, will be worth the same as an individual homework assignment. The assignments will be due on the days specified below. The reports should be delivered in 5 minutes and have a two to five page paper. The final exam will be worth 20 points of the final grade. It will cover all material presented in the class, including student presentations.
Active participation is encouraged in the class.
Questions and discussions are a significant portion of the learning experience. Class participation will be worth 10 points of the final grade. Repeated absence from, or tardiness, can generate a negative value for class participation. The following table gives the topics covered in each class. Academic Integrity A learning experience is a combination of independent study and co-operative investigation with both the instructor and classmates.