A computerized program will be utilized which correlates to the textbook. A disk is also included in the shrink-wrapped version of the text. Regular attendance is mandatory since the student is responsible for all material covered in the lecture, class discussions, hand-outs and text. There is typically a high correlation between good classroom attendance and satisfactory performance on exams and other assignments. The instructor reserves the right to lower your semester grade for five absences without a verifiable work-related or medical excuse.
All examinations are math problems or fill-in the blank.
The units are basically non-cumulative. The exam dates will be given with adequate notice but are generally every week. Students taking all exams will be able to drop their lowest grade. All others will use the exam missed as their one drop option. Failure to comply with this procedure will result in the grade earned as of the date of last attendance.