Any student caught cheating will receive either a zero on that particular exam or a final grade of F for the course. In addition, an official report of the incident will be filed with the chair of the department. Students who observe others cheating are encouraged to report the incident to the instructor. Contrary to a common saying, cheaters do not just cheat themselves out of an education, they cheat against you. The URL for grades will be given out after the first exam.
Attendance is mandatory at all class meetings.
Cellular phones are not permitted in the classroom at any time. If you must have a beeper, then the beeper must be kept in vibration mode. These devices are disruptive to the class and a student violating these policies will be asked to leave the classroom. Anybody with a beeper during an exam will receive a 0 on that exam. Any student with a qualified handicap that requires accommodations should talk with the instructor after class so that appropriate arrangements can be made.