It is expected that you will notify the instructor, in advance, if you are going to miss class. This does not assume the absence will be excused. It is also your responsibility to obtain any handouts or assignments from the missed class. It is expected you will arrive on time and stay for the duration of the class. It is similarly expected that you will conduct your behavior appropriate to a learning environment, including respecting the views of classmates.
All assignments are to be handed in on the stated due date.
Failing to plan is planning to fail. All assignments must be completed to receive a final grade for the course. The term paper and other major assignments must be word processed or typed.