Many of the laboratory reports require plotting data. Each student can decide what program to use. Computers are available in the BMD Computer Lab, UCOM 6128, with PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel. A workshop will be scheduled for those students needing assistance. All graphs must be labeled with a title and axes labels, with units.
Attendance is mandatory at all class meetings.
Any unofficial absence from class will result in a minimum penalty of dropping one letter grade. However, the penalty may be more severe because an unofficial absence from the class will result in a score of 0 for any quizzes or assignments due that week, plus a likelihood of losing participation points. Two unofficial absences from class will result in a grade of F for the course. An official absence requires calling the instructor, or if not available, the department office, prior to the lab followed by a detailed physician's note or other written documentation for absence recognized by the University. Arrangements must be made with the instructor for making up any missed labs due to an official absence.