We will work on calculations together in class, and you may work on your assignments in groups, if you wish. I ask that you try to bring a calculator to class each day for this purpose. Finally, class participation is greatly encouraged, as it makes the class more interesting for everyone. The topics covered in this course are complex and frequently controversial. Open, objective discussion and debate is therefore vital for a thorough understanding of the material.
Attendance is taken on a daily basis.
Failing to attend class will negatively affect your class participation grade and will hurt your overall performance in this class. Be aware that some material presented in class is not available in the textbook. You are responsible for this material. By John R. Weeks. Wadsworth Publishing Company, 1999.