Expectations Students are expected to attend class regularly, read assignments when due, be prepared to ask and answer questions in class, and participate in class discussion. Lectures are designed to supplement and clarify material presented in the text. I realize that much of what you will read is new to you, and you may find the material a bit overwhelming. But if you read it before coming to class, then you will be able to get the most out of the lectures, and out of your class time. I suggest that you make notes of questions you have while you are reading the text and bring them to class.
Attendance is mandatory.
As a rule, to get the most out of a class and your efforts in it, you should not miss more classes during the semester than there are class meetings during the week. For an evening class, that means that you should not miss more than one class for the semester. Everyone may have one excused absence. Any additional absence will reduce your final grade by one half letter grade. If you do not arrive on time or if you leave early, this will be counted as an absence.