All lab report grades will be counted. Missing lab reports will be graded as zero. Two missing lab reports will constitute an automatic failure. Shifting between lab sessions is not permitted without prior consent of the lab instructor. See Phy 221 Schedule or Phy 222 Schedule for exam schedule.
Every student is to maintain an organized collection of their written work in a large binder.
At mid-semester it will be checked during lab and then again during the final exam. It is an historical record of the student's performance and development through the course. In addition it will be a valuable reference and resource for the student. Portfolios will be evaluated and counted in the homework grade. Keep in mind, while it does take some effort to maintain a portfolio, it is not an academic project.