Last of all, although the University calendar does not recognize religious holidays, instructors are encouraged to make reasonable accommodations for students requesting to miss class due to the observance of religious holidays. Students should make every effort to attend class. Students who do not attend class should call the instructor immediately to explain the absence and discuss ways to make up missed work. An unexplained absence is automatically an unexcused absence. Instructors have the right to lower course grades because of an unexcused absence or tardiness, provided in both cases that advance notice of the policy is given.
Instructors also have the right to limit the number of excused absences.
The attendance policy for this course and its effect on grades is explained below. Additionally, regular and punctual attendance is required. In addition, a project must be satisfactorily completed. If you wish to do a project, please meet with me to negotiate the topic by the end of the fourth class of the semester. Projects are designed to match each student's own needs.