We will review material before each exam. A small participation grade is included for timeliness of assignments, participation in the peer review process, completion of ungraded assignments, field trip activity, etc. Late assignments will not be accepted without prior permission from the instructor, and may be assessed a penalty. In addition, I will try to make the class fun and entertaining as well as educational. Nonetheless, I will assign grades in an impersonal manner, and I will set a high academic standard.
Grades reflect both effort and achievement.
The following descriptions attempt to explain why different students obtain different results, and describe the standards we will use for this class. Their commitment to the class is a high priority and exceeds other temptations. They always read the assignment. Their attention to detail is such that they occasionally can elaborate on class examples. They look up or dig out what they don't understand.