The Secret Lives of Everyday Things. You will also be asked to keep up with environmental news by reading the Tuesday edition of the Science section of the New York Times or an on-line source. I encourage you to read ahead in McKibben. This means being prepared to discuss the readings, raise your own questions, involve yourself in group work in class, and engage other students in discussion on a regular basis. Because of this emphasis on participation, attendance is important.
Late arrivals disrupt class discussion.
To encourage timeliness, two late arrivals are equivalent to one unexcused absence. If you are absent for any reason you are responsible for announcements and assignments made in your absence. This applies to labs, class sessions, and outside class activities. You will be graded based on the quality and extent of your regular participation in class discussion, your daily preparation exercises, group work, and oral presentations. If participation in class discussion is difficult for you, please see me so that we may discuss how you can best contribute to the exchange of ideas in the classroom.