Attendance is recorded and counts toward the final grade. Role is taken at the beginning of class. It is expected the work turned in by a student will be authentic and original. If turned in work is not consistent with academic honesty, it will receive no grade. Second time offense will result in either overall grade reduction or an automatic failing grade for the course.
Exams are open book and open notes.
The midterm and final examination both count the same toward the final grade. The final exam is NOT cumulative. You are expected to keep a bound laboratory notebook in which to record experimental data, answers to questions, and notes concerning in-class work. The style and content may change with time as you decide what is important to put into writing. The laboratory notebook serves as a supplementary textbook.