In either case the exam will consist predominately of essay questions, but there may be a short-answer question component as well. The course grade will be based predominately on the final examination. The examination grade will be reduced up to 3 points for excessive absences or inadequate preparation under the rules set forth below governing attendance and participation . In addition, I may increase a student's final grade up to 3 points to take exceptional class participation into account. You must be on the seating chart to receive credit for this course.
Regular attendance is required.
You may miss a reasonable number of classes for any reason, and so do not need to inform me that you will be absent or of the reasons therefor. If you miss a substantial proportion of the class sessions during the semester, however, I have the authority to exclude you from the course. Be advised that I have imposed this sanction in the past, and will do so in the future in cases of flagrant nonattendance. Class participation in this course will be handled as follows.