Your final grade will be based on a total of 600 points. As a stated policy, there will be no incompletes granted in this course for any reason other than serious medical problems which must be accompanied by an attending doctor's report. No other reasons are acceptable. In order to successfully complete this course you must attend the majority of classes. If you have a history of not attending class on a regular basis please do both of us a favor and take someone else for this course.
Participation means preparation.
If you read the assignment prior to class our experience together will be much more rewarding. In addition to the 600 test points, participation and surprise quiz points will be awarded on the basis of your attendance and performance in class. These points will be allocated at the discretion of the professor based on his judgment and your response in class. You are allowed 2 absences without penalty. Thereafter, each absence will cost 10 points.