There is a lot of material to cover, so there may be time when the lecture moves rapidly. If you feel that you have missed something during lecture, please ask me to repeat it. This course deals with mature subject matter, including research on political and religious attitudes, gender roles, prejudice, evolution, sexual behavior, and other topics that may be sensitive for some students. Student discretion is advised. If anything that is discussed is found to be offensive, you are encouraged to discuss it with your instructor.
Most students follow norms of mutual respect and courtesy in the classroom.
If you feel you have a legitimate reason for violating the foregoing, either on a regular basis or occasionally, please discus your situation with your instructor as soon as you are aware of the conflict. Note that the goal of the foregoing is to make the classroom experience a positive one for all concerned. Your final grade will be based on your performance on 4 tests, which may include a cumulative final. Each test represents one fourth of your grade for the semester. Percentage scores, rather than letter grades, will be recorded, and these percentages will be averaged at the end of the course to compute your final grade.