I reserve the right to make any changes to the syllabus. Emergencies are defined as circumstances beyond the student s control, such as personal illness or critical illness or death in the immediate family. Students who miss class are still responsible for in-class work, assignments on the syllabus, and suddenly announced homework. Students are responsible for initiating makeup work. Students who must be absent should notify the instructor in advance whenever possible.
Research shows that the more students miss class, the greater their chances of failing.