The Pennsylvania State University encourages qualified people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation in this course or have questions about physical access, please tell the instructor immediately. Please do not call me at home. The purpose of grading is to evaluate students' understanding of material presented in course lectures, movies, demonstrations, and readings. In a large class such as this, the only practical way to assess this understanding is with objective, multiple-choice tests.
Students report that they find the exams thorough, and challenging, but fair.
Each exam is worth 100 points. Exams will cover lecture material not covered by the book, book material not covered in class, and lecture material covered by the book. Student grades will be based on exam performances and points earned on extra-credit projects. The availability and format of make-up exams is at the discretion of the instructor. In the event of University-approved absences or medical problems, please see the instructor to discuss making up missed exams.