The ability to read, understand, interpret, and use information included in printed material is considered essential for success in college as well as throughout life. Thus, the college has approved a Reading Across the Curriculum policy that has established successful completion of or assessment above RDNG 052 or LVR2 as a required prerequisite for this course. Students failing to fulfill this requirement may be refused entrance into subsequent courses until the competency is met. In addition, the requirements for this course includes independent reading assignments that will be evaluated throughout the semester and reflected in the final course grade. Evaluation will be based on 4 Exams and a comprehensive final.
Students are responsible for all assignments and laboratory work if absent.
It is expected that all exams will be taken when scheduled during class time. As stated in the College attendance policy, specific circumstances cover excused absences. If absent from a scheduled exam, students must confer with the instructor to arrange for a make-up activity. No more than one make-up will be allowed in a semester, and will be allowed only if the absence qualifies according to the college attendance policy. Upon satisfactory completion of the entire course , the student will receive a 3 credit grade.