If we all use this resource, it will make studying for the exercises far easier. Not to mention a bit more fun. While there is no penalty for missing class, students should be aware that it is always in their best interest to attend whenever possible. Not only does regular attendance increase the likelihood that the individual student will perform better in this particular course, but it develops habits which will be of benefit as they continue their academic careers. I use a bonus point system for students with excellent attendance.
Students begin the semester with twenty bonus points.
With each absence that total drops 2 points. Students should make, always with their personal safety in mind, their own determination on their attendance during periods of inclement weather. If my office hours conflict with your schedule, I will be delighted to make an appointment with you at a more convenient time. It is there to supplement information that I provide during lectures. The vast bulk of my exam material comes from the lectures.