An instructor may withdraw students who have accumulated unofficial absences in excess of the number of times a class meets per week. Contact me if you are going to miss class. Late attendance is also noted. Your attendance and classroom involvement is crucial for a successful experience in biology. A. Absence - The definition of absence is the failure to sign the attendance roster by the time it is collected by the instructor.
Tardies are disruptive to the learning process.
A student shall be reminded to get there on time by the instructor. Continued tardies may be forwarded to the Chair. Students will be expected to read and comprehend their text and laboratory manual before coming to class. Visual images may be supplied in class by transparencies, films, laser disc player, or 35 mm slides. Field trips are required as part of the laboratory experience.