Every student is required to attend midterm and final exams at the scheduled time and place. If there are legitimate circumstances that prevent attendance, for example, the student is attending a conference in Seattle, etc. Emergency situations must be verifiable. It is impossible to cover all the material in class. Lectures will cover material in the text and supplementary material that may not appear in the text.
Students are responsible for all material.
Excellent projects typically involve moving ahead of the class pace with respected to limited material and research outside of the scope of regular course work. I shall endeavor to grade fairly and indicate how grades are determined. However, there are intangibles and a degree of subjectivity in this process. As a Professor I am here to help guide your academic progress and provide advice and encouragement regarding your studies, your research, and also the balance in your life. Balance is crucial for everyone.