In other words, completion of all the assignments does not guarantee a passing grade, but not taking one of the tests or the exam does guarantee a failing grade. Make-up tests and exams are rarely given and tend to be difficult. I intend to be quite strict about this. Note that having other assignments due, vacations, friends in town, hangovers and the like do not constitute acceptable excuses. I will not move the test or exam times for individuals for any reason.
Students are responsible for everything covered in class.
This includes details about the tests or assignments. Therefore, I strongly advise class attendance. This includes information about the assignments. A paper is due in class on Tuesday, December 2. The paper is to be relatively brief in that there is a three page limit.