This is a demanding course. There is a lot of technical reading and language. Students are expected to have a commitment to the course. Completing and comprehending assigned reading is essential to success in this course, as are lectures and class discussions. Tests will examine your knowledge of readings and lectures as well as your synthesis of these materials into coherent thoughts on the subject.
Tests are either take home, or open note, open book.
As noted above consistent attendance is essential to success in this course. However, you are also adults. 2 excused absences are also permitted, with no effect. An absence is excused for personal or family emergencies, sickness, or important commitments. To have an absence excused place a brief note explaining the absence into the folder attached to the attendance sheet.