The class period before the exam, I will give you more specific details about what type of questions you might encounter on that particular test. I will bring the scored tests the class after the exam. If you are not in class the day the exam grade is given, it is your responsibility to come to my office to find out your grade. If you have to miss for any other reason, depending on each persons circumstances I will be up to my discretion whether or not you will be allowed to take a make-up exam. To be able to do that, you will need to read before class, be prepared to answer and ask informed questions, and be attentive to class lectures.
Students often ask if they can earn extra credit.
For me, extra credit means that you will do more than what I normally require all the students in your class to do during the semester. In order to earn extra credit in this class you will have to read and pass a proficiency exam about one of the chapters of your textbook that was not covered during class. You need to let me know the week before finals if your are going to take advantage of this opportunity. The proficiency exam will be scheduled during a time convenient to us both the week of final exams. This is a tentative schedule, therefore it is subject to change.