The first three tests will be announced in class at least one week in advance. The tests will be based on the lectures and text reading materials, as assigned. The general structure of the tests will be essay. Each test will be non-comprehensive and will review the most recent materials covered. Rules of the College regarding class attendance will be followed strictly.
Students are responsible for all materials discussed in lectures and classroom discussions.
It will be within the discretion of the professor to permit any and all exceptions to these rules based on the evidence presented. Three consecutive absences or a pattern of absence over a three week period will initiate an Excessive Absence Report to the College Registrar. It is to be correctly assumed that it will be impossible to receive a grade which is higher than the percentage of days attended without significant reasons. Other times by mutually convenient appointment.