Attendance at exams is required, and no make-ups are given. Do not
make plans for the times when these are scheduled, since excused absences are
rare and given only for emergencies. If an emergency causes you to miss an
exam, be sure to contact the instructor immediately, to explain the reason for
your absence. In exceptional conditions, such as serious illness, talk with the
instructor directly, and be prepared to show documentation (later). Any
consideration for a missed exam is at the instructor’s discretion and with
adequate documentation. Otherwise, an exam missed may receive a score of 0.
Questions about assignments, grading or your grades should be
directed to your TA. If there is a mistake in grading, you must submit your
original exam and a written request to your TA within one week from the first
day exams are returned, but preferably sooner. Include written arguments to
support your request. Regrades will not be considered at a later time, or if
there are erasures on the exam.
Notes to students on grading: Credit is earned for every
assignment, activity and exam. Students earn their course grade over the entire
semester, so good performance is needed throughout the semester. Be sure to
study regularly, and keep pace with the readings, course lectures and
activities. There are opportunities to improve your course average over time
and through the project. Students are advised to keep working steadily
throughout the course.
The TA will maintain grade records during the term. Any problem reports
or grade recording errors must be resolved with your TA before the last day of
class. Later reports or questions about grade records may not be possible.
Regular attendance in class is required. Students are expected to
arrive in class on time, and to stay the entire period. Students are also
expected to come to class prepared, and to take notes, as needed during lecture
or discussion classes. Announcements are often made in class and information
may be presented which is not in the text, assignments or handouts. While it is
possible to miss a class occasionally without damaging your grade, keep in mind
that you skip at your own risk (whatever your reason). More than 3 absences
during the term are considered excessive and may affect your grade. If you do
miss a class, it is your own responsibility to obtain notes or other
information from another student. Be sure you know someone you can call and ask
to share information about the course. The instructor cannot make exceptions
for those who miss class. Deadlines (such as assignments) remain firm whether
you are in class or not. There are no excused absences or extensions, and no
make-ups (for example, for in-class quizzes or activities). Exceptions in the
case of a serious emergency will be only at the instructor’s discretion. In the
case of serious illness, if a student misses several classes, please contact
the instructor as soon as possible to discuss reason for your absence, and be
prepared to show documentation, if needed. Note: if there are exceptional
circumstances, which affect your attendance or performance in the course,
please discuss this with the instructor privately.
Last Updated:7/31/2002 3:00:10 PM