GRADING:  Grades will be based on attendance, class and lab participation, lab reports, 2-3 discussion/short answer examinations, weekly quizzes (possibly), research paper, and a final comprehensive examination (multiple choice/discussion).

GRADING SCALE: 10-point scale based on cumulative points earned on all requirements.
 
ATTENDANCE: Roll will be taken for DSU attendance records. Class attendance and participation are expected. These criteria will be used when determining final grades. Evidence of active participation in the blog will also be considered. Class begins PROMPTLY at the scheduled class time. Tardiness is NOT TOLERATED. Students are expected to be in class on time and must have their cell telephones and beepers turned to the off or vibrator position.  Once class begins, you may not leave class unless you have an emergency. If a cell phone goes off in class, you’ll be asked to LEAVE.

EXAMINATIONS:  Make-up examinations and quizzes will NOT be given unless arrangements are made prior to exam day and the absence is officially excused.  There will be NO make-up labs. A student who misses the final examinations will receive an F in the course.  Exams must be made up within one week (7 days) of the original exam date. Exams cannot be made up without a physician’s or university written excuse (example: official athletic function or band function). If a make-up is justified the format will be at the discretion of the instructor. A student who misses two or more scheduled exams will not be allowed to take the make up and will receive a grade of F or FA in the course.

ACADEMIC CODE: Any student caught cheating or plagiarizing an assignment or examination will receive a “O” (zero) on that work and will be dismissed from the class. The action to be taken against the student will be determined after consultation with the department head and other appropriate individuals.

INCOMPLETES: Not available for this semester.

EVALUATIONS: In the spring semester, you may be asked to evaluate me as a teacher. This is required by DSU. Please note that I will also evaluate each of you and keep those evaluations on file. You may individually view my evaluation of you at exam time (after you have finished your final).