This class uses group activities and discussion so attendance is
mandatory.
Thus, missed classes will affect your grade. Each 3 unexcused absences
will result in a 1/2 grade deduction in the final grade. Thus, 3
unexcused
absences would knock a grade of B to a BC, 6 unexcused absences would
change
a B to a C, ... Further, any more than 9 unexcused absences will be an
automatic failure.
Similar rules apply to labs except each 2 unexcused absences will
result in a 1/2 grade deduction in the final grade, 4 would be a whole
grade, and 6 or more absences would mean automatic failure.
Notice that these penalties are in addition to any other loss of grade during the days missed - for example, if you miss a quiz or a lab.
Valid excuses include documented illness, documented death or illness in the family, and a note from the coach or other professor for an athletic event, a play, or other such university activity where you are a participant. This does not include practices or simple attendance at an event. You must be a participant!