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--- policies [2010/12/13 19:50] – aeckford
+++ policies [2011/02/14 14:24] (current) – aeckford
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 ===== LAB ATTENDANCE POLICY =====
-  * Computer programming is best learned through practice, and in this course, practice is provided through the labs.  As a result, labs are //mandatory//.  Students are required to attend the labs, and sign in at each lab.
+  * Computer programming is best learned through practice, and in this course, practice is provided through the labs.  In the opinion of the instructors, a student who fails to attend lab periods is missing a central component of the course material. As a result, lab attendance is //mandatory//.
-  * In the opinion of the instructors, a student who fails to attend lab periods is failing to demonstrate competence with the course material. Thus, **any student** who fails to sign in to **at least six** lab periods (out of 10) will be **denied permission to write Test 3 and Labtest 3**.
+  * Students are required to sign in at each lab. **Any student** who fails to sign in to <del>at least five (5) lab periods (out of 9)</del> <hi>**at least four (4)** lab periods  (out of 8)</hi> will be **denied permission to write Test 3 and Labtest 3**. <hi><= NEW -- note change</hi>
-  * Considering the above, as well as the many opportunities a student would have to attend six lab periods, this requirement will not be waived under any circumstances.  In the event that a student is required to miss five or more lab periods, the instructors' advice is that the student drop the course.
+  * Considering the above, as well as the many opportunities a student would have to attend <del>five</del> four lab periods, this requirement will not be waived under any circumstances.  In the event that a student is unable to meet the requirement, the instructors' advice is that the student drop the course.
+  * **Important note:** Labtest attendance **does not count** towards your lab attendance requirement.
 ===== General course policies =====
   * //PRISM accounts:// All students **must** have a PRISM account; if you do not have an account, you will be unable to write the labtests.  If you don't have one already, see the PRISM lab monitor to set one up.
-  * //Drop deadline:// The course drop deadline is Mar. 8.  Prior to the deadline, you will be provided with your grade for Test #1 and Labtest #1, totalling 30% of your course grade.
+  * //Drop deadline:// The course drop deadline is Mar. 4.  Prior to the deadline, you will be provided with your grade for Test #1 and Labtest #1, totalling 30% of your course grade.
   * //Timing of tests and labtests:// Since this course comprises two sections, it may be necessary to hold tests and labtests outside of your normally scheduled classes and labs.  Attendance at these tests and labtests is mandatory, but alternative arrangements may be granted if: (1) you are unable to attend due to reasons outside of your control; and (2) you make the course director aware of the problem well in advance of the test or labtest.  Allowing an alternative arrangement is //solely at the discretion of the course director//.
   * //Missed tests and labtests:// If you miss a test or labtest //due to reasons outside of your control//, notify your course director immediately.  Documentary evidence will be required to justify your absence (e.g., doctor's note in case of illness).  The weight from the missed test or labtest will be transferred to the final exam; a "make-up" test will not be offered due to the high complexity of administering one.  Failure to follow these procedures will result in a grade of zero for the missed test or labtest.