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--- policies [2010/12/13 19:52] – 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 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 unable to meet the requirement, 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 =====