Attendance
As stated on the syllabus, the course centers around the capstone project and discussion sessions. These activities are meaningful only if students are present to interact with other students and the instructor. Therefore, attendance is required at all classes and is a graded component of the course.
Attendance is worth 5% of the final grade, computed as follows:
| number of unexcused absences | attendance score |
|---|---|
| 0-2 | 5% |
| 3 | 4% |
| 4 | 3% |
| 5 | 2% |
| 6 | 1% |
| 7 | 0% |
| >7 | further grade reduction |
- Please do not come to class if you are sick. The instructor will
always grant you an excused absence if you have a genuine
illness. If you are unwell, notify the instructor in a timely
fashion, giving as much advance notice as possible before the class.
- The instructor may ask you to complete an additional assignment to make up for an excused absence.
- Please do not leave the room during class, except for genuine emergencies. Repeated violations will result in a reduced attendance grade.
- Please don’t eat during class. Repeated violations will result in a reduced attendance grade.