If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get notes for those missed classes from other students. If you are having difficulty with this class, please see me or the Learning Center. 

At the end of the second week a seating chart will be taken. Students may sit where they wish, but once the seating chart has been made, students are ask to remain in that seat for the rest of the semester or to inform the instructor if they wish to change seats. 

Do not get hung up on memorizing facts! Emphasis will be put upon application of knowledge and critical thinking skills. This requires that you pay attention to the context as well as the content of class discussions and lectures. 

It is highly recommended that you consider tape recording class sessions. By doing so, you can concentrate on understanding processes and applications of knowledge presented, rather than trying to write down every thing the instructor says. You will be expected to understand how facts apply to different situations by reasoning out logical processes, sequences and consequences. Exam questions will stress critical thinking rather than rote memorization. 

1. Date of the event or information 

2. Source of the event or information 

3. Title or topic of the event or information 

4. A one paragraph summary of the content 

5. a short discussion, displaying critical thinking, of the importance, implications or consequences of this event or information. 

Option One: you may submit extra journal entries beyond the ten required entries. You will earn two (2) grade points for each extra journal entry. Must be turned in before final exam. 

Option Two: You may choose to participate in tutor led group study sessions through the Learning Center (G building). You will earn two (2) grade points for each group study session you attend. Sessions are 45 min to 60 min in length.