You MUST be present for all examinations (mid-terms and the final). It is assumed that if you must miss a test, you will either have required the assistance of a physician, or you will be participating in an officially-recognized University activity. You must either provide a statement on letterhead stationary from your physician (M.D.) attesting to your physical incapacity to attend class on the day of the missed examination, or you must submit one week in advance a statement from a University official explaining the activity for which you seek a make-up examination.

Except for the first day of class, you should prepare your reading assignments BEFORE the lecture for which they are assigned. Since the lectures complement the text, if you have not read the text beforehand, it is likely that your comprehension of the lectures will be poor. Do not fall behind in your reading, for it will surely be reflected in your grades.

The literature quizzes count as one quarter of the final grade. Each Midterm, consisting of 1/3 identification and 2/3 essay, counts as one quarter of the final grade. The final examination, with the same composition, counts as one quarter of the final grade.

Lists of terms to be used in a lecture may be found posted on my web site: http://www.csulb.edu/~dhood/ You should download the list of lecture terms and look up the meaning of any terms you do not know before coming to class.

My Office Hours are 4:45-5:45 Mondays and Wednesdays in FO2-108.My office phone is (562) 985-4420. Another number you can call is announced in the 985-4420 message. My e-mail address is dhood@csulb.edu. I respond to e-mail messages within a few hours. I am also available by appointment.

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