Attendance
Attendance in this course is necessary for the student to gain the full benefit of information
presented in class. Regular attendance of any college class is of value to the student. Consistent
lecture notes, familiarity with the teachers approach to the instruction and testing relationship,
chronological modifications as the course progresses, general course announcements, and regular
casual contact with other students are only a few of the reasons why regular attendance is
strongly advised. The recitation period is actually a part of the allotted laboratory time. Its
purpose is to prepare students for the actual laboratory procedure. This includes: A review of
the laboratory procedure, materials and supplies; explanation of terminology and expected
outcomes; problem solving; questions and especially safety precautions. Students who do not
attend recitation will not be considered fully prepared for the subsequent laboratory exercise(s)
and may not receive full credit for the laboratory exercise(s) to which the recitation pertains.
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Last Updated August 26, 1999 by Armando L. Cruz-Rodz, Ph.D.