EVALUATION METHODS:

This course, due to its potential offensiveness and extensive information from variety of seemingly unconnected scientific disciplines, is a challenging one requiring more than fair amount of objectivity, open-mindedness, and willingness to explore the unknown. Students are expected to:

1. Attend class meetings.

2. Do their readings in advance so they can fully participate in any discussions.

3. Pass the first and only in-class exam with at least a “C” grade. In case of a failing grade on this exam, a student will be required to write a short (5 pages) paper on all concepts he or she missed on the exam.

4. Complete and turn in on time all assignments, including take-home exams (see Exams and Assignments). An extension might be given upon a valid request.

5. Offer their opinions and argue their points. The grade will be based on the knowledge of the required material, outside research (if needed), and analytical reasoning process (in good and edited English).

6. NO PLAGIARISM IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM (see Academic Misconduct).