Lab Attendance

Labs are a fundamental part of a Physics requirement. Lab credit is divided between lab theory and lab attendance (doing hands-on work in the lab). Lab attendance at all lab periods is compulsory for lab credit.

Makeup lab
If missing a lab period is unavoidable, inform your supervisor before missing the period to arrange a make-up lab to prevent your removal from the class list. The make-up lab must be done before your next regularly scheduled lab period.

Deduction for missing a lab
Every instance of a student missing their regularly scheduled lab period automatically triggers a 10% reduction on the total lab grade. This deduction is automatic. It cannot be overridden by the lab supervisor. It does not replace any other penalties or requirements of the course or lab.

Reversal of a deduction for missing a lab
The Physics department will consider, through a written submission by the student, reversing all or part of the deduction for missing a lab period. Reversal consideration requires a written submission by the student to the Physics department convenor within one week of missing the lab period. The submission must explain the circumstances, detailing why a reversal is warranted and provide supporting documentation (required). The Physics department will decide if all, part or none of the deduction is to be reversed.

Of particular note
The department deduction penalty for missing labs is in addition to any other penalties or requirements of the lab or associated course. Missing a lab period can have other penalties such as losing marks for the period or triggering of a course fail (some courses require every lab to receive a course pass). Furthermore, only written submissions for deduction reversal are considered and the Physics department decision is final.