Theme Paper: Due April 17. Students will write a theme paper (min. 4-5 pages) on some aspect of Egyptian medical practice or on a particular topic or unit in this course that interests them. The theme paper is due April 17, and its specific requirements are explained on the "Theme Paper"-page.

Examinations: This course includes a midterm and a final examination, each containing objective questions, identifications or short answers, and essays from the lectures and readings. The midterm exam is scheduled for April 3, and the final exam will be held on May 3 (see "Reading Assignments"-page below for specific time).

Attendance Policy: Discussion figures prominently in the class-program, and class participation and attendance will constitute a percentage of the course grade. Attendance and participation improve the functioning of the class as well as students' grades. According to College policy, attendance will be taken daily; any and all unexcused absences will result in automatic grade reductions. Absences are excused by presenting written documentation to the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Running errands is not a valid excuse. If you will miss class for a college function, please inform the instructor at least one week in advance, but do not telephone him on the same day to say you will be absent, nor should you ever(!) call the History Department office to report your absence. If the instructor does not call the roll, then an attendance sheet will be circulated daily in class. If your signature is not there, you are counted absent. Students who sign the sheet and then leave are counted as absent. Students who leave class for an inordinate period of time without valid excuse are marked as absent. Students are responsible for all the material in the readings and lectures, whether they are present or not.

N.B.: Students who leave class after an exam without prior permission then do not return are counted as absent, and their exam is left ungraded (0 = F).

Due Dates and Topics: The due dates of all quizzes, exams, and papers are noted on the "Reading Assignments"-page of these course Web pages. Late papers will be penalized 5 points for each day late (including weekends), up to three days, after which they will receive an automatic grade of "F".

Please note that in order to maintain flexibility in covering the course materials adequately, the instructor reserves the right to alter the schedule of lectures, discussions, and reading assignments at any time.

As you prepare the theme paper and term paper for this course, be careful not plagiarize any of your sources. Any plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional, whether blatant or merely inappropriate paraphrasing, cannot be tolerated. If you have any questions as you prepare your assignments, please do not even hesitate to ask the advice of the instructor (who well remembers his undergraduate days and can empathize with his students' plight). If in doubt about anything, quote it--even indirect quotations! The Honor Code of the College of Charleston strictly prohibits plagiarism, cheating, and attempted cheating. A student committing these offenses will be reported to the Honor Board and will fail this course. Additional penalties may include suspension or expulsion from the college at the discretion of the Honor Board. See the College of Charleston Student Handbook, page 11, for definitions of these offenses.

Students are reminded that eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited in the classrooms of the College of Charleston. Students may not make or receive cellular telephone calls or accept electronic pages during the class period. Please turn off any cell phones, pagers, etc. at the start of class. The classroom is an inappropriate venue for personal grooming, such as combing hair, applying makeup, etc., or even for sleeping.