Vicki, If you are saying the course outline (or course description) specified certain lab activities using specific lab resources, but were intentionally not available, that seems to be quite unfair at the least, and possibly borders on fraud. As instructors we often have to "be creative" in getting our desired lab and demonstration resources gathered. But if these involve costlier equipment, supplies, or other specialized instrumentation, that is going too far. It's unfortunate that some schools place profits over instruction. Being thrifty is commendable, especially these days, but witholding essential materials seems a bit too much. Barry Westling