When I went to college it was a mid-term, a final, a bunch or papers, and the prof didn't give a rats ass if you showed up or not.
I really enjoy the University I attend. My professors are great,they are like the ones you mention, it's up to the student to show up , take notes, study, and do the work. I enjoy that teaching style from my professors.
Although, I earned my AA degree at a community college, I found many professors acted as if they are teaching 5th grade, role call, quizzes, more tests than just a mid term and final, and why, I have no idea.
BTW TY Barracuda, I will look into that as well.