The study guide is meant to call your attention to the main ones. Also, something might pop up in the news. It is not out of bounds to bring it up in class. The night class period will be broken in to two halves, with a break between the two parts of the class. Where I have a and b after a date, the topics for the two halves differ.
Attendance is important.
A good class is a working group, not just a pack of ears. Since one class session is one full week of material, I would rather have you come in late or leave early, if you must, than miss the whole session. Topics and Assignments. Week 1 part 1. General overview of the course.