If you consult others in your submitted work you must acknowledge their contributions in writing on the assignments. You will not be penalized for honest collaboration, but don't just copy. You are to be in class and to be there on time. Cooperative learning is more effective and more fun than struggling through material on your own. If you have a question during lecture, please raise your hand and ask it right away.
Chances are that other students are wondering the same thing.
If a question arises later, feel free to visit my office and we'll work through sample problems until you are comfortable with the mathematics. Make sure you have Maple V Release 5 on your computer. We will spend a fair amount of time in class learning how to use Maple for differential equations and linear algebra, and so we will use the computer in class on a regular basis. The course work will consist of a mixture of paper and pencil work and computer work. The computer may be used during hour exams and part of the final exam, unless otherwise directed.