Problems related to each reading assignment are also listed. Although the problems will not be collected, you should complete them before the next class period. Lectures, quizzes, and in-class exercises are prepared with the assumption that you have read and understand the assigned material and have completed the problems. Other types of extra credit projects may become available during the semester. Extra credit is limited to 18 points.
Attendance is mandatory.
Make-up quizzes and exams will not be given. A missed quiz will be recorded as a grade of zero. We cover a lot of material in this class and cramming for a night or two before an exam simply won't work. Furthermore, each section builds upon the material covered in the previous chapters and to succeed in this course you need to be fluent with one chapter before moving on to the next. Just like learning a foreign language or becoming proficient at a sport, you need to practice a bit each day.