You are expected to be able to work all of the problems in the textbook. Grades are based solely on 3 tests and a final exam. No makeup tests will be given. If an exam conflicts with another important commitment, arrangements can be made in advance to take the test shortly before the normal time, but no test can be postponed. In this way, you can tolerate a disaster on one of the three tests without much penalty.
All tests emphasize problem solving or the reasoned analysis of situations.
There will be only minor emphasis on factual information. All tests will be multiple choice in general but parts may be problems to be worked out in detail and graded by hand. Having taken PHY2004, you have a sense of what it takes to learn physics. Success rests on the ability to know the principles well enough to use them to solve problems or analyze situations. Expect to make a lot of errors as you study, but follow each error with an effort to use the new insights gained from the error to deepen your understanding.