If your work is not legible, some credit will be lost - even if the solution is correct. No late homework will be accepted without prior consent of the instructor, or a signed medical excuse. No late exams will be given. Students are expected to come to class prepared, on time, and are expected to participate in class. Attendance will not, however, contribute directly toward your grade.
Any work missed is the student's responsibility.
The student may indeed receive a failing grade in the course. For information regarding Academic Misconduct and incomplete grades, refer to the catalog and the NMSU student handbook. Incomplete grades can only be given under extreme circumstances. State Feedback Design Observer Feedback Design Homework Guidelines State the problem. It isn't necessary to copy the problem verbatim, but there should be enough there so that someone not doing the homework would be able to know what the problem is.