In summary, the course is very difficult and demanding. There is no formal grade assigned for attendance. However, attendance records will be kept and could be taken into consideration at the end of the semester for students who are borderline with respect to course grades. The homework assignments and exams will contain material covered in the lectures and homework review, so, it is in your best interest to attend class. If you will be routinely arriving late to class because of unavoidable reasons, please let me know so you late arrival is not misunderstood.
All exams are mandatory.
If you have a conflict call or speak with me in person before the time of the scheduled exam. If I am not in my office when you call or visit, a voice mail, e-mail, or written message can be left 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The secretary will take a message. In-class exercises and problems. Textbook as a reference source to compliment lecture material, and for homework and in-class questions, exercises and problems.