Most importantly, you are expected to be committed to learning the subject matter. If you are not open to new ideas, or are not committed, expect your grade to reflect this. Your continued enrollment in this course means that you accept these responsibilities and are aware of the guidelines set forth in the syllabus.
Grades are a carrot that encourage learning.
Thus, I will do my best to help you understand the topics and to do well on the exams. I realize that you have a busy schedule and often face difficulty in getting enough time to study. This makes it all the more important to get involved while you are here. We are going to have fun but expect to work. I don't want this to happen to you, so for your sake put in the time that you need to really know the material.