If I don't hear from you in the first week I will drop you from the course. Just say hi and give me your preferred email address. Read ahead, do your homework ahead. I can't help you if you ask me questions one hour before the homework is due. Don't just read as you go, it is more helpful to know what is coming up so you can plan.
Procrastination is the death of students.
I cannot help you if you don't tell me you need it.