It is essential that you attend all class sessions. The seeking or giving of unauthorized help, or the use of unauthorized resources on exams, homework, or class projects is a violation of academic integrity and will result in the immediate failure of the student for the course and the filing of charges of academic dishonesty. Please refrain from the use of the above devices during the scheduled class sessions. While I do not expect you to comprehend the material fully during class sessions, you should be able to get a good enough idea so that you can follow the lecture. If for some reason you feel lost during lecture and cannot get on the right track please stop me.
Specific questions regarding the material are always helpful and welcome.
If you however feel that you are generally falling behind for some reason, please see me as soon as possible during my posted office hours. The material is intense, especially after the first week of the course, and if you wait too long you may not be salvageable. Here are the chapters of the book I intend to cover. The topics mentioned under each chapter will carry most of the weight but will by no means be the only items taught. For each chapter I will mention which parts you should read and pay special attention to.