If you have read and are familiar with the assigned chapter before the lecture, this will greatly assist you in understanding the lecture. This class will require reading and studying on a daily basis. Solutions to all of the exercises and problems are on reserve in the library. You should use these answers to check your work, and prepare for the exams. Your grade in the course will be determined by averaging your scores on three equally-weighted exams and applying the standard 10 point grading scale.
Students usually do better when they take the exam with the class.
However, I understand you may experience circumstances beyond your control. If you cannot take the exam with the class, I may allow a schedule change only if you notify me in advance. Any changes will be announced in class. Additional practice in solving problems is available in the alternate problems that follow the main set of problems and the review problem at the end of each chapter. I have a solutions manual with answers for all exercises and problems in the textbook.