Much work will be involved. Because of the volume of material and the fact that later topics often build on earlier work, it is vital to keep up with the reading and exercises. If you find yourself having difficulty with any part of the course, please call me, see me before or after class, or send me an e-mail message, so that I can help clarify the problem. Please do not feel hesitant for any reason about doing this. Remember that most students have difficulty with some aspects of the material.
Students sometimes find it useful to study in pairs or groups.
If this is true for you, I encourage you to do so. You are also welcome to work together on any ungraded exercises, as long as you use this approach not to shift the responsibility for learning to your group, but to come to an independent understanding of the concepts covered. You are, of course, expected to work independently on graded assignments and examinations. Attendance is not required, but in my experience students do not successfully complete the course if they do not attend as regularly as possible. It is important that you check your e-mail frequently, preferably at least once a day.