You are required to go to the section for which you are registered. On a very occasional basis (i.e. once or twice during semester), you are allowed to attend another discussion section if you can not attend your regular section. The three GSIs will be working closely together so that the material covered in each section is as similar as possible (without being overly restrictive).

Attendance is not directly computed into the grading policy. However, failure to attend the discussion section (or lecture) on a regular basis will likely have a negative impact on students' grades. Also, students who do not attend discussion section (or class) should be warned that it is not the responsibility of the GSI to do a makeup section during office hours. It is the student's responsibility to copy notes. from a fellow student or to attend another section.

There will be 6 homework assignments over the course of the semester. You will normally be given a week to complete them. They will be worth 20% of your grade, but only the best 4 out of 6 will count plus 1% bonus if you did HW 4 and it is not among the best 4. Homework will be due during lecture. Please do not work on the assignments during lecture. Late assignments will not be accepted without prior consent by either the professor or one of the GSIs.

GSIs do occasionally make mistakes in grading. Requests for grade clarifications/changes on homework assignments and exams should first be directed to your GSI (do not approach another GSI or the professor).