<p>I'm signed up for this class next semester, my last semester at Berkeley. I am in the process of applying to grad schools right now and will have to fly out to the east coast a few times for interviews. I'm going to have to miss the first day of lecture and probably a few lectures and discussions during the semester. I have 2 friends in the class who are willing to help me out by sharing notes and iClicking for me. </p>
<p>Is the iClicker used for attendance in lectures? And is it necessary for the first day of class? I've heard that the class isn't webcasted, but are lecture slides posted online at least? What about ASUC notes? If I just do all the reading, will I know enough to participate in sections and do decently on the essays? I do need to take the class for a letter grade.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>