A TAD WEIRD but fairly easy! do not buy all those books he lists. (WASTE OF MONEY) he never goes over them in lecture !!

Professor Tatum is easily one of the most confusing individuals you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. When it comes to grades he will not budge on changes or appeals. In order to get an A you need to attend every lecture. This isnt stated in the syallbus, but it's a general rule.

Good luck, and dont take his goofy jokes to heart. He isn't a comedian but God bless his heart for trying.