<p>As for the tests, I’ve never had a class where we’ve had a test every week. I’m fairly sure professors are required to give a minimum of three tests per trimester (twelve weeks), but I’ve also taken a class where the professor has a test every two weeks. They may or may not give a mid-term exam, but usually give a final exam.</p>
<p>For the homework, if the professor assigns it, it will probably be graded. But every class is different as far as how much homework you have. Your professor will give you a syllabus on the first day of class that should have your final grade broken down into components (test grades = 30%, homework = 15%, etc.)</p>
<p>I think the biggest reason why people fail classes isn’t because they don’t do the homework, but that they can’t pass the tests. The core of your classes here will be lecture, so it’s necessary to take good notes and review them later. Good study habits are essential here, but as long as you don’t let e-mailing, IM, video games, and sports interfere, you should do fine. That’s part of the reason plebes aren’t allowed video games anyway.</p>