course  goals:

• qualitative and quantitative understanding of modern physical science
• effects on our lives
• critical thinking relative to science issues
• concepts and ideas more important than formula

• textbook
• lecture
• TA
• fellow students
• WWW including online discussion board

• ask questions at lecture and of TA
• not all material can be covered in lecture
• questions indicate where most help is needed
• sit near front of classroom
• talk to fellow students
• often capable of better explanation than lecturer or TA
• use WWW discussion board
• form homework groups and set a regular time to meet

• paper and pen/pencil
• textbook
• calculator