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Preamble to 221:

Thursday 1-1:50 instead of Friday 1-1:50? Clickers: register and $20 smartPhysics:

https://www.smartphysics.com/ Course access key: 221s14 Instructor and course home pages: http://webspace.ship.edu/alcres/

Labs and exams: Exam 1 and 2 will take place during Lab (see syllabus for dates)

Study habits.

Study the class material the same day it is covered in class. Do not wait!Establish a schedule of study (eg 6 times a week for 1 ½ hours – this is a 5 credit course) and study physics during these times even if nothing is due.Physics require very little memorization and thus until you have actually understood the material and can apply it, you will have nothing to show for your work: there is a threshold of time, different for everybody, that must be spent studying. In everyday language this is when things “click”. You must study enough to reach that point.

Do not hesitate to come and see me for advice, especially if you are overwhelmed.