Students are asked to use the principles and information covered in the class to interpret historical and current observations and to solve problems. If you are high on list, come to first discussion section. Changes within sections of the same T.A. will be given preference, because these can be handled internally. We will be quizzing you on your use through the quarter. New, experimental programs will be featured in discussion sections.
Helps make sense of topics that are complex or obscure in isolation.
The first set concerns science in general. The universe is regular enough to allow useful predictions. We are not at the mercy of elves and spirits or arbitrary gods. But we can trust the results of our research. Controlled experiments are essential for scientific inquiry.