Our goal is for you to develop an understanding and intuition for physics so that you can solve practical problems. The best way to accomplish this goal is by thinking about and solving lots of problems and experimenting in the lab. We hope that Physics 201 will develop the critical thinking and collaborative skills you will need in your future career. It's not possible to learn physics without asking lots of questions and working lots of problems. The more active you are, the more you will learn.
Chances are half the class has the same one.
We strongly recommend studying together with other students in the class. Administrative announcements about the course, examinations, etc., will be made in lecture and will sometimes be sent out by email. Please let us know how we are doing. We need input from you to make Physics 201 as effective and enjoyable as possible. Bring to first lab.