Since all of you don't have uniform backgrounds, and some might be out of practice, there will be a short review in the first lecture. A practice worksheet will be passed out. In addition, Appendices B through E of the text will help you brush up on some techniques and definitions. There will be a short math quiz in the second recitation class, which will contribute to your recitation grade. I encourage you to participate fully in class discussions.
Physics is heirarchical and later materials build up from the previous ones.
I strongly encourage you to ask questions to clarify your doubts. Remember that all questions are good questions, and there is a good chance that if you are having trouble understanding a concept, others are also struggling with the same concept. To ensure that you are understanding the underlying concepts covered during the lectures, I will interrupt the class several times during each lecture to pose a conceptual question. You will be asked first to think about the question by yourself, and later discuss it with your neighbor. Then, I will poll the class to see how many of you obtained the correct answer.