They will not be graded. Solutions will be discussed in recitations. Working out homework problems will provide preparation for passing exams . Students are encouraged to study and discuss homework and course topics in study groups. While theoretical concepts are developed in class, their understanding is deepened in the recitations by discussing concrete examples.
Recitations also provide practical hints for solving homework problems.
Students are required to attend and participate actively in all sessions of their respective assigned recitation sections. They will have the chance to express section preferences via sign-up sheets that will be available in class early in the course. Students are expected to attend all meetings of their assigned recitations, as well as the weekly labs and lab lectures. TAs, days, times, locations , and section assignments will be posted. Recitations will begin on Thursday, January 25, 2001.