Drop-in tutoring is also available. In addition, the UNR Math Center , located on the 6th floor of the Ansari Business Building, provides free assistance to students. Students are expected to read the assigned sections of the textbook before each class , and in particular the example problems presented therein. The lectures will serve to summarize and to amplify the course material via additional sample problems, demonstrations, audio-visual materials, etc., as well as to provide an opportunity for students to ask and to answer questions. Mastery of physics requires practice.
Most students find analyzing and solving problems to be the best way to practice physics.
To guide and encourage such practice, problems have been assigned for each section, which students are expected to solve. These assigned problems will not be collected and graded, but weekly quizzes will be given most Fridays in class. These quizzes will consist of a problem similar to those assigned, as well as a few concept questions. Reviewing the assigned problems and quizzes is an effective way to prepare for exams. Three exams based on portions of the material covered will be given during regular class time, followed by a comprehensive final exam.