Learning Objectives guide you through what you can expect to learn by reading and completing the chapter exercises.In each chapter, you will see the following features to guide you: Hopefully by having multiple options within one textwill provide for a seamless experience. Cognitive science and studies of how our brain process information has shown that the more ways you look at information the better it is for long-term retention. ⊗ Only reading the text and not watching any of the linked resources.ģ.

If after doing all of that you still find yourself looking for alternative explanations- please seek out help before looking online for other resources!Īvoid: ⊗ Only watching the videos and not reading the text. Make sure you have exhausted all the options (Links to Learning, watching animations, and other videos provided). I hope this digital text will be a happy medium between the two options.

You will also have access to lecture videos for some topics. These deliver the information and content as it pertains to this class. Unfortunately, many of them (and yes even some Khan Academy ones! ) are inaccurate, propagate misconceptions, or are not appropriate for the level of the class.Īs you read you will see embedded videos, animations, and additional links to learning.

Many students prefer to watch quick videos (often Khan Academy) and often seek out resources online.

Some students liked to have a reference, but textbooks are prohibitively expensive, dense, and not always aligned with what is taught in class.

It arose out of observations and feedback from several semesters of teaching, and more recently during the online semesters of 2020 -2021. This book was made especially for you, the student.

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