•Some math strong, some weak, as normal. We’ll try to hit a balance.
May add some options to lab.
•Science backgrounds weakish in general, again
normal.
•Popular topics include black holes and
constellations. Constellations are not of great interest scientifically
(we’ll see why), but we’ll
make sure some constellations are covered
in lab for certain.
•Mixed on issues of coverage, depth. OK.
•Science fiction, in moderate doses OK, and many have a genuine interest in astronomy.
•Some of your classmates play guitar, rugby, dance, and one admits that s/he likes “getting wasted.” One of you will apparently “throw up” if called on in class – so
I’ll usually ask for
volunteers first! Please volunteer when
asked, so we can avoid this
potential timebomb.