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pivoxa15
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If a student wanted to do well for a course, he should ask the lecturer before hand about the course and prepare for it before the semester. What sort of questions should the student ask the lecturer?
symbolipoint said:The student usually does not need to ask the "lecturer" anything about how to prepare for the course. The student needs to have (hopefully recent) credit in the prerequisites for the course. If the student is in doubt after being informed on the prerequisites, then the student could ask the "lecturer" of the intended course.
My own opinion about something like fundamental physics of Electricity & Magnetism is that merely having passed your Calc II course might not be enough to perform well in this E&M course. Having more mathematical applied maturity with the Calc II and analytical geometry are very very useful in ensuring good success and good learning. You would believe that the prerequisite courses are enough - but not always if you are weak at solving analytic geometry and calculus problems, or if you are still inexperienced doing so. For me, E&M at that level was a struggle. I could have done better if I would have repeated it, since I also restudied Calc II. In short, prerequisite course credit alone is not always enough.
It is still up to you if you want to discuss how to succeed in the course with the "lecturer" (I assume you mean "instructor" or "professor").
JasonRox said:I would never ask the lecturer. Bad ones lie and good ones tell the true. You just have no way of telling who's who.
pivoxa15 said:Experience tells me that doing the subject beforehand is essential for success, unless if you have nailed the prereqs which I clearly haven't.
cristo said:You admit yourself that you are not comfortable with the pre-requisites, so surely that tells you what to prepare for before the class! You should make sure you know all you should know before you try and learn anything new.
The course is about [insert topic here]. It will cover [insert specific topics or concepts].
The prerequisites for this course are [insert prerequisite courses or knowledge]. It is important to have a strong foundation in these areas before taking this course.
The teaching methods for this course will include [insert teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, group work, etc.]. The exact methods may vary depending on the topic being covered.
The required materials for this course will be [insert required textbooks, articles, or other materials]. These materials will be essential for understanding and completing assignments for this course.
The expectations for assignments and exams will be [insert expectations such as length, format, and due dates]. It is important to carefully review and follow these expectations to ensure success in the course.