As mentioned elsewhere, the lectures will closely follow the
textbook. The aim is to cover the entire textbook from cover
to cover. However, the book, while only about 100 pages long,
it is in many places tersely written.
The plan is to cover the entire theory, give as many proofs and
explanations as time allows, and refer students to the textbook
to fill in the gaps. It is for that reason that access to the
textbook is essential. As mentioned elsewhere, a copy will be
on reserve in the library, but it is highly recommended that
all serious students of the subject have their own copies (at
less than A$70.00, it is about half the price of a typical
first year textbook).
Please take notes in the lectures, then compare your notes with
the textbook to fill in gaps, read a different wording of the same
material, correct mistakes,
etc.
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