# Lecture 2

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## Before the Lecture

• Read Sections 1.1 and 1.2. (Note: Look at the section Outcomes to see what you are expected to get from the reading, perhaps after also some in class help.)
• Watch the videos related to these sections (after reading them):
• Write down all questions about the above topics to bring to our (online) lecture. Comments about the videos are welcome!
• Work on the assigned problems for these sections. (See Related Problems below.) You don't need to finish them, but try to work on as many as you can and the bring your questions to class.

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## Related Problems

All of these are to be turned in on 06/03 by 3pm.

• Section 1.1: 1, 3, 6, 7.
• Section 1.2: 2, 12.

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## In Class

In class:

• We will discuss the reading and pace.
• I will discuss the main points.
• I will answer any other questions.
• We can work on the HW problems.

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## Outcomes

After the assignment (reading and videos before class) and class, you should:

• be able to determine if an argument is valid or not (Problem 1.1.7);
• know the symbols and use of and'', or'' and not'';
• be able to translate statements from English to logical symbols (Problem 1.1.1) and vice-versa (Problem 1.1.6);
• be able to determine if a logical expression is well-formed (Problem 1.1.4);
• know how to write truth tables (Problem 1.2.2);
• understand the concept of logical equivalency;
• simply and prove equivalency using Boolean algebra (Problem 1.2.12).

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