because of the delays and problems with various books and sources, this first week is an extra week, so to speak - to sort of get to know each other, get soem reading done (as it is a LOT for the first week's lecture - sorry bout that ) and work out any remaining bugs so things go smoothly for the duration. This weeks chats, I hope, will clarify further any unresolved questions any of you may have. See you Wednesday night!