In this class we use "gapped" lecture notes. The idea is that the tedious part of the note-taking is done for you, so that you spend less time in lecture writing, and more time listening and learning. The gaps represent those parts of the material that I think need to be emphasized, or that you need to learn how to to write and/or draw yourself. The gaps also prevent you from falling completely asleep at 7:30 AM! You don't HAVE to use these notes, you could make your own notes, however, I strongly encourage you to use them.