Tentative Timetable

Sep 5

Class introduction and overview. Brief discussion of all 4 project problems. Students submit questionnaires.

Sep 6

Announcement of selected students on the class web page. Teams for project 1 (randomly assigned) will also be announced. HW for Sep 10: Read thoroughly the description of project 1, and at least two of last year's reports (accessible on courseworks once you're formally enrolled).

Sep 10, 12, 17, 19, 24

Project 1 discussion.

Sep 26

Project 1 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 2. HW for Oct 1: Read thoroughly the description of project 2.

Oct 1, 3, 8, 10, 15

Project 2 discussion.

Oct 17

Project 2 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 3. HW for Oct 22: Read thoroughly the description of project 3.

Oct 22, 24, 29, 31, Nov 7

Project 3 discussion.

Nov 12

Project 3 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 4. HW for Nov 14: Read thoroughly the description of project 4.

Nov 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, Dec 3

Project 4 discussion.

Dec 5

Project 4 report presentations and submission.

Dec 10

Peer-review submission. Course wrapup.