Tentative Timetable

Sep 3

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

Sep 5

Announcement of selected students on the class web page. Teams for project 1 (randomly assigned) will also be announced. HW for Sep 8: 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 8, 10, 15, 17, 22

Project 1 discussion.

Sep 24

Project 1 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 2. HW for Sep 29: Read thoroughly the description of project 2.

Sep 29, Oct 1, 6, 8, 13

Project 2 discussion.

Oct 15

Project 2 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 3. HW for Oct 20: Read thoroughly the description of project 3.

Oct 20, 22, 27, 29, Nov 5

Project 3 discussion.

Nov 10

Project 3 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 4. HW for Nov 12: Read thoroughly the description of project 4.

Nov 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, Dec 1

Project 4 discussion.

Dec 3

Project 4 report presentations and submission.

Dec 8

Peer-review submission. Course wrapup.