Tentative Timetable

Sep 9

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

Sep 11

Announcement of selected students on the class web page. Teams for project 1 (randomly assigned) will also be announced. HW for Sep 14: 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 14, 16, 21, 23, 28

Project 1 discussion.

Sep 30

Project 1 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 2. HW for Oct 5: Read thoroughly the description of project 2.

Oct 5, 7, 12, 14, 19

Project 2 discussion.

Oct 21

Project 2 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 3. HW for Oct 26: Read thoroughly the description of project 3.

Oct 26, 28, Nov 4, 9, 11

Project 3 discussion.

Nov 16

Project 3 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 4. HW for Nov 18: Read thoroughly the description of project 4.

Nov 18, 23, 25, 30, Dec 2, 7

Project 4 discussion.

Dec 9

Project 4 report presentations and submission.

Dec 14

Peer-review submission. Course wrapup.