Tentative Timetable

Sep 8

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

Sep 10

Announcement of selected students on the class web page. Teams for project 1 (randomly assigned) will also be announced. HW for Sep 13: 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 13, 15, 20, 22, 27

Project 1 discussion.

Sep 29

Project 1 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 2. HW for Oct 4: Read thoroughly the description of project 2.

Oct 4, 6, 11, 13, 18

Project 2 discussion.

Oct 20

Project 2 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 3. HW for Oct 25: Read thoroughly the description of project 3.

Oct 25, 27, Nov 3, 8, 10

Project 3 discussion.

Nov 15

Project 3 report presentations and submission. Formation of teams for project 4. HW for Nov 17: Read thoroughly the description of project 4.

Nov 17, 22, 24, 29, Dec 1, 6

Project 4 discussion.

Dec 8

Project 4 report presentations and submission.

Dec 13

Peer-review submission. Course wrapup.