Section 4 How will I learn?
Before each lecture.
You will have to watch a few videos before coming to class using Panopto. The total time of each of these assignments are typically < 20-25 mins. These videos will introduce you to the topics and definitions we will be going over in class.
During each lecture.
We will start each lecture with an icebreaker that will allow you to get to know your classmates and your teaching team. We will review the definitions you saw in the pre-lecture videos, and then we will delve deeper into the topics by working problems in class.
Actively participate in class by interacting with me, and your classmates. This will make for an enjoyable learning experience for you as well as your fellow classmates.
Recordings of the class as well as the notes I write in class will be made available to you. However, you should not primarily rely on these recordings to learn. Recordings are being made available to you to refer back to things you may have missed, or need to relisten to, or in the case of emergency, catch up with the material when you may have missed class.
Homework.
Each week you will be assigned a homework based on the topics we have covered during the week. These homeworks are meant to serve as a learning tool. The solutions of the homework will be provided along with the homework.
While you are learning the materials, it is okay if you do not know how to solve a particular proof. Refer to your notes or the solutions for hints and help.
You can collaborate with others on the homework. If you do so, please write the names of the students you collaborated with on your submission. Self-evaluate your work using the solutions provide. The homework you submit, must be your own work. You are not allowed to screenshot the homework solutions in to a document, or copy past the solutions and claim this work as your own.
Quizzes.
During the discussion sessions on Friday, there will be a 10 minute quiz. This quiz is to help you evaluate, whether you are comfortable with the material learned that week. The quiz will be closed book, closed notes. However, you will be allowed one sheet (8.5x11 inches) of notes as support.
During the last 10 minutes of the discussion sessions, you will be allowed to correct and resubmit your quiz.
Discussion Sessions.
The discussion sessions are scheduled for Friday. Your TAs will guide these sessions and work on problems with you. You may use this time to ask the TAs questions regarding the material.
Exams.
There will be two mid-terms as well as a comprehensive final. These exams will help you review the materials, and showcase what you have learned.
The exams are scheduled for September 29, 2022 and October 27, 2022.
These exams will be held in the evening 7:00 PM–8:30 PM. There will be no alternate mode of taking the exams.
Final exams will be scheduled according to the Registrars office. This date will be available mid-November.