Early in the semester, the faculty and staff members of the department will present talks about the types of research they do. The only way to fail the course is not to come .
Attendance is mandatory .
The whole point of the course is lost without regular attendance. Therefore, as in previous years, you will be allowed at most one unexcused absence . Topics for all student presentations must be approved by the instructor at least one week prior to your talk. Ample time for questions will be built into the schedule.