Students are expected to have basic mastery of the use of these tools. Students with MACs may need access to IBM platforms on occasion to access some online catalogs. Attendance at the onsite is mandatory . Attendance in class is strongly recommended. Students are responsible for obtaining material missed when absent from fellow students.
Prior arrangement is recommended.
Class participation is strongly recommended and highly valued. Your contribution to class discussions during weekly broadcasts, during onsites, and in the class electronic discussion list will improve both your learning and that of your fellow students. Classes will combine lectures and discussions. Students will also do independent work through exercises and assignments. Students will be expected to do all required readings before the class indicated in the class calendar to increase their comprehension of the lectures and exercises and to enable effective participation in discussions.