The minimum is necessary in order that students make reasonable and steady progress in a course that is project-oriented. Graduate students are expected to spend 15-20 hours per week. Attendance Policy Attendance at the discussion and at the assigned laboratory sections is required. The only generally accepted excuse for absence is illness. If more than two laboratory projects or reports are missed without prior arrangement with the instructor, you will be asked to drop the course.
Project reports on assignments due at regular intervals.
A total of approximately 7-8 reports will be due throughout the semester. A research or special project report of the student's choice due by the last day of finals. A poster given on the last day of class on the student's research project. Class participation, initiative, and attendance. Students will publish their final project report on their web site.