They supplement the reading materials and lectures, and stimulate lively class discussions. You also have the option to do five discussion papers with the lowest grade dropped. Regular attendance is extremely important. Unexcused absences and lack of preparation for class will affect your final grade. The course outline below is our tentative schedule.
Topical material is subject to change via in-class announcements.
Students are responsible for keeping themselves informed of any changes and for obtaining notes and handouts. Deppen-Wood, et al.