A: TBD (we’ll define them using a poll and set 2 x 1-hour sessions; in addition, we can always meet over zoom with prior arangement or discuss over Slack).
Q: Where are office hours?
A: Ford Hall, Third Floor, Chemistry side, to the end: Office #316
Q: What can I do if I am not free during office hours?
A: we can set up an appointment to meet over zoom (usually 10 min). Also, there will be TA help available (TBD).
Q: When are the TA’s office hours?
A: TBD.
Q: Can I submit Homework Assignments late?
A: Only with prior permission (Slack) given an explanation or because of emergency (e.g. health); HWs build on each other so the maximum extension is 4 days.
Q: Can I complete a quiz late?
A: Only with prior permission (Slack) given an explanation or because of emergency (e.g. health); Quizzes are used for attendance AND formative assessments so you only get 1 free late attempt.
Q: Can I submit reading exercises late?
A: No (because they are needed before the lecture).
Q: Will you record classes?
A: No.
Q: Can I “attend” classes over Zoom?
A: Only due to health reasons and with previous permission from the instructor. In addition, the instroctor will not manage the zoom call so you need to get a classmate to: 1) sit in front, and 2) manage the zoom call and your questions. I can lend that person a webcam for easy setup.
Q: How is this class graded?
A: The format is S/U (Satisfactory/unsatisfactory) but run as a traditionally graded course so that you get an S (Satisfactory) if you get a 70% or higher during the course and U (Unsatisfactory) otherwise. See details in the Syllabus.
Q: Do I need a laptop?
A: Yes; Mac or PC is ok (ipads are too weak and Chromebooks tend to be insufficient).
Q: Do I need a to know some coding beforehand?
A: No.
Q: What do I need to get started?
A: Access to the website, access to moodle for the course, access to the Slack workspace for the course.
Q: What do I do if I am not officially registered (I don’t have Moodle)?
A: The course has a cap, and only if students leave will I let other students in. I will pick students based on the waitlist with no preference given to anyone.