General information

General information#

Instructor: Johnny Ryan

Office hours: Monday 15:00-16:00 and Wednesday 15:00-16:00 (no appointment required)

Office: See Canvas

Weekly schedule#

Lecture: Monday at 13:25-14:40 and Wednesday 13:25-14:40 in LSRC A156

Grading#

  • Assignments (45%): Submit weekly assignments on Canvas (see instructions in Lab #1). Assignments are due a week after they are set (i.e. the following Wed 11:59 pm). Late submissions will be penalized 5% per day late. Submissions will not be accepted after seven days past the deadline.

Note

Please let the instructor know before the deadline if you anticipate a late submission - we may be able to provide an extension.

  • Activities (15%): Submitted through Canvas. The deadline for activities will be the same day that they are set (i.e. Wed 11:59 pm). Late submissions will be penalized 5% per day late. Submissions will not be accepted after 7 days past the deadline.

  • Final project (30%): An essential component of this course is the final project which provides an opportunity to explore a particular topic of interest using some of the skills developed in this course. Students will present project during the week starting June 4 and submit a write up by June 6 11:59 pm.

  • Engagement (10%): Graded by instructor. Credit can be earned through attendance, participation in class discussion, visiting Professor during office hours, and helping other students with assignments.

Materials#

  • Class website: all lecture slides, assignments, and guides are available on this website.

  • OneDrive: the data for the labs are available on OneDrive. Please see Canvas for link.

  • Canvas: the lecture slides and assignments will also be available on Canvas.