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  • Mar 27 : Problem Set 4 posted. Due on Apr 3, 5pm.
  • Mar 21 : Course Project Topics announced.
  • Mar 16 : Extra Lecture on Mar 17, 4:30pm.
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Activities

This page will list down the course activities in addition to the lectures.

Problem Sets (6x6 = 36%): They will be posted (at the course emailing list) with the following timeline.
  • Problem Set 1 : Jan 19, 2017 - Jan 30, 2017 (submit here)
  • Problem Set 2 : Feb 02, 2017 - Feb 13, 2017 (submit here)
  • Problem Set 3 : Feb 16, 2017 - Feb 27, 2017 (submit here)
  • Problem Set 4 : Mar 02, 2017 - Mar 13, 2017 (submit here)
  • Problem Set 5 : Mar 16, 2017 - Mar 27, 2017 (submit here)
  • Problem Set 6 : Mar 30, 2017 - Apr 10, 2017 (submit here)

Course Project (24%): The course project will be assigned with a possible research direction and a specific exploratory question and (in many cases) with a specific open question. We will a set of topics, and suggested presenters, in the lectures section of the course page. Here are the ground rules.
  • Topics : Each of you will select one topic each. The schedule for presentation of the topics is fixed along with the topic. They are chosen based on the dates of the lectures covering the required pre-requisites.
  • Duration : The project topics and assignments will be announced by Mar 15, 2017. The interim meetings will be scheduled during last week of March 2017. The final presentations and evaluations will be scheduled by the mid April.
  • Reading : Here is some advice on reading research papers. Pay attention to the three pass approach. By the time you are done with 1.5 passes, you are ready for the interim meeting.
  • Interim Discussion/Evaluated Meeting : There will be an interim individual discussion at about 1/3rd way mark (based on the duration). By that time you are expected to have an overview of the work and the different technical components clarified, although may not be to the full technical details. This might also be a good time to seek any help from the instructor if needed. This interaction will also be evaluated although with low weightage.
  • Presentations : Each participant will present the project work in a one hour slot. The whole class is expected to attend all the presentations and the slides(if any) and report will be made available to the class.

Exams + Viva
  • Midsem Exam (15%) : Mar 1, 2017 - Wednesday 3:30pm - 5pm.
  • Endsem Exam (25%) : Apr 28, 2017 - Friday 9am - 10:30am
    Viva : Apr 28, 2017 - Friday 11:00am - 4pm.