Note: While the instructor and teaching assistants are happy to discuss substantive issues associated with the course material during office hours, routine inquiries about homework or course material should be resolved first through personal initiative.
Instructor
James Spall: Office hours for spring 2026: Thurs. 8:45 PM–9:45 PM online via link sent to those who are registered for the class, or by appointment at another time.
Teaching Assistants
Geng Zhang . Office hours: Tuesday 3:00–4:00 PM and Thursday 3.20–4:20 PM in Wyman S425.
The TA is available during his office hours to answer questions and to provide general assistance with the class. However, because performance on homework is a major part of each student’s grade, he will not provide information that is specific to solving any of the assigned homework problems in advance of the due date for the assignment. In particular, to be fair to all students, he is not able to confirm or deny whether your tentative approach to a problem is correct or not; to do so would be tantamount to "pre-grading" your homework.