This course will be mainly taught by conventional lecture methods with in-class projects and discussions. The lectures will not necessarily cover all of the material that will be used in the homework or project. Lecture notes will be posted online in the format of Jupyter notebooks, which the students should check their accuracy.
Attendance: Each student should be aware of the regulations that are listed in the student handbook. The class attendance policy, which the Georgia Tech regulations say shall be at the discretion of the instructor, will be as follows: There will be no prescribed maximum number of unexcused absences for this class. However, if it is apparent that lack of attendance at class may be impairing a student's performance in the course, the instructor may require that the student not miss more classes, under the penalty of failing the course.
Academic Integrity: Georgia Tech aims to cultivate a community based on trust, academic integrity, and honor. Students are expected to act according to the highest ethical standards. For information on Georgia Tech's Academic Honor Code, please visit either of these links (one, two). Any student suspected of cheating or plagiarizing on an assignment will be reported to the Office of Student Integrity, who will investigate the incident and identify the appropriate penalty for violations.
Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a student with learning needs that require special accommodation, contact the Office of Disability Services at (404) 894-2563 or this link, as soon as possible, to make an appointment to discuss your special needs and to obtain an accommodations letter. Please also e-mail me as soon as possible in order to set up a time to discuss your learning needs.
Student-Faculty Expectations: At Georgia Tech we believe that it is important to continually strive for an atmosphere of mutual respect, acknowledgement, and responsibility between faculty members and the student body. See this link for an articulation of some basic expectations – that you can have of me, and that I have of you. In the end, simple respect for knowledge, hard work, and cordial interactions will help build the environment we seek. Therefore, I encourage you to remain committed to the ideals of Georgia Tech, while in this class.
Unexpected Problems: If a snow and/or ice storm (or any other cause for the Institute to close) occurs on a day scheduled for a problem set due date, it will be due on the first day the Institute opens again. Submit your assignment to the previously specified venue (for example, T-square or email) if class is not held that day. Check the GT web pages and class announcements on T-square for information.