Syllabus

This page provides a schedule for the semester. It gives you a good idea what to expect the lectures to cover, when group discussions are scheduled, what reading you are expected to do in preparation for both lectures and discussions, when the homework assignments are due, and when the exams are scheduled. Please note, however, that this schedule may change during the semester. I prefer to adjust the coverage of material to meet the needs and desires of the class, rather than force the class to meet an arbitrary schedule decided before the semester even begins. Therefore, I will likely make adjustments to this syllabus as the semester proceeds. I may change due dates or the order of topics covered. I may add additional readings or reschedule discussions. For that matter, I may make any change I feel is appropriate to the course. I will, whenever possible, make changes at least one week in advance of the effected date. Therefore you should check the What’s New page frequently to see what may have changed.