Welcome to the course. Here you will find the majority of class content.

Discussion Boards and other interactive features can be found on the WPI Canvas site.

Weekly Time Guideline

 4 hours class time
 4 hours reading (2 chapters ~90 pages @ 2 minutes per page)
 8 hours practicing mastery of material
   - papers, group project, class activity preparation
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16 hours / week

The Syllabus will change throughout the course as talks are scheduled, new interests are found and material is covered ahead or behind schedule. Changes will be made in class and recorded in the class slides. You are responsible for the material in the assigned reading and class slides.

The turning in of material artificially generated is not allowed unless it is the object of study. Please speak to me if you are having difficulty with the course.

Students with approved academic accommodations should plan to submit their accommodation letters through the Office of Accessibility Services Student Portal. Should you have any questions about how accommodations can be implemented in this particular course, please contact me as soon as possible. Students who are not currently registered with the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) but who would like to find out more information about requesting accommodations, documentation guidelines, and what the accommodated interactive process entails should plan to contact OAS either by email AccessibilityServices@wpi.edu, by phone (508) 831-4908, or by stopping by the office on the 5th floor of Unity Hall.

`Would you like feedback on a paper that you're writing--or even a presentation or poster that you're creating? The Writing Center is here for you! Located in Salisbury Labs 233, the Writing Center offers free one-on-one consultations (in-person and over Zoom) to help you improve your communication skills. Tutors will read/listen to your work, give you feedback about your composition's strengths and weaknesses, and help you (and your team) chart a path forward as you revise. And since tutors are WPI students themselves, you can count on a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Consultations are open to all WPI students, undergraduate and graduate, for all classes and projects (even projects you're doing outside of class), and tutors will happily work with you at any stage of your process—early brainstorming, revising a draft, polishing a final draft. To see appointment options for both in-person and Zoom meetings, go to wpi.mywconline.com , or learn more about our services by visiting our homepage: wpi.edu/+writing

WPI's Student Development & Counseling Center (SDCC) staff are available for students in need of support: contact them directly and confidentially by phone at 508-831-5540 or email at SDCC@wpi.edu; or stop by their office at 16 Einhorn Road.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free, 24/7 service that can provide individuals with support, information, and local resources regarding suicide. Call them at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. There is also Suicide Awareness & Prevention information on the WPI website.

If there is a chance someone is in imminent danger of suicidal action, WPI Campus Police can be reached at 508-831-5555 (or call 911 if off campus).