The course will be divided by topic segments, each with an assigned case study to be completed as a group. These topic segments will provide the building blocks for the final assignment: an in-class hackathon.
Tuesday and Thursday lectures
Tuesday and Thursday class sessions will be conducted as a lecture for all 40 students together, led by Professor Smilowitz, and often accompanied by a guest speaker.
Wednesday breakout sessions
On Wednesdays, you will meet in smaller discussion sections of 20 students each, led by the professor and teaching assistant on a rotating basis. Groups will present preliminary problem framing in the first breakout session of each topic segment. Groups will receive feedback on their initial ideas from the TA/professor, as well as from the other teams. Groups will present final reports in the second breakout session of the segment. Students will also submit a written report at the start of the following topic segment.
