Grades will be made up of the following components, with approximate weights as shown:

75% - Performance in class
15% - Mini Project
10% - Homework

1. Performance in class
The instructor will give an introductory lecture for each major topic, after which students will take turns presenting and critiquing articles assigned by the instructor. Demonstration of thorough understanding, rigorous presentation of algorithms, evaluation of scope, significance, applicability will be expected. Demonstrations or evaluations of capabilities of published algorithms or possible improvements will, in many cases, require the presenter's own simulations. Every student will be required to read all articles/handouts and expected to contribute to the discussions. This occasionally will involve running simple experiments and discussing/comparing results. The presenter will be required to turn in their presentation in electronic form and will receive feedback and grade points. Others will write reviews of selected articles (see Home work). Details of roles and requirements will be discussed in class.

2. Mini Project
There will be a short project on a focused topic, as a conclusion of the semester. Projects will be presented in the last class period. The exact schedule, sleection of topics, and requirements will be determined and announced in class well ahead of time. entation-Guidelines-and-Requirements.pdf

3. Homework
Students will be required to turn in a short (approximately one page) review of selected papers. The requirements of the review will be explained in class. There will be no other homework to turn in.

3.1 Late Homework Policy Homework is due at the beginning of class on the due date. You can either bring it to class or drop it in the designated wall pocket next to my office door before class. After the due date, but before next class, homework can be turned in for 50% credit. You are encouraged to discuss your reading with classmates but you will hand in your own paper reviews which you are expected to understand, and you are responsible for the quality of the writing.