Frequently Asked Questions
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* Professor Patrick H. Winston is in charge in the fall. | * Professor Patrick H. Winston is in charge in the fall. | ||
* In recent years, the most conspicuous feature of the fall version is that it focuses toward the end of the semester on models of aspects of human intelligence. | * In recent years, the most conspicuous feature of the fall version is that it focuses toward the end of the semester on models of aspects of human intelligence. | ||
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| + | * In 2012, the fall version will also feature ''What I am Doing Now'' talks, by prominent MIT faculty and staff, that will complement Professor Winston's lectures. | ||
See the [https://sixweb.mit.edu/search/search?subject_num=6.034&term_season=Fall Underground Guide] for further guidance. | See the [https://sixweb.mit.edu/search/search?subject_num=6.034&term_season=Fall Underground Guide] for further guidance. | ||
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No. All the reading material you need will be online at zero cost. See the [[Reference material and playlist | references page]]. | No. All the reading material you need will be online at zero cost. See the [[Reference material and playlist | references page]]. | ||
| - | == Am I expected to attend lectures, tutorials | + | == Am I expected to attend lectures, tutorials, and the ''What I am Doing Now'' talks? == |
| - | Yes. We believe that the lectures, tutorials, and | + | Yes. We believe that the lectures, tutorials, and talks are all an |
important part of the MIT experience, and we work hard to make them | important part of the MIT experience, and we work hard to make them | ||
| - | interesting and useful. | + | interesting and useful. When we develop the quizzes, we will included material that is presented only in lectures and talks. |
<table cellpadding=5 border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td> | <table cellpadding=5 border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td> | ||
<b>Element</b> </td><td><b>Purpose</b> | <b>Element</b> </td><td><b>Purpose</b> | ||
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</td></tr><tr><td>Lectures </td><td>To introduce most of the material and provide the big picture. We often include questions on the quizzes and final that you can answer only by faithful lecture attendance. | </td></tr><tr><td>Lectures </td><td>To introduce most of the material and provide the big picture. We often include questions on the quizzes and final that you can answer only by faithful lecture attendance. | ||
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</td></tr><tr><td>Mega recitation </td><td>To demonstrate how to work problems of the kind that tend to show up on the quizzes. | </td></tr><tr><td>Mega recitation </td><td>To demonstrate how to work problems of the kind that tend to show up on the quizzes. | ||
</td></tr><tr><td>Regular recitations </td><td>To introduce some of the material, answer questions, provide additional perspective, and be a venue small enough for discussion. | </td></tr><tr><td>Regular recitations </td><td>To introduce some of the material, answer questions, provide additional perspective, and be a venue small enough for discussion. | ||
| - | </td></tr><tr><td>Tutorials </td><td>To review lecture material, work through practice problems | + | --> |
| + | </td></tr><tr><td>Talks </td><td>To see what's happening in today's research projects in talks that complement the material presented in lectures. | ||
| + | </td></tr><tr><td>Tutorials </td><td>To get help with the homework, review lecture material, work through practice problems, and have additional opportunities to ask questions and engage in discussion in a small venue. | ||
</td></tr></table> | </td></tr></table> | ||
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The subject is not centered on programming, but a substantial fraction of the homework | The subject is not centered on programming, but a substantial fraction of the homework | ||
requires an understanding of programming and working out some small programs. The | requires an understanding of programming and working out some small programs. The | ||
| - | quizzes and final do not include questions that require any knowledge of | + | quizzes and final do not include questions that require any knowledge of Python |
programming. | programming. | ||
| - | Students who program but are unfamiliar with | + | Students who program but are unfamiliar with Python will have to spend a couple of |
weekends to catch up; | weekends to catch up; | ||
students with no programming experience are advised not to take the subject. | students with no programming experience are advised not to take the subject. | ||
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You are allowed to bring tools such as calculators, clocks, rulers, slide rules, telescopes, etc. | You are allowed to bring tools such as calculators, clocks, rulers, slide rules, telescopes, etc. | ||
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| + | You may wear a costume. | ||
You are NOT allowed to bring cell phones, computers, iPads, etc (even if you turn off the wireless). | You are NOT allowed to bring cell phones, computers, iPads, etc (even if you turn off the wireless). | ||
| - | == | + | == How to I get my quiz back? == |
| - | Quizzes are handed back in | + | Quizzes are handed back in the next tutorial. After that, you can pick up all graded quizzes in Patrick Winston's office, [http://www.csail.mit.edu/resources/maps/2/251.gif 32-251]. Except under special circumstances (right before drop date, right before the final, or if you are physically unable to pick up your quiz), we will not give out quiz grades over email. |
== Can I collaborate with friends on the homework? == | == Can I collaborate with friends on the homework? == | ||
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See [[grading policy]]. | See [[grading policy]]. | ||
| - | == What if I'm sick or | + | == What if I'm sick or have a conflict with a quiz?== |
See [[grading policy]]. | See [[grading policy]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:41, 30 August 2012
Should I take the subject this semester?
The following are the major differences between the fall and spring versions:
- Professor Patrick H. Winston is in charge in the fall.
- In recent years, the most conspicuous feature of the fall version is that it focuses toward the end of the semester on models of aspects of human intelligence.
- In 2012, the fall version will also feature What I am Doing Now talks, by prominent MIT faculty and staff, that will complement Professor Winston's lectures.
See the Underground Guide for further guidance.
Should I buy a book?
No. All the reading material you need will be online at zero cost. See the references page.
Am I expected to attend lectures, tutorials, and the What I am Doing Now talks?
Yes. We believe that the lectures, tutorials, and talks are all an important part of the MIT experience, and we work hard to make them interesting and useful. When we develop the quizzes, we will included material that is presented only in lectures and talks.
| Element | Purpose |
| Lectures | To introduce most of the material and provide the big picture. We often include questions on the quizzes and final that you can answer only by faithful lecture attendance. |
| Talks | To see what's happening in today's research projects in talks that complement the material presented in lectures. |
| Tutorials | To get help with the homework, review lecture material, work through practice problems, and have additional opportunities to ask questions and engage in discussion in a small venue. |
What can I bring to the quizzes and the final?
You are allowed to bring any printed material you want (books, notes, problem sets and solutions, previous quizzes, etc).
You are allowed to bring tools such as calculators, clocks, rulers, slide rules, telescopes, etc.
You may wear a costume.
You are NOT allowed to bring cell phones, computers, iPads, etc (even if you turn off the wireless).
How to I get my quiz back?
Quizzes are handed back in the next tutorial. After that, you can pick up all graded quizzes in Patrick Winston's office, 32-251. Except under special circumstances (right before drop date, right before the final, or if you are physically unable to pick up your quiz), we will not give out quiz grades over email.
Can I collaborate with friends on the homework?
See grading policy.
What is the final grade distribution likely to be?
See grading policy.
What if I'm sick or have a conflict with a quiz?
See grading policy.
