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Research simulations
Experience enhances research, and so our task is to provide you
with pertinent experiences as fast as possible. Research simulations
are our primary tool.
Each research simulation takes place over several days
Before class:
- You go through a scenario at your
leisure before class
- You read notes prior to coming
to class. These notes replace what would serve as lectures in
a conventional class.
- You answer a few questions
regarding the notes prior to class
- The coordinator determines from your responses what concepts
are in need of attention and prepares the classroom experience
accordingly
In class:
- Classes are held in the computer lab. At this time, points that
gave people trouble are discussed, usually through hands-on examples
and exercises.
Outside of class:
- The mystery of the scenario is explored through problem
sets. These are lifelike, often confusing problems where it's
often as difficult figuring out what the question is as finding
the answer (that's the most lifelike part of them).
- Problems are tackled in groups, inside and out of class, with
the aid of teaching assistants and the coordinator.
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