FAQ

General

• Do I have access to the video recorded materials?
  Yes. All AC295 students have access to live-streaming and to all the video captured materials.
• Is there a GitHub repo for the class?
  Yes. https://github.com/Harvard-IACS/2020F-AC295
• Does the individual Exercise (EX) mean I have to submit on my own but can I still work with my HW partner?
  You are supposed to work on your own, and you should not work with a partner. You can ask questions at Office Hours (OHs) and use all of your materials from the course up to the EX.
• I am an Extension School Student, can I participate to the forum discussion? And do they count towards my grade?
  All AC295 students -both Extension and Non-Extension- have access and should participate to the forum discussion. The grades recevied from this activity will count 10% of your final grade.
• Can I make-up for the forum discussion grade?
  The forum discussion is an activity that allow the students to solidify the materials tought in class and expand it with readings. Given the importance of this activity, you will not receive extra exercise to compensate poor grade.
• Project Topic
  A significant part of this course is a group project. You will work in small teams on a project about a topic of your choosing from those taught in class. You will acquire the data, design, and implement your application using the tools and techniques learned during the course.

Auditors

• Can I audit this course?
  This course is based on frequent interactions among teaching staff and students. Given the nature of the class and remote teaching, our policy is not to allow auditors.