Timetable and Events
For the course as a whole, the overall timetable is given in the syllabus.
For each unit, a handout will be provided, on or before the first date listed
for that unit in the syllabus. Please read this over right away. During
the dates listed, any special lectures, discussions, demonstrations, lab
exercises, field trips, etc. that relate to that unit will take place. Students
are invited and encouraged to attend.
If nothing is scheduled, students are encouraged to come to class to pick
up any new information or materials provided. Also, they can read or do
exercises, and ask questions of their colleagues or the instructor. As in
many senior classes, some students have little background in the field,
while others are involved in research projects and have a great deal of
specialized knowledge. When students with diverse backgrounds work together,
all benefit - those who tutor others often learn more than those who are
asking for help.
Working in the laboratory is of particular value when nothing is scheduled,
and when there are demonstrations or exercises involving computers. Part
of the DLPSI experience is to use computers and software to obtain some
insight into how digital libraries of the future might operate. Be sure
to share your comments, preferably in writing, with the instructor, so we
can improve things for others.
Remember that the core of the course is made up of the project, readings
and exercises, so concentrate on them until you thoroughly understand each
unit. Other activities should supplement these, make the course more enjoyable,
and provide other educational and experiential benefits. You are free to
work a bit ahead or to in other reasonable ways adjust your work schedule
to harmonize with demands from other courses or special circumstances, but
please, please, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
We hope that DLPSI works for you, and helps you learn even more effectively
in the future!
fox@cs.vt.edu
Mon Jan 16 04:19:35 EST 1995