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STA 294 Homework

1/15/99 Homework Assignment 1, due in class 1/25/99.

1/25/99 Homework Assignment 2, due in class 2/1/99.

2/1/99 Homework Assignment 3, due in class 2/8/99.

2/8/99 Homework Assignment 4, due in class 2/15/99. (Soln)

2/22/99 Homework Assignment 5, due in class 3/3/99. (Report on solutions)

PROJECT

The highlight of the course is the project. Acceptable project
topics can include literature reviews, expert systems, theoretical
work, computer software. If you need help selecting a project,
be sure to ask me for ideas. I encourage you to submit projects
that are relevant to your dissertation or long-term research
goals.

The project write up will be a 8-10 page paper formatted as
a submission to the Uncertainty in Artificial Conference.
Formatting instructions are here.

The grade for the project will be a TBD function of originality,
technical content, and your oral and written presentation.

3/1 Project Proposal due.

Proposal: A 1 page technical abstract plus a
bibliography and a schedule (milestones with
dates).
You must schedule a meeting with me before your
project will be approved.

3/26 Progress Report I.

Progress Report: 1-2 page report on status including
early results and milestones achieved. Alternatively,
you may schedule a meeting with me to discuss your
progress.

4/9 Progress Report II.

Progress Report: 1-2 page report on status including
results and milestones achieved. You should have
completed most of your project by this point.
Alternatively, you may schedule a meeting with me
to discuss your progress.

4/21 - 4/23 Project Presentations

Each student will have 25 minutes to present their
project. This will be the presentation order (randomly
selected):

4/21: Maria, Noam
4/23: Mark, Liang

4/23 Final report due.