Contingencies

"Rely on planning, but never trust plans."
-- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Plan A: For the time being, we should assume that the course will proceed as usual.  But on the off chance that the college must temporarily suspend in-person classes during the break, do bring your books and notes with you on break.


Plan B:  In the case of a temporary suspension of in-person classes, the preferred alternative is to use Zoom videoconferencing.  If you do not have Zoom on your tablet or smartphone, please download it ASAP. 

Plan C:  Many colleges and other organizations may opt for plan B, which means that Zoom could be subject to overloads or crashes.  In that case, I shall post lectures on the blog.  They will consist of short clips of me talking, along with relevant videos.  These posts will not be of professional quality, but they will do in a pinch.

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Other notes:

The syllabus calls for oral presentations on April 7 and 9.  If we are not having in-person sessions that week, we shall do them via Zoom.  If that does not work (see plan C), post your presentations on the blog.  You may use PowerPoint or videos.

Some of you may want to take part in the simulation (Mar 31, Apr 2).  See this page for contingency plans.

During this potentially-difficult time, I am very open to suggestions on how we can manage.