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Welcome to Class!
Complete the following steps to help you get ready for your course.
Get to Know Your Instructor
Hi! I'm Dr. Cynthia Furse, and I'm delighted to be your professor this semester. I specialize in electromagnetics in complex environments, particularly bioelectromagnetics (antennas in or near the body), and fault location on energized electrical systems (using spread spectrum time domain reflectometry). You can find out more about me and my research HERE
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Read the course syllabus
The Syllabus will provide you with:
- Course Description: overview of course information, goals & objectives, required materials, & methods of evaluation
- Course Policies: submitting assignments, grading, & accommodations
- Student & Instructor Expectations: what you agree to upon taking this course
- Institutional Policies: drop & withdrawal, plagiarism, health & safety, & support for students of all backgrounds
- Course Content Summary: due dates & important assignments
Please read it carefully. You should be familiar with the schedule and process of the course.
Plan Your assignments & exams Schedule
Review the Syllabus to see what assignments and exams are scheduled for this semester.
Take note of these and their due dates so that you do not miss deadlines!
Schedule any proctored exams with Exam Services as soon as possible. For more information on how to schedule exams, view the Exams section on the Resources page.
Check out your resources
The University of Utah has a lot of excellent resources available to students both on and off campus. Take advantage of them! The Resources page covers:
- Course Resources: helpful links, textbooks, and more, just for our class.
- Tech Help: what's used in this course, what's available to you, & how to get help.
- Exam Services: how to schedule proctored exams & what you need to know about exam conditions.
- Support: what academic, wellness, community building, and career assistance resources are available from the U.