Course Logistics

Schedule / Location
- Tuesdays, 2:40–4 PM ET
- Room: MIT E15-359 & Zoom
- Slides/recordings: linked from each week page after class
- Thursdays, 5–6 PM ET
- Room: MIT E15-359 & Zoom
- Slides/recordings: linked from each week page after recitation
- Global recitations are organized locally by each node (via Zoom).
- Contact your Node lead for times and links.
- Tuesdays, 2:40–4 PM ET
- Room: Cloud lab!
- Labs are in place of lecture four weeks of the term.
- Available upon request. Coordinate directly with the teaching team.
Course Leadership
- Director: Dr. David Sun Kong —
dkong@mit.edu - Head TA: Alex Tran —
alextran@mit.edu - HTGAA/HTBAA Co-Founders: Dr. David Sun Kong, Prof. George Church, Prof. Joseph Jacobson
Grading
For registered MIT and Harvard students taking this class in person and for credit (MIT course MAS.S65), grades will be determined using the following rubric:
| Component | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lecture, Recitation, and Lab Attendance and Participation | 33% |
| Weekly Assignments (Class Write-ups and Lab Documentation) | 33% |
| Final Project (Group work and individual project) | 34% |
Committed Listeners are assessed on participation, homework, and final project presentation;
Contact your Global Node for grading details.
Course FAQ
Looking for more information about the course? Check out the HTGAA/HTBAA Course FAQ.