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Ocean Engineering

Effective Speaking
Barbara Smith
Tue, Thu, Jan 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 04-06:00pm, 1-390

No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 02-Jan-2004
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None Required

Have you always wondered why some people seem at ease with public speaking? Have others told you to speak up because you speak too softly, or perhaps you are self-conscious because of your accent? Well, this class is for you! You will learn the proper techniques for projecting your voice and delivering a talk.
Contact: Barbara Smith, 5-320, x3-0137, bsmith@mit.edu

Introduction to Effective C++ Programming - Basic Dos and Don'ts in C++ Programming
Kwanghee Ko
Mon Jan 26 thru Fri Jan 30, 02-03:00pm, 1-371

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 23-Jan-2004
Limited to 20 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Knowledge of C and C++, some programming experience

C++ is an increasingly popular and widely-used computer language, particularly in engineering. More and more emphasis is being placed on the ability to write ``good'' code for these applications. In this course, the basics of writing an effective program using C++ will be reviewed, with discussion of the important points, and some useful tips.
Contact: Kwanghee Ko, 5-424, x3-7950, khko@mit.edu

Palmistry
Mary A. Mullowney
Sat Jan 10, 12-04:00pm, 1-135

Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Jan-2004
Limited to 30 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: None

An introduction to the ancient art of palmistry, a path to understanding yourself and others by studying the lines and markings of the hand. A mini-reading of each student's palm is included in the course. Please sign up via email only.
Contact: Mary A. Mullowney, 5-224, x3-4331, mamullow@mit.edu


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