EXAMPLES OF CREDIT FOR IAP SUBJECTS

Below are examples of credit calculations for previous IAP classes. These examples are aimed at helping organizers determine the number of appropriate units for IAP 2011 credit offerings.

3 units (1-0-2 for fall or spring week) = 39 total hours (13-0-26)

• 21W.798 Letter Writing (Special Topic in Writing)
  For one week, MTWRF, 10 am-12 noon
  Total hours: 10 scheduled + estimated 29 outside = 39
  Weekly load: 10 scheduled + estimated 29 outside = 39

• 22.903 Neutron and X-Ray Reflectometry (Special Topic in Nuclear Engineering)
  For three weeks, MW, 10 am-12 noon
  Total hours: 12 scheduled + estimated 27 outside = 39
  Weekly load: 4 scheduled + estimated 9 outside = 13

6 units (1-3-2 for fall or spring week) = 78 total hours (13-39-26)

• 2.670 Mechanical Engineering Tools
  Section 1 (first two weeks of IAP): MTWRF, TWRF, 9 am-4 pm
  Section 2 (last two weeks of IAP): MTWRF, MTWR, 9 am-4 pm
  Total hours: 54 scheduled (excluding lunch) + est. 24 outside = 78
  Weekly load: 26 scheduled + estimated 13 outside = 39

9 units (2-0-7 for fall or spring week) = 117 total hours (26-0-91)

• 8.20 Introduction to Special Relativity
  All four weeks of IAP, M-F (except MLK Day), 2-3:30 pm
  Total hours: 28.5 scheduled + estimated 88.5 outside = 117
  Weekly load: 7.5 scheduled + estimated 23.5 outside = 31

12 units (4-0-8 for fall or spring week) = 176 total hours (52-0-124)

• 21F.701 Spanish 1
  3 1/2 weeks of IAP, M-F (except MLK Day), 9:30 am-12:30 pm
  Total hours: 51 scheduled + estimated 125 outside = 176
  Weekly load: 15 scheduled + estimated 35 outside = 50

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