Discussion addressed concerns of and questions about materials noted during the previous class meeting, extending ongoing discussion as it moved forward to consider currently assigned readings. Online discussion postings seem to be going well, which is good to see.

Students are reminded of the following due dates:

• Discus 1 (to be completed online before the beginning of class time on 9 September 2016)
• Discus 2 (to be completed online before the beginning of class time on 16 September 2016)
• Ppr 1 PV (in typed hard copy at the beginning of class time on 19 September 2016)

Please note that instructional materials are still being developed for the course.

Class met as scheduled, at 1100 in Weir 202. The class roster listed 12 students enrolled at approximately 0630, unchanged since the last class meeting. Eleven attended, verified informally. Student participation was reasonably good. One student from the class attended office hours since the previous class meeting.