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 The only requirement for this class is that you are comfortable programming and picking up new languages and tools that you have not been exposed to before. You will have some control over this, however, basic web skills are likely to be useful. The primary programming project in this class is one you design yourself. 
 
+In addition, please familiarize yourself with the course [academic conduct]({{site.baseurl}}/academic-conduct.html) policy. We will grade on the assumption that you have read and understood it. 
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 # Course Structure
 
 Many of the goals in this class center around learning by doing. This