Posted in 2009
First lecture Advanced Quantum Mechanics
Has happened today. There were almost as many students as Blackboard has predicted. Actually did not count them. Introduced Alina and she received an enthousiastic response (despite a realtively short appearence).
The audience is visibly more active than a year ago. Any time I was asking for a response, I was getting some. A hypothesis: this is a function of student density. When students are close to each other, they are less likely to fall asleep and thus follow the lecture. As to questions: we did not get that far. The questions usually come from international students, and it seemed that there are no many of them this year.
I’m afraid I was also slightly over-excited and put too much entertainment. The response to this was mixed. Perhaps because of jokes, was out of time for the Fock space. Anyway this topic suits more the lecture #2.
There were many organizational questions after the lecture: eventually, much more than in years past. There may be a sort of of misunderstanding. I am going to post a message at the Blackboard to make sure everybody knows the answers.
To summarize, I met a reasonably active, inspiring audience. However, I still have to adjust to it.
Roostervrij – No schedule
Trully hillarious. First week of the semester. People are intensively looking for lecture schedules. The only website were schedules are available is down. At least it responds with "Error" to any request.
Is this a university or a farm employing intellectually challendged individuals?
I recall that after the last ICT revolution there were some outdated computers left. The rumour had that rector has sent those to Africa, to help in the development of the continent. It is surely a nobel gesture. Would not it be not only noble but practical gesture to dispatch the responsible ICT team to the same continent? For lesser shame to Delft and to the country.
Whatever. I cannot check where I am supposed to give the lecture tomorrow.
Coffeeless day
There were no coffee today at 10:30. Nor at 11:00. Neither later. It’s so shameful to be an addict. It’s so shameful to expect that anybody would be glad to drink a cup of coffee together in the group…
Semester begins
This summer is over. I’m back to classes again. This year I will give Advanced Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Transport.
I’ve checked today how many students are enlisted for Blackboard. It’s 32 for AQM and 18 for QT, a bit more than expected.
Let’s see how many will show up on Wednesday and Friday.
Today I took part in a master thesis commission. There was an international student whom I know a bit. He has been very interested and motivated during his study in Delft. His result however might be better. Is it a price to pay for "enhanced mobility" of the new generation of students?