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 ====== Format ======
-=== Labs ===
+  * **Labs**
-The labs focus on technology. They are self-contained and enable you to learn the MIPS assembly/machine language and explore CPU design through Verilog.
+The labs focus on technology. They are self-contained and enable you to learn the MIPS assembly and machine languages and explore the CPU datapath and control through Verilog.
+  * **Lectures**
+The lectures focus on concepts, principles, and the big-picture. Certain MIPS-specific details are also covered to demonstrate complex ideas or to compare and contrast implementations.
+  * **Quizzes and Games**
+Some lectures will include pop quizzes or games such as Jeopardy aimed at reviewing and discussing ideas, uncovering fallacies, and avoiding pitfalls. These activities are intended for active-learning, not assessment.
+  * **Assigned Readings**
+The lecture notes (linked to from the Calendar) include assigned readings from the textbook and from selected articles. These are integral parts of the learning experience of this course.
+  * **Discussion Group**
+You are strongly encouraged to contribute to this group. By simply framing an issue into a question, you help sharpen the learning focus for yourself and for others. And by answering a question or engaging in a discussion, you sharpen your ability to prove a point or assess one.