Here we are, two years into the pandemic, and we still don't know when (or how) this is all going to end. Case numbers continue to be high and even though we are all committed to keep our community safe and healthy, you may have questions related to participating in a highly-interactive and team-based course like AP50. We have designed AP50 with the ongoing constraints of the pandemic in mind and hope that the answers to the questions below will provide flexibility and peace of mind.

What if…
…you don't feel safe in the active-class setting of AP50?	Because of the small group setting and the interactivity in AP50, you are likely to interact with more individuals than in a lecture-based class, increasing the potential risk of COVID-19 spreading. For that reason we are offering teams an opportunity to choose between participating in person or online. We will put you in a team with others who have similar preferences.
…you are concerned you may be sick?	Your health and that of others takes priority over everything else. Even if you haven't tested positive, tell your team members that you do not feel well and that for everyone's protection you will participate in the class online.*
…you are unwell and unable to complete class work?	The assessment approach in AP50 provides ample flexibility. You can request extensions and/or make-up opportunities using this form.
…you must isolate or quarantine?	You can fully participate in all class activities online.* While you cannot work on building parts of the project in the Active Learning Labs, you can arrange with your team to take on responsibility for other parts of the project.
…the teaching team has to isolate or quarantine?	The teaching team will divide itself among online and in-person teams, and as long as a sufficient number of teaching team members are able to support the students attending in person, everything will be fine. In exceptional cases we may ask for (some) teams to shift their activities online.
…you see people who don't have their nose/mask covered?	The wearing of well-fitted face coverings, covering both the nose and the mouth, during all in-person activities is mandatory. We share the responsibility for enforcing this requirement, so kindly remind others to cover their nose and mouth when they forget — for your protection and theirs.

*As hybrid teams are not permitted, ideally the entire team moves online. However, in this case we will permit teams with one individual online and the rest of the team in person.

We all share the responsibility to make sure that the activities in AP50 are safe for everyone in our community. To protect others and ourselves, it is essential that we adhere to the guidelines issued by the University.