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 Dates
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-**August 30 - October 15** *Introductionary part:* During this time there will be 10 lectures (2h with 15 break) and 4 practical hands-on exercises (each 4h). During this period the project groups organize, plan, and prepare their projects.
+**August 30 - October 15** *Introductionary part* with 10 lectures (2h with 15 min break) and 4 practical hands-on exercises (each 4h). During this part the project groups organize, plan, and prepare their projects.
 
-**November 1 - December 17** *Project execution part:* During this time the project groups conduct the project work. The work is coordinated over the Internet using the tools for collaborative software engineering covered in the course.
+**November 1 - December 17** *Project execution part* in which the project groups do the primary part of the project work. The work is coordinated over the Internet using the tools for collaborative software engineering covered in the course.
 
 The project execution part ends with an oral presentation and a written final report. These are meant to be completed before the holidays, but in case the final report needs further revision there is an absolute final deadline in mid-January.