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+# Homework #1
+
+1. The first assignment is to fork the course syllabus and assignment. 
+
+    a. Sign into your UConn github account via [github.uconn.edu](github.uconn.edu). 
+
+    b. Go to
+    [https://github.uconn.edu/rcc02007/ME3255S2017.git](https://github.uconn.edu/rcc02007/ME3255S2017.git)
+    and watch the repository. 
+
+    c. Fork the repository to create your own version of the syllabus and assignments. 
+
+    d. In your own fork of the course github page, create a simple text file named
+    submission.md in the HW1 folder. In this text file, write one thing you expect to
+    learn in the class. 
+
+