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The class will be a combination of lectures and in-class activities that will provide hands-on practice for PM roles. We will begin with interview questions involving behavioral and technical concepts, and transition to more complex PM-specific topics including product design, analytical, and case questions.  \nCourse Details  \n● Course: CMSC38XX  \n● Prerequisites: CMSC216 & CMSC250  \n● Credits: 1  \n● Seats:  \n● Lecture Time:  \n● Location:  \n● Semester: Fall 2020  \n● Textbook: Cracking the PM Interview, Cracking the Coding Interview, Swipe to Unlock, The Product Book  \n● Course Facilitator(s): Srivarshini Parameswaren, Desiree Abrokwa  \n● Faculty Advisor: Dr. Michelle Mazurek  \n● Special Thanks for helping with syllabus & course material: Annie Fang  \nTopics Covered*  \nSyllabus may be subject to minor changes, but drastic revisions will require input of students/facilitators, and those involved will be notified immediately  \n● Behavioral  \n○ Resume  \n■ How to approach  \n○ Concepts  \n■ Situation, Action, Result Model (S.A. 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