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# ISTD FAQ


## Tracks
1. Do I need to declare my track?
    * Unless you are doing a custom track, you do not need to declare your track. Please note that the Software Engineering track is considered a custom track.

2. Do I need to get approval for Software Engineering track?
    * SE track is a custom track. Therefore, you have to seek approval from the pillar staffs before proceeding with your study plan.

3. I am planning to take up one of the pre-approved study plans for the Software Engineering track. Do I still need to get approval?
    * Yes, you still need to get approval regardless. However, if you choose to do the pre-approved study plan, the approval process will be much faster. 

## Modules

### 60.004 Service Design Studio
1. Can Service Design Studio fall under the Software Engineering track?
    * Since SE Track is a custom track, please consult the pillar staffs (Irma Bte Jumahat or Felice Peck) to see whether this module suits your study plan.

2. Can I audit the Service Design Studio module?
    * No, since the nature of the module is project-heavy (and given that it is a new module), and students would need to work closely with industrial mentors for the projects, the course instructors have decided to not allow students to audit this module.

###  Database Systems
1. Can I audit the Database Systems module?
    * The course instructors have decided to not allow students to audit this module.

### Machine Learning
1. Can I form groups across different classes?
    * Yes.