For each class we typically have a reading assignment and you will be expected to write and submit a short review for each paper (submit the review to me via email before class).
In the first few weeks of the class we will read more papers per week, but the papers should be fairly easy reading. Later, we will read only one or two papers per week, but they will be more technically dense.
Take a look at "How to Read an Engineering Research Paper" by Bill Griswold. It has a link to a template that you can use for your reviews.