CSc 227 Summer Beginning 3-June-2013 Rick Mercer and Lane Simons

Schedule We have maxed out enrollment 50 students in 906 Gould Simpson 15 students in an online section Recorded lectures, two screencasts each day Approximately 1:00-2:00 & 2:10-3:00 MTWTh Using a new system, Panapto, to record Rick’s voice and everything that happens on the computer Can view screencasts after clicking on the link in D2L You may be viewing that Panapto recording now Should be available within an hour of actual recording Lab time in 930 or 906 GS approximately 3:00-3:50 On line students may attend or complete work on your time

Expectations Two semesters in 5 weeks, 3-June to 3-July ABOR policy: devote 36 hours per week for this 4 unit course (range is more like hours) You will always have a project that is due in a few days from the day it was assigned You will often have two assignments at the same time Small programs or JavaBats in addition to large 100 pointers You may feel overwhelmed at times: 8 units worth of topics in one third of a semester weeks Online students can take tests in 906 GS Or you must arrange a proctor, which can be troublesome (see syllabus for suggested places to take your tests)

Things to know We will use D2L for a few things: Website: The book is available for free online Rick will have 6 copies for sale on the first day of lecture for $20 see syllabus for link to Last day to get your money back if you drop? Tuesday, 4-June Last day to withdraw with a “W” Friday 7-June

Accounts CS to use computers in 930GS (created) D2L Links to screencasts website, grades, drop boxes for some assignments (created) CodingBat allows us to find your work for some assignments (instructions to create on assignment) Piazza Questions and Answers (will receive an or you can sign up on your own) WebCat To turn in most large (100 pt) assignments. Provides feedback and auto grading (will receive )