CSc 227 Summer Beginning 3-June-2013

Rick Mercer and Lane Simons

ScheduleWe have maxed out enrollment

50 students in 906 Gould Simpson15 students in an online section

Recorded lectures, two screencasts each dayApproximately 1:00-2:00 & 2:10-3:00 MTWThUsing a new system, Panapto, to record Rick’s voice and

everything that happens on the computerCan view screencasts after clicking on the link in D2L

You may be viewing that Panapto recording nowShould be available within an hour of actual recording

Lab time in 930 or 906 GS approximately 3:00-3:50On line students may attend or complete work on your

time

ExpectationsTwo 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 24-48 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 timeSmall 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 GSOr you must arrange a proctor, which can be

troublesome (see syllabus for suggested places to take your tests)

Things to knowWe will use D2L for a few things:

https://d2l.arizona.edu

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/227sum13/

The book is available for free onlineRick 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

AccountsCS 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 email or you can sign up on your own)

WebCat To turn in most large (100 pt) assignments. Provides feedback and auto grading (will receive email)