Announcements

December 5, 2001

For those that want to add snazzier features to their projects, check out these examples:
CountDown: revised to show images and sound
Etch-a-Sketch applet: a better way to do keyboard input

December 3, 2001

Sign up for final project demos here.
You should have been mailed your group ID and password already.
Remember, the entire group must attend the demo.

November 30, 2001

You should be working on your final projects at this point.
Your group and game preferences are online here.
Office hours during reading period are available here.

November 28, 2001

Reminder: your final project web page is due by Wednesday, November 28.

November 21, 2001

Reminder: the third exam is on Wednesday, November 28.
We will review in class on Monday --- come prepared with questions!
To help you study, review questions are available here.

November 19, 2001

The current classwork and the Pong extra credit are both due before Thanksgiving break. You will be graded on what is linked from your, or your clearly indicated partner's, website as of the break.

November 5, 2001

Today we are starting to work on a large coordinated project, please start with a new partner.

November 2, 2001

Reminder: the make-up exam work is due in class on Wednesday.

October 31, 2001

Per your requests, our old TA, Rob, will be holding a review session Thursday night, 7-8pm, to go over readings from the textbook. There will be an extra credit reading quiz on Friday.
Our new TA, Rafael, will be holding office hours every Sunday night at 7pm.

October 24, 2001

Reminder: make sure to do the reading to prepare for the in-class discussion on Friday.
Note: the due date on current classwork has been pushed back to Monday.

October 19, 2001

Reminder: the second exam is on Wednesday, October  24.
We will review in class on Monday --- come prepared with questions!
To help you study, review questions are available here.

October 17, 2001

To celebrate that today we are going to make shapes move, please move on to a new partner.

October 10, 2001

Have fun and prepare for the coming exam by entering the Recursive Art Contest!
Make sure all classwork is completed and linked in to your web page by the start of Fall Break.

October 1, 2001

The exams will be returned on Wednesday, October 3.
You will receive feedback on your first four Java projects this week via email. As we work out the kinks in the system, you should get more regular feedback.

September 21, 2001

Reminder: the first exam is on Wednesday, September 26.
We will review in class on Monday --- come prepared with questions!
To help you study, review questions are available here.

September 17, 2001

The course FAQ is updated frequently, so please check it regularly.
You can pick up a copy of Visual J++ for your home Windows PC in class on Monday.
You can download a self-installing copy of GP for use with Visual J++ here.
The TAs will be available in the classroom, 229 Social Sciences Building, starting this week.
This information is also available online on the administrivia page here.
  Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
7-8pm   Andrew Rob Rob   Andrew

September 11, 2001

The deadline for your Alice animation has been extended until Friday.

September 10, 2001

Your Alice animation must be finished before class on Wednesday, when you will present your work in class.

September 3, 2001

The course calendar serves as the syllabus for the course and is updated daily, so please check it frequently.

August 29, 2001

The course textbook should be at the bookstore by the end of this week. In the meantime, we will be reading copied chapters from other texts and so you will not need the textbook until next week.

August 27, 2001

Welcome to CPS 4!
This website complements your classroom experience. Important announcements will be posted on this page and may be announced in class. You are responsible for all material that appears on these pages and thus should check for updates frequently.
This course is not recommended for students who want to continue to take courses in the Computer Science department. If you are not sure this course is right for you, see our guide for choosing the right introductory Computer Science course.
 

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