Monthly Archives: August 2010

Class 3: Java Semantics

Posted on 31 August 2010 by David Evans

Class 3 slides: [PDF] [PPTX] The first part of Problem Set 2 is now posted. The second (and final) part will be posted by Thursday, but you shouldn’t wait to get started on the first part. The reading assignments are … Continue reading →

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How Languages Effect Thinking

Posted on 29 August 2010 by David Evans

As we discussed in class Thursday, one of the reasons to learn a new programming language is because the languages we know impact how we think about solving problems. Natural languages impact thinking also. The New York Times Sunday Magazine … Continue reading →

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TA and PS1 Help Hours

Posted on 26 August 2010 by Robbie

Just to introduce myself more fully, my name is Robbie Hott and I am the TA for the class.  (See picture to the right). I will be in the Thornton Stacks from 2:30-3:30pm tomorrow, Friday, for help hours.  If you … Continue reading →

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Class 2: Introducing Java

Posted on 26 August 2010 by David Evans

Class 2 slides: [PPTX] [PDF]

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Office Hours, Help Hours

Posted on 26 August 2010 by David Evans

I’ve scheduled some additional office hours based on your surveys: Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm Thursdays, 11am-12:30pm Wednesdays, noon-1pm I believe that with these, there is at least one time that works for everyone in the class. If you can’t make it to … Continue reading →

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Survey Responses

Posted on 25 August 2010 by David Evans

Here are my answers to the questions people asked on the registration survey. If you missed your chance to ask a question, or think of something else you want to know later in the semester, feel free to ask new … Continue reading →

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Class 1: Engineering Software?

Posted on 24 August 2010 by David Evans

Here are the slides from Class 1: [PPTX] [PDF] The other materials from the first class (posted earlier): Syllabus, Beginning-of-Course Survey, Pledge [PDF for printing], Problem Set 1

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Problem Set 1

Posted on 24 August 2010 by David Evans

Problem Set 1 is now posted, and is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, 31 August.

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Course Pledge

Posted on 24 August 2010 by David Evans

The course pledge for cs2220 is here: [PDF (for printing)] [HTML (for on-line reading)]. You should print and read the pledge, and return a signed pledge to class Thursday. If you disagree with anything on the pledge, you should modify … Continue reading →

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Beginning-of-Course Survey

Posted on 24 August 2010 by David Evans

Before 5pm Wednesday (25 August), please: Register for the course site. Complete the beginning-of-course survey.

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