Section 6859

Tuesdays 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Room 2928

Getting Started

Welcome to the course!

You will use the World Wide Web, e-mail, your textbooks and lectures to explore the fundamentals of Java programming using J2SE 5.0.

Please be aware that computer science and programming courses may require more time and energy than some other courses. You must be disciplined, as the programming projects come regularly and generally increase in difficulty as the semester progresses. Set up a regular schedule of between four and six hours per week to work on the projects. The reading may be accomplished either before or after the topics are discussed. Choose the approach that works best for you.

Please complete the assignments by the dates specified in the assignment schedule. Details will be discussed in the first class meeting. If you miss that session, be sure to meet with me to insure that the procedures are clear.

It is essential that you become familiar with the course materials right away. Explore the web site thoroughly, as it contains much of the information you'll need to succeed.

I look forward to working with you! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Things to do first

1. Review

   the syllabus page for information about the course.

2. Check in with CATE.

   Here, you will create your CATE system (Center for Advanced Technology in Education) user name and CATE password, which you will use to reach the gradebook and submit your projects. Simply fill in the online section 6859 checkin form.

3. Join the mailing list.

   You will use the Java email list for questions about course content and programming projects. All students as well as the instructor will have the opportunity to view your concerns and respond.
   • Register at http://lists.sonic.net/mailman/listinfo/srjc-java
   • You will receive an email with a subject line beginning with "confirm," asking for confirmation.
   • Simply reply to this email by sending whatever your email client produces when you generate the reply.
   • You will then receive a welcome message with instructions on using the list manager and your password for accessing the options for your list subscription.
   • After your registration is complete, you may submit questions and responses at srjc-java@lists.sonic.net

4. Check in with this course

   by February 2:
   • In the first submission you will simply verify that you have read, understood and accepted the syllabus and have joined the email list.
   • As noted in the schedule, the CATE form may be accessed at http://online.santarosa.edu/testbank/?7479.
   • Failure to submit a valid checkin by the above date will result in a penalty equal to one project and an ineligibilty to submit assignments.

The gradebook

2007/02/04