Labs, etc.Extra sessionsLabsMoore 207Office hoursEmailProblemsThe EndJan 14, 2019Labs, etc.2Extra sessionsSome of you are really new to computer programming, other have considerable experienceI will have an extra weekly session for beginnersTime and room have not yet been determined, but will most likely be on Thursdays or FridaysIf you are already a programmer, and you understand things like arrays and functions, you probably should not attendNo new material will be presentedFormat will be primarily question-and-answerAttendance is strictly optionalThese sessions will continue as long as there seems to be a need for them3LabsI have two labs scheduled3:00-4:00 Fridays, in Moore 2074:00-5:00 Fridays, in Moore 207Everyone is expected to attend one of these labsThere are two because Moore 207 is too small to have everyone at onceI will try to arrange it so that everyone gets their choice of which lab to attendPlease check the website,http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~matuszek/cit591-2004/index.htmlto make sure which session you are signed up for4Moore 207Moore 207 is a Linux labMany of you have not used LinuxIt has a desktop (called Gnome), very similar to the Windows or Macintosh desktopIt’s not hard to figure outDon’t be afraid!I’ll step you through a brief introduction to LinuxJava is platform independent: You can easily move back and forth between Linux and Windows or MacBring a floppy disk, if you have one5Office hoursMy TA (Ankita Kumar) and I will have office hours posted shortlyIf you have questions about the course,If you are doing pair programming, first ask your partnerThen come and see Ankita or me (preferably with your partner)I am available much of the time outside office hoursOffice hours are when I try hard to be in my officeIf my office door is open, I’m availableIf my office door is closed, I’m available if it’s urgentIf I have a “Do not disturb” sign up, I’m frantically busy (this is usually the last half-hour or so before class)I am usually here Thursday evenings6EmailFeel free to send me email at:[email protected]I get tons of spam, including over 1000 virus-carrying messages a weekTo avoid my spam (but not my virus) filters:If your email concerns this course, please put 591 somewhere in the subject lineIf your email is more general (personal, about the MCIT program, etc.) please put M C IT somewhere in the subject line7ProblemsIf you are having problems with the course or the MCIT program, please come see meIt is my job to help you, and I take that seriouslyMCIT students especially: If you have personal problems (sickness, death in the family, breaking up with someone, etc.), please come see meI can’t help with personal problems, butI might be able to help you with rearranging courses, getting leaves of absence, etc.—things to help you stay in the program and keep your grades upYou can trust me to keep confidences (within reason)8The
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