CS 5244 - Internet Software - Professor Oliva

Course Information

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All FAQs by subject

• Textbooks
• Which textbooks will we need for the class?
• It can take some time to get these textbooks delivered; when do we need to have them?
• Can we use an earlier edition of one of these books?
• Are there readings or other materials not covered in these books?
• What does it mean that some texts are "required" and others are not?
• Are there any alternatives available to purchasing textbooks?
• Prerequisites
• What are the prerequisites for this class?
• I see that Java is a prerequisite; exactly how much do I need to know?
• My Java skills are relatively weak; can you recommend a good book to help me prepare?
• Can professional experience substitute for any prerequisite classes?
  
• Course Mechanics
• What kind of assignments will be required?
• This is an online class; when, where, and how often do we meet?
• How can we interact with our classmates and the instructor?
  
• What if I can't attend one (or more) scheduled meetings?
• I'll be out of the (city, state, or country) for ... days or weeks; what can I do?
• What are your grading policies (or how is my grade computed)?
• Are there any group projects or assignments?
• How do we submit assignments?
• How does the "in-person" final-exam work?
• What is the policy on collaboration?
• Technologies
  
• What software will we need for the class?
• Can I use my favorite Integrated Development Environment?
  
• What topics will we cover (or can we cover ... topic)?
• Other
• Ok, I'm enrolled now, so what's next?
  
• I've heard this is a very difficult class; is it really?
• What have other students said about this class/instructor?
• The course is already full this semester; can I force-add?