| Date | Topic | Description |
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| Tue 8/31 |
Bootcamp turorial |
The tutorial is posted in Section 8 of the Syllabus. Click on "Bootcamp Notes." It's meant to be done on or near a computer, so you don't actually have to attend the bootcamp session. Those who come to Upson tonight and Thursday will work on exactly the same exercises...the only difference is that course staff will be at the sessions :-) We'll post the solutions by the end of the week...we want to make sure that you attempt to do the problems (programming involves active learning!). |
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| A1 updates | Sure enough I (DIS) missed some stuff -- we've answered some questions in the newsgroup. The A1 FAQ file is also updated. | |
| Thu 8/27 |
website | Welcome to CS211's course website. There'll be a number of updates as we confirm our staff (see Staff, Syllabus) and more (Bootcamp notes in the Syllabus, Section leaders). |
| office hours & consulting | Among the updates are all of hours. They should be up by Mon or Tues this coming week. | |
| sections | Start on Tue 8/31 this coming week. We only have 6 sections, so it's likely that we will be adding a couple more (which of course means more updates to Staff :-). And yes, there'll be another announcement. | |
| Assignment 1 | Will be posted Thursday night. Just a few more tweaks. | |
| CMS | We will be entering everyone onto CMS over the next couple of days. If you've entered the course after the first lecture, we might not know about you. Wait for us to announce when we think we've got everyone on the system. We will also post instructions on how to gain access if the system still doesn't "know" about you. | |
| Lectures | All lectures will be posted on the website here. | |
| Java Bootcamp | Bootcamp will take place Tuesday, August 31, 7:30-10:30 PM in Upson B7 and again Thursday, September 2, 7:30-10:30 PM in Upson B7. The same material will be covered in both sessions. |
| Date | Topic | Description |
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Tues |
Assignment 3 | There was some confusion in lecture about how a general tree should be represented in assignment 3. The FAQ has been updated to clarify this. |
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Mon |
Assignment 3 | There is an error in the PDF document under section 6, the second file you should submit is XMLtoHTMLConverter.java not XMLParser.java. Also in the XMLtoHTMLConverter.java file you find references within the comments to the CS211In class when they should refer to the XMLTokenizer. |
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Mon
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Assignment 3 | Open the XML files with a text editor (e.g. Notepad) not with Internet Explorer since it could preprocess the XML, interpret it and "show" you a different XML file (the simplified version according to the complete XML grammar) |
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Fri |
Section |
For section this week we will be reviewing Assignment 3. We encourage everybody to read through the assignment before attending section. |
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Thu |
Assignment 3 |
The third assignment has been posted. |
| Mon 9/20 |
section notes |
updated! I added a link to a handy part of the Java Tutorial, which pretty much covers the basics of section this week. |
| Wed 9/15 |
Cancelled office hours |
Office hours for DIS will be cancelled for the rest of this week. Please contact your section TA if you have any questions. |
| Tue 9/14 |
regrade requests |
Someone asked DIS a question that the Syllabus didn't account for (how to attach a file to a regrade request -- you can't on CMS). So, he updated the Syllabus with more details about filing regrade requests. Well, we now have an even bigger syllabus :-) |
| Thu 9/9 |
Assignment 1 | Assignment 1 has graded. The grading guide and solutions are posted in the assignments section. Regrade requests for assignment 1 are to be done through CMS by Wednesday 9/15. |
| Tue 9/7 |
Free Food! | New Courses in Computer Science - ACSU General Meeting September 08, 2004 Upson Lounge 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Please join us for a presentation on new courses being offered in Computer Science and Information Science. Also to be discussed: upcoming events and initiatives from the ACSU this semester! Free food, so come hungry! |
| Assignment 2 | The second assignment has been posted. | |
| New sections! | We added 2 more sections (Tue 12:20, Wed 1:25) to make smaller classes. The TAs for those times will help split up the classes and bring people to the new rooms. | |
| Sat 9/4 |
Bootcamp Solutions |
posted here. There might be some minor differences, because I updated things to version 1.2. |
| Notes | We posted the next batches of section and lecture notes. The lecture notes might be updated, so be sure to check the night before lecture in case KP/JS make some fixes. Note that SaM is updated on CS212's site. Also, we recommend that you download and run the posted code. It's not enough to look at it...you've got to "play" with it, too. | |
| Fri 9/3 |
Bootcamp re-update! |
I (DIS) corrected a few more typos we discovered on Thurs night. I posted Version 1.2 in the Syllabus (click on same link). The solutions will be posted later today. |
| assignments | KP had to remind students to review the FAQ file. In general, if something seems weird, check the assignment FAQ file 1st. For A1, I posted updates. Actually, I think a number of incoming students aren't used to this pattern, so I simply updated the PDF :-) | |
| Wed 9/1 |
Bootcamp update! |
I (DIS) corrected the typos we discovered on Tues. I posted Version 1.1 in the Syllabus (click on same link). I also added a bit in a few places, based on student questions. I've been toying with adding other sections... see Step 27. If there's something there you would like to see, please drop by office hours sometime or ask your TA to pass along to me. |
| consulting! | Rebecca posted the hours on the Staff link. We're still adding more slots, so please forgive the raggedness. | |
| A1 | The TAs posted the updated files (stubs, fixed interface). | |
| carrot seeds | here |
| Date | Topic | Description |
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| Sun 10/31 | Sections, 11/2, 11/3 | There will be new material covered in sections, namely Exception handling |
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| Fri 10/29 | IS Open House and Info Session 11-1-04 | Please join us at the upcoming Information Science Open House and Information Session on Monday November 1st from 4:30-6:00 pm at 301 College Avenue. This event will provide students with the opportunity to meet Information Science (IS) and Information Science, Systems, and Technology (ISST) faculty and staff while they learn about these majors. Come over and enjoy hot tea, cider, and cookies while you learn more about the IS and ISST majors in addition to the Spring 2005 INFO course offerings. |
| Thu 10/28 | New TA evaluations location | Due to the redesign of the College of Engineering website, the old link to TA evaluations no longer works. Please go to http://132.236.67.210/taeval if you would like to complete the survey |
| Mon 10/25 | A5 problem 3 clarification | The array A can contain duplicate values, and any kind of integers(e.g. negative integers as well) |
| Thu 10/21 | Assignment 5 minor update | The pdf document has been modified such that it contains a figure showing all full trees that correspond to a particular sequence |
| Thu 10/21 | Assignment 5 | A5 is up. |
| Sun 10/17 | Prelim solutions | Check the Prelims page for the solutions, grading guide, and common mistakes on prelim 1. |
| Sun 10/17 | A4 Updates | I've placed updated I apologize for the inconvenience. |
| Sat 10/16 | Prelim regrades | due at end of consulting on Thursday this week |
Wed 10/13 |
Prelim Review Session TODAY! |
The review session for Prelim 1 will be held today 7:30-10:30 PM in Phillips Hall. |
Tues 10/12 |
Office Hours |
AJ's office hours on Thursday 10/14 are cancelled. |
Fri 10/8 |
TA Evaluation | Random prizes will be awarded for completing the on-line TA evaluation survey. Evaluate all of your Engineering TAs and maximize your chances of winning. The survey will begin on Monday, October 11 and end at midnight on Sunday, October 24. Access the survey at: http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/taeval/survey.cfm
To make the process easier, make sure you have your TA's name (first and last) and the course department and number at hand. Once you have completed the survey, watch to see if you receive a special code upon submission that identifies you as a prizewinner. Your anonymous evaluation and feedback goes to your TA and is used by the Engineering TA Development Program to improve the quality of teaching in the College. Good luck, and thanks for your input. |
Thurs 10/7 |
Assignment 4 | Assignment 4 has been posted. |
Thurs 10/7 |
Consulting hours | In order do accomodate the rush before an assignment is due, consulting hours have shifted. Please see the Staff section on the course homepage for changes. |
Tues 10/5 |
Archived announcements | All announcements for August and September have been archived and can be found at the link above. |
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Mon |
Sections cancelled next week | There will be no sections next week, 10/11--10/15. |
| Date | Topic | Description |
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| Tue 11/30 |
A6 CS211In bugfix | The modified CS211In has been updated to behave consistently for all inputs. Note: if you already submitted using an old revision, you do not have to be concerned about the change |
| Mon 11/29 |
A6 updates | The FAQ is updated to explain the format of the file list. The data page now has a sample taboo words file |
| Wed 11/24 |
more updates | Some people claimed that they didn't get my (DIS) CMS e-mail last week...weird...I really did send it. Anyway, things you should know: Final Exam info has been posted all semester...see link on this website; final exam review session is TBA; consulting ends on Thursday Dec 2; there might be special consulting hours; the staff might change their office hours during study/final exam period |
| Prelim 2 regrades | Unfortunately, we had to spring a change on everyone because I (DIS) identified a security issue...so, you need to submit your prelim 2 requests to Rebecca during office hours. We'll give you until Dec 3 4pm because of the change. Sorry about that! Well, at least we've got it fixed for *next* semester. | |
| Course Evaluations | You *must* do a course evaluation... it will count for one of those "exercise" points: http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/CourseEval | |
| Mon 11/22 |
A6 updates | The FAQ is updated to explain the policy on using java.util classes and code from the website. Test data and modified CS211In are now available. |
| Prelim 2 Regrades | The deadline to submit regrade requests is Wednesday, December 1 at 4:00pm. Please bring all requests to Rebecca in 4147 Upson Hall between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. | |
| Thu 11/18 |
lecture notes | GUI statics are updated; DIS will be posting updated GUI dynamics notes next week (likely copies brought to class again) |
| Prelim 2 solutions and GG posted | Please see the prelims page for the solutions and the grading guide for the second prelim | |
| Thu 11/11 |
Updated Prelim 2 Timings | The second prelim will be held from 7:30-9:30pm on Tuesday, November 16 in the Uris Hall Auditorium (the timings were previously 7:30-9:00pm) |
| Wed 11/10 |
Assignment 6 | The 6th assignment has been posted. |
| Tue 11/09 |
Lecture Notes | I (DIS) migrated a bunch of examples over. Plus, the old links were broken, anyway :-) It's fixed now! |
| A4 Regrades | The long awaited A4 regrades are finished. Grades are updated and comments posted in CMS. If you requested a regrade and don't have a response, or if there was an adding mistake in your regrade, contact Mike. | |
| Prof. Pingali's office hours | Please note that Professor Pingali has added open office hours, Thursdays from 3:00-4:00pm. | |
| Prelim 2 Review Session | The review session for Prelim 2 will be held Sunday, November 14, 1:30-3:00 PM, Phillips Hall 101. Maksim will be supervisor. | |
| Fri 11/05 |
Prelim 2 | topics are posted -- review session has been posted all semester -- see Prelims link |
| Thu 11/04 | Prelim regrades | The prelims have been regraded. New grades are in CMS, and you can pick up your exams in Upson 363C. Comments may be on the back of the regrade request, or next to your solution in the exam. Direct questions to Mike |
| Date | Topic | Description |
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| Mon 12/13 |
Final Exam Reminder | The final exam will be held Thursday, December 16, Uris Hall Auditorium, 3:00-5:30 PM. |
| Change in office hours | Professor Schwartz has changed his office hours for today, Monday 13th: 3:15 to 5pm. | |
| Fri 12/10 | final review | December 12, Upson Hall B17, 1:00-3:00 PM |
| Mon 12/06 |
A6 GG, Solutions posted | Please see the Assignments page for the grading guide and solutions to Assignment 6 |
| Fri 12/3 |
TA office hours over next two weeks |
Professor Shanmugasundaram: Wed 1 to 2 Professor Schwartz: Mon 13th 1 to 3 Maksim Orlovich: Thurs 9th 11 to 12 & Mon 13th 11 to 12 in Upson 4121 Michael George: Mon 1:15 to 2:25 in Upson 328 Kevin Canini: Tues 3:00 to 4:30 & Wed 8th 12:00 to 1:30 & Thurs 16th 12:00 to 2:00 in Upson 360 Lisa Minich: Wed 8th 1:15 to 2:15 & Wed 15th 2:30 to 3:30 in Upson 360 AJ Fink: Tues 14th 2 to 4 in Upson 328 Tudor Marian: Mon 7th 1 to 3:30 in Upson 4124 Andrew Salamatov: Sun 6th 1 to 4:30 in Upson 360 Alvin Law: Wed 8th 3 to 4 & Wed 15 8 to 9 in Upson 360 Nick Ruozzi: Tues 7th & 14th 4:30 to 5:30 in Upson 360 |
| Thur 12/2 |
Reminder: Regrade deadline | Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, December 3 at 5pm is the deadline to file a regrade request for Prelim 2. Requests may be brought to Rebecca in Upson 4147 between the hours of 9am and 5pm. |
| Thur 12/2 |
DIS cancelling office hours today. | Prof. Schwartz will not be holding hours today. |
