The class starts on 06/13 ends on 7/1 and meets daily. There are a total of 13 lectures. During a regular semester we have about the same number in eight weeks of classes. During the first lecture we discuss the syllabus and try to get to know each other so we can better plan the lectures around what is needed. There are no exams in this class but there will be weekly tasks. The grade is going to measure amount of growth. You need a purpose, goal for the class. Minute paper for the first lecture consists in answering the following questions: a) name, username, major, e-mail address b) reasons for taking this class (required, are you in a202/a598 or a290/a590, purpose?) c) expectations for the class d) concerns, fears e) describe to me your programming background f) what would you want to be able to do at the end of the semester to be able to say you are an accomplished programmer, to feel accomplished, to be able to claim the skill office hours: daily MTWRF 11am-noon and 2-3pm in LH201D or by appointment office is LH201D 855-7860 telephone in office