PSU CS199 — Introduction to Computer Science

Homework 0

Due 21 July 2009

There are 9 things that you should do as part of your first Homework

1. Sign up for the class email list.
   
   
2. Get a PSU CECS Computer Account (if you don't have one).
   
   All CS199 students are entitled to get a computer account at PSU in the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science.  If you already have such an account, then you don't need to get another one.  You may find it useful to use College of Engineering and Computer Science account for your homework assignments.  Note: you need this account in order to use the computer labs in the Fourth Avenue Building and in the Engineering Building (EB325).  Details on how to get an account can be found here:
   
   
3. Get a Proximity Card (if you don't have one)
   A proximity card is a PSU card that allows you to trigger the automated door and building locks.  If you don’t have one, then you can get one by going to Neuberger Hall (on the Park Blocks). Go to Window 7, 8 or 9 in the ground floor lobby.
   
   
4. Get (after hours) access to the Fourth Avenue Bldg. (& computer lab)
   
   After you get your proximity card (see 3 above), go the CS Tutors in EB 088-01 to get access to the Fourth Avenue Building and to get access to the computer labs in the Fourth Avenue Building. 
   
   
5. Download DrScheme and install it on your own computer (if you have one).
   
   
6. Try DrScheme.
   
   Type the following expression into DrScheme's "interaction window" (the bottom window):
   
       (sqrt 2)
   
   What is DrScheme's response?
   
   
7. Choose a partner for your homeworks.
   
   The programming homeworks will be done in teams of two. So, you will need to select a partner. If you don't choose a partner, I will choose one for you.
   
   
8. Look at the Schedule page of the website, and read the appropriate sections of How to Design Programs, either in hard copy or online.
   
   
9. Send email to CS199Homework containing:
   
   
   1. your name,
   2. your preferred email address,
   3. the name of your preferred partner, and
   4. DrScheme's response to part 6 above.
      
      
   You won't get credit for this homework unless you complete this step.

Most recently modified by Andrew P. Black at 22:42 on Sunday 19 July 2009