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CS/IS 130 - INTRODUCTION TO ALGORITHMS - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is CS/IS-130 an online class?
A: No. CS/IS-130 is a REMOTE class, which means we will meet synchronously (a.k.a. at the same time) via Zoom every week during officially published class meeting time. Class meetings will be held using Zoom and you can find the Zoom link in the Modules section in Canvas.
Q: Do you have office hours?
A: Yes. Office hours will be held weekly via Zoom. See Course Overview (Syllabus) for office hours and Zoom link.
Q: Do I need both textbooks listed in the syllabus?
A: Yes. The second textbook authored by Prof. Shaffer is free and is available for download in PDF format.
Q: Do lecture notes contain the same information as the textbook?
A: No. Lecture notes are used for lecture discussion purposes. To properly study the material you need to have the textbook.
Q: What materials do I need for this class?
A: CS/IS-130 class is by design a "paperless" class, meaning there will be no paper documents that I'll ask you to submit and I will not distribute any paper documents. All the material for this course is available online. That being said, I do recommend that all students have at least one USB drive (flash drive or, even better, and external hard disk) to back up projects and various course materials for offline use.
Q: What software do I need for this class?
A: There are two pieces of software that you need to have installed on your computer (lab computers already have all this): Java Development Kit (JDK) and Eclipse IDE. Both software links are at the bottom of CSIS-130 course page in the Resources section.
Q: What online resources will I need access to?
A: You'll need access to your GCC email, GCC Canvas, and HyperGrade.
Q: What is the CSIS-130 course code in HyperGrade?
A: 10565
Q: What are exam formats?
A: Both midterm and final exams will have two parts. The first part is a multiple choice test in Canvas. The second part is a programming assignment, similar to lab and homework programming assignments, published in HyperGrade. Both exams will be time limited to 2 hours.