Suggestions for Success in my Java classes……..

If you are having problems in this class then note that each week you should:

a. Make a cursory read of the assigned material before class. At least you will know what is coming up!

b. Attend the class lecture and ask questions as to whatever is not clear to you.

c. Using the weekly study guide ………. Read and research the material as outlined in the study guide. It is the important stuff! Get back to me via email if you have any question.

d. Next you should read and understand the requirements of the programming assignment for this week. Again… get back to me via email if you have any question.

e. Write a solution for the programming assignment in English, pseudo English, Portuguese, Italian, Slang , Pseudo Java, or a graphic language. Do you understand exactly how this program is going to “work” and can you document it in some language that you understand? Do you understand all of the algorithms and mathematics involved?

f. Translate your solution to Java.

g. Write, compile, and continue to execute (test) your program file until it “works” as you planned.

h. If you are having problems that you and your classmates cannot resolve, you should attempt to resolve them in our 2 hours of lab sessions each week. Note that the class tutor is available during the lab sessions and is available by appointment. See the tutors link on the course web site. If all else fails then get back to me via email or make an appointment with me.....We care about the students that care!

Success as a student and a professional hangs on the ability to read, think critically, evaluate evidence, analyze situations, question facts and write.

Note that there is no substitution for adequate preparation.

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