Assignment 1

In this assignment, you will review the course website and tell me a few things about yourself. Unlike most assignments for this class, you should email this one directle to me at curtsinger@grinnell.edu. Please use the subject “[CSC 151.01] Assignment 1”. Send your answers in the body of the email, not as an attachment.

Part A: About You

Please answer some questions about yourself:

1. What do you prefer to be called?
2. What are your preferred gender pronouns?
3. Where are you from?
4. What is your major or intended major?
5. What other courses are you taking this semester? Please include titles.
6. Which of my regularly scheduled office hours do not conflict your other classes or another obligation?
7. What do you hope to gain from this course?
8. What are your biggest concerns for this course?
9. Tell me about something you care about outside of class (a hobby, goal, other interest, etc.)
10. Is there anything you want to know about me?

Part B: Administrative Details

First, read the course syllabus and schedule. Then answer the following questions:

1. What do you need to do to prepare for each class meeting?
2. What are all the ways you can can earn or lose points in this class?
3. What happens if you turn a lab, assignment, or exam in late?
4. What can you do if you are unable to complete a homework assignment?
5. How can you figure out what assignments are due?
6. When can you work with other students for this class?
7. Include the sentence “I have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the Academic Honesty policy for CSC-151.” If you are unable to agree or have questions before the assignment is due, please indicate so and make an appointment to see me.
8. What questions about the course do you have that are not answered by the web site?