Assumptions and Responsibilities

• Assumptions
  • The student has completed an Introductory C++ class (such as CIS27) with a grade of C or better.
  • The student has time and energy to attend class and pay attention.
  • The student has time and energy to complete the assignments.
  • The student will ask questions in class if he/she doesn't understand a concept unless it would take to long. In this case, the student will ask for help during the lab time or office hours.
  • The student is honest and will not copy someone else's work or have someone else do his/her work.
  • The student will come to the lab session or office hours to get extra help when needed.
  • The student will not expect the instructor to answer email questions at the last minute.
• Instructor responsibities
  • Do what is takes to help the student learn the course objectives and achieve personal course goals
  • Attempt to sincerely answer any relevant questions
  • Answer email questions as punctually as possible
  • Not waste the student's time and not bore the student to death
  • Take the student seriously and treat him/her with respect and dignity
  • Be punctual and consistent in attendance
  • Be honest and fair
  • Set expectations for the student
  • Realize that students have a life outside of class (maybe they even take other classes, maybe CIS isn't their major)
• Student responsibilities
  • Meet the course prerequisites
  • Ask for help, use the lab time and instructor office hours, use email
  • Do not expect the instructor to do your work for you
  • Be proud of your work
  • Pay attention in class
  • Turn off your phone, MP3 player & computer games
  • Use laptop/palmtop in class only for relevant material
  • Do not talk in class unless it's relevant to the class
  • Do not dominate the class (do not answer or ask more than your "fair" share of questions)
  • Be punctual and consistent
  • Be honest and fair. Do not copy or use with or without permission someone else's class work.
  • Have fun and feel good about what you are learning.