CS 2704 Announcements - Spring 2002

Final Grades!!

[May 10]

• I've posted the really final course grades on the Grades page.  McQ

[May 9]

• I've posted the final course grades on the Grades page.  McQ

CS 2704 Final Exam

The common-time CS 2704 Final Exam will be given from 11:05 am to 1:05 pm on Monday, May 6.  The exam for Mr. McQuain's sections will be in Torgersen 3100 and the exam for Dr. Perez' sections will be in Smyth 146. 

Week of April 28

[May 1]

• I've posted a topic review list for the final exam.  McQ

[April 30]

• I've re-posted updated course grades on the Grades page.  The password to access the file is the same as before.  McQ

Week of April 21

[April 26]

• I've posted current course grades on the Grades page.  The password to access the file was just mailed on my course listserv.  McQ

[April 25]

• The demo data for the third project has been posted on the Projects page.  The original version of the final script violated spec by creating two plants in the same square at the same time.  I've given the TAs a fixed version of the script, as of this morning.  If you already demoed your project lost points on the last test, try your code with the fixed test; if it works, get in touch with me, or the TA who handled your demo and we will take a look at it.  McQ

[April 22]

• The TA assignments for demos are available here.  McQ

Week of April 14

[April 18]

• I've posted what will probably be the last data set for the EcoSystem project on the Project page.  I fixed the problem with the log for the first general test, and made my output more verbose.  Enjoy.  McQ

[April 15]

• I've posted a few more data sets for the EcoSystem project on the Project page.  Enjoy.  McQ

Week of April 7

[April 11]

• I've posted a polymorphism homework assignment on the Homework page.  This may help you work out some of the issues you'll face in the last project.  McQ

[April 9]

• I've made one change to the Project 3 specification.  Munchers are always created facing EAST, not NORTH.  (Something to do with being followers of the heretic pharaoh Akhenaton.  McQ

[April 8]

• I've posted some sample data for Project 3.  The log data was captured by redirecting output into a file.  Just go to Project Settings, select the Debug pane, and enter a command line like "PlantAging01.txt > PlantAgingLog01.txt".  McQ

Week of March 31

[April 5]

• (5 pm) I've posted another revision of the Project 3 specification, providing a few more answers to questions from the Forum and from class.  McQ
• I've posted a revised specification for Project 3.  The changes are highlighted, and this should be final unless there are errors.  I"ll have sample log output up by the first of next week.  McQ

[April 4]

• I've added the solution to Test 1 (my sections) to the Koofers page.  McQ

[April 3]

• We're making Homework 4 due on Wednesday instead of Monday.  McQ

[April 2]

• I've also posted Homework 4, a design assignment that relates to Project 3.  McQ
• I've a draft version of the specification for Project 3 on the Projects page.  Expect it to be due in approximately three weeks.  McQ

Week of March 24

[March 27]

• I've posted a minor revision of the specification for Homework 3 (changes are highlighted).  Basically, I struck out a reference to memory registers that weren't included in this assignment, and I added a more precise guarantee regarding the formatting of command lines in the input script.  McQ
• The Curator is now accepting submissions of Homework 3.  McQ
• Homework 3 (RPN Calculator) will be due by midnight Tuesday April 2.  McQ
• I've posted some genuine Curator-generated sample data for Homework 3 on the Homework page.  I should have the assignment set up on the Curator this afternoon.  McQ

Week of March 17

[March 23]

• The TA assignments for the Project 2 demos are available here.  McQ

[March 19]

• Homework 3  is posted.  This is actually a small programming assignment (that will be auto-graded).  There may be minor changes to the specification.  The assignment will be late next week or early the following week.  McQ

Week of March 10

[March 11]

• The specification for Project 2 is posted.  There may be minor changes.  McQ
• I've posted the demo data for Project 1 in case you want to check anything relating to that.  McQ

Week of February 10

[February 15]

• At the request of Dr Perez, I'm extending the deadline for Project 1 to midnight Wednesday Feb 20.  McQ

[February 11]

• I've re-posted the log file for Project 1 to include the specified header information.  McQ

Week of February 3

[February 8]

• I've added a link on the Administration page to some guidelines for you and the TAs regarding how much, and what kinds of help the TAs should be providing.  McQ

[February 6]

• I've added a link to to script and log files for Project 1.  (I posted an incorrect log file initially, so be sure you're looking at the corrected one.)  McQ

[February 5]

• I've added a link to a phrase data file (courtesy of Dr. Perez) on the Projects page.  I'll work up a script and log file shortly.  McQ
• I've posted a link to Homework 2 on the Homework page.  This is a design exercise that relates to Project 1.  McQ

Week of January 27

[January 31]

• I've posted sample design outline for the Controller for Project 1 on the Projects page, courtesy of Dr. Perez.  You are NOT required to use this, but it may help you get started.  McQ

[January 30]

• I've posted a draft specification for Project 1 on the Projects page.  Data and a final specification should follow by the first of next week.  McQ

Week of January 20

[January 24]

• Mrinmayee Kulkarni has made a change to her office hours.  See the updated TA Schedule. McQ

[January 22]

• A Forum (discussion board) for CS 2704 is now available.  There is a link to it in the table of contents for this website.  To use the Forum you must log in with your VT PID and password.  Be sure to read the welcome message that's posted on the CS 2704 Forum for usage guidelines.  McQ

[January 20]

• I've posted the GTA office hours on the welcome page. McQ
• I've posted a relatively minor update to the specification for Homework 1 and added new sample input/output files.  See the Homework page. McQ

Week of January 13

[January 14]

• Students who need to force-add CS 2704 must attend the first class meeting and fill out a CS Department force-add request form.  No decisions will be made regarding force-adds until after the first class meeting.  NOTE:  There will be absolutely NO exceptions to the stated prerequisites for this course.  Do not waste my time by requesting one.