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• Homework is released on Monday and is due on the following Monday, at 10 pm in Glow
• Lecture is Monday, Wednesday, Friday in TPL 203
  • Section 01: 9 - 9:50 am
  • Section 02: 10 - 10:50 am
• Lab is in TCL 217
  • Section 03: Wednesday, from 1 - 2:30 pm
  • Section 04: Wednesday, from 2:30 - 4 pm
  • Section 05: Thursday, from 1 - 2:30 pm
  • Section 06: Thursday, from 2:30 - 4 pm

Week	Homework	Slides (you may need to refresh the page after clicking a link)	👨‍🏫   Mon	🧙+👩‍🔬 Wed	👨‍🔬   Thu	🦉✨ Fri	Tutorial
00	Hello Java	types & scope	🇺🇸	🌞	🌞	Sep06	Setup
01	Mini Game	control flow	Sep09	Sep11	Sep12	Sep13	Debugging
02	Text Box	arrays	Sep16	Sep18	Sep19	Sep20	Game of Life
03	Twin-Stick	classes	Sep23	Sep25	Sep28	Sep27
04	Flip Book	array lists	Sep30	Oct02	Oct03	🏔
05		midterm review	📚	✏️	✏️	🏔
06	PostScript	stacks & queues	Oct14	Oct16	Oct17	🏔
07	Text Generator	maps	Oct21	Oct23	Oct24	Oct25
08	Linked Lists	linked lists	Oct28	Oct30	Oct31	Nov01
09	Trie	trees	Nov04	Nov05	Nov07	Nov08
10	Search & Sort	search & sort	Nov11	Nov13	Nov14	Nov15
11	Recursion & Dynamic Programming	recursion & dynamic programming	Nov18	Nov20	Nov21	Nov22
12			Nov25	🦃	🦃	🦃
13	Final Project	final review	Dec02	Dec04	Dec05	Dec06

• 👨‍🏫 Lecture (I'll introduce the major facts for the week)
• 🧙 Tutorial (Bring your laptop; we'll code together in groups)
• 👨‍🔬 Lab (Work on the homework)
• 🦉✨ Kahoot! and Advanced Topics
• 🏔 Mountain Day?
• ✏️ No Class; No Lab (Evening Midterm)
• 🌞📚🦃 No Class (Holiday)

What to Expect

• Final Grade
  • 30% Homework
  • 35% Midterm
  • 35% Final
• The Homework involves challenging programming in Java.
  • Homework is graded on an A-, A, A+ scale.
    • You must finish the A- part before attempting the A, and finish the A part before attempting the A+.
  • You are highly encouraged to collaborate on all homework provided you follow the spirit of the 50 ft rule.
  • You may use Google, StackOverflow, GeeksforGeeks, ChatGPT, etc. However, the 50ft rule applies. You are NOT allowed to copy and paste (or transcribe) code from any source or person (unless the code came from me 🙂👍). To make sure you're prepared for the exam, I recommend primarily relying on our official course Documentation.
  • Please don't ever post your homework solutions publicly.
• The Midterm and Final test your understanding of the homework.
  • All exams are in-person, on-paper with no notes permitted.
  • If you fully understand all A- and A homework, the exams should be unsurprising and approachable.
    • A+ homework is not explicitly tested on the exams, but may still be helpful for solidifying overall understanding.
  • A Practice Exam is available. You are encouraged to complete it as we go.

Tutoring

Individual content tutoring is readily available for this class for free. Content tutoring is a resource for you to practice your knowledge of course material and ask questions of students who learned it recently. Find more information about individual tutoring at bit.ly/indivtutoring. Reach out to Madison Kelsey ([email protected]) with any questions.

Inclusivity

Williams College values an inclusive environment, and so do I. In this class, we welcome anyone regardless of age, background, beliefs, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, and other visible and non visible categories. I am available to address any questions or concerns in person or over email.

Health and Accessibility Resources

Students with disabilities or disabling conditions who experience barriers in this course are encouraged to contact me to discuss options for access and full course participation. The Office of Accessible Education is also available to facilitate the removal of barriers and to ensure access and reasonable accommodations. Students with documented disabilities or disabling conditions of any kind who may need accommodations for this course or who have questions about appropriate resources are encouraged to contact the Office of Accessible Education at [email protected].