This page contains various resources on where to get help, Java, Eclipse, and UMBC's computing environments.
Forums are available for both general topics and specific projects. Students are encouraged to ask and answer questions. This is your forum and a chance to help each other. It will be monitored periodically by one or more of the instructors. This is simply to make sure of things such as incorrect information being posted, "too much help" (e.g. code) being given, or a point that everyone seems to be misinterpreting or not understanding. This is your chance to help each other out, with a little help from instructors. Please make sure that you o not use the forums as the place to ask questions that you should be going to your instructor, TA, or a CS Help Center tutor for. Also note that we wish to keep the Piazza forums focused on technical matters–please refer to the syllabus for more on our Piazza policy.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) — this form of assistance targets traditionally difficult classes at universities. SI Leaders (students who have successfully completed CMSC 202 in a prior semester) lead several sessions a week (see below). These sessions are meant to integrate course content and study/problem-solving strategies to help raise student achievement. SI Leaders for CMSC 202 attend lecture and are aware of the expectations and the material covered by the professors. In the group sessions, students work together to tackle problems with concepts and solidify their understanding of the material. SI attendance is voluntary for students and you are welcome to come as often as you like according to your schedule.
| Day | Location | Time | SI Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | ITE 229 | 5:30-6:20pm | Andrew Zuelsdorf |
| Thursday | ITE 231 | 4:00-4:50pm | Andrew Zuelsdorf |