Computer Science 15-110, Fall 2009
Class Notes:  Ch ch ch ch changes!

1. Background
2. Core vs Extension Topics
3. Assignment Options
4. Makeup Midterm #1
5. Review Bonus Sessions
6. The Point?

1. Background
    
2. Core vs Extension Topics
   
   See course schedule.
    
3. Assignment Options
    

   	Review Q's	Core Q's	Extension Q's	Challenge Q's
   R+C Option	required	required	bonus	bonus
   C+E Option	n/a	required	required	bonus

   Default Options:
   
     public static String getDefaultOption(int midterm1) {
       if (midterm1 < 70)
         return "R+C";
       else if (midterm1 < 80)
         return yourChoice("R+C", "C+E");
       else
         return "C+E";
     }
   
   Q:  Can I change my default option? 
   A:  YES!!!  But you must first discuss it with me.
    

4. Makeup Midterm #1
    

   Q:  Who?	A: Anyone.
   Q:  What?	A: Take a 1-to-2-hour makeup midterm #1.
   Q:  Where	A: My office.
   Q:  When?	A:  During my office hours or by appointment.  Email first to confirm.       No more than once per week.  Serial retakes are discouraged.       No later than Thu 19-Nov-2009.
   Q:  Why?	A: For the love of knowledge.  And to improve your grade.

   
     public static int getMidterm1Score(int midterm1, int maxMidterm1makeup) {
       if (midterm1 >= 70)
         return midterm1;
       else if (midterm1 >= maxMidterm1Makeup)
         return midterm1;
       else if (maxMidterm1makeup >= 70)
         return 70;
       else
         return maxMidterm1makeup ;
      }
    
5. Review Bonus Sessions
   
     public static boolean canAttendRegularBonusLectures(int midterm1) {
       return true;
     }
     public static boolean canAttendReviewBonusLectures(int midterm1) {
       return true;
     }
     public static int getWeeklyBonusCredit(int regularBonusHrs, int reviewBonusHrs) {
       return Math.max(regularBonusHrs, reviewBonusHrs);
     }
    
6. The Point?
        Less work?    No.
        Easier course?   No.
        More learning?   Yes!
        More utility?   Yes!
        Less stress?   Yes!
        More fun?   Yes!

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