CSCI 261 - Programming Concepts - Fall 2020

A0 - Assignment 0

This assignment is due by Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 11:59 PM.
As with all assignments, this must be an individual effort and cannot be pair programmed. Any debugging assistance must be provided in accordance with the course collaboration policy.
Do not forget to complete the following labs with this set: L0 .

· Instructions · Rubric · Submission ·


Part I - Get the Book


As mentioned in class, follow these steps to gain access to our e-book:

Once you have access, get started on Chapter 1 for the next class. The sections to be completed before class will always be listed on the schedule page.



Part II - Tell Us About Yourself


You should already have an account for the course on Piazza. If you do not, contact your instructor right away to get added. Once you do have access, please tell us a little about yourself by adding an introductory post. At a minimum, include the information below as well as anything else you feel is interesting for us all to know. You may find out someone has the same interests as you!

To receive full credit, you must create your post with the following specifications:



Part III - Submit Two Selfies


In order to help us learn all of your names as quickly as possible, submit two PowerPoint slides to Canvas each with an image of yourself. The first should just be an image of your face. The second, please create a sign that has your name displayed and hold it up in view with your face. Be creative! Extra kudos for photos from the rock wall or pool.



Part IV - Take the Prereq Survey


While this course does not have any official prerequisites, we will be using several math and science skills throughout the semester. In Canvas, go to Assignments and choose Prereq Survey. This quiz is graded only for completion and serves as a self-test of concepts we will be using during the semester. If there is an area you are unsure of, then make a note to yourself to review that material.



Grading Rubric


Your submission will be graded according to the following rubric.

PointsRequirement Description
1 Get the zyBook!
2 Add a post telling us about yourself with the info and requirements from Part II above.
2 Submit two selfies to Canvas
1 Complete the prereq survey through Canvas.
6 Total Points

This assignment is due by Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 11:59 PM.
As with all assignments, this must be an individual effort and cannot be pair programmed. Any debugging assistance must be provided in accordance with the course collaboration policy.
Do not forget to complete the following labs with this set: L0 .