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Stop by CMC 102, 304, or 306 to verify that we've correctly set up an account for you on the department Macs. You should do this even if you intend to use your own computer, because there may still be times during the term that you need to use a lab machine. Our setup in the CS department is a little different than elsewhere on campus, so even if you've logged into other machines elsewhere on campus, double check and make sure you can log into our department machines. If you have any problems, see our department system administrator Mike Tie in CMC 305 who will be happy to get you going.
What to turn in: In the submission box in Moodle for this assignment, tell me that you've successfully started the virtual machine saying something like "I have successfully logged into a department lab computer."
If you wish to be using your own computer for some of the assignments, you'll need to set it up. Here are instructions for doing so. If you want to do this, work on getting the software installed, and ask for help if you need it. Mike Tie in CMC 305 is great at helping people figure out installation challenges.
What to turn in: In the submission box in Moodle for this assignment, tell me either "I have successfully gotten Java and jGRASP installed on my computer," or "I do not intend to use a personally owned computer for any work for this class."
We'll be using the website CodeStepByStep for doing a number of intial Java exercises. Sign up for an account by visiting this link and filling out the form that's there. Make sure that "Carleton College" is selected as your school. After you've done that, go to the courses page, and select this course (CS 201, w17-02) as the course that you're enrolled for.
What to turn in: In the submission box in Moodle for this assignment, say something like "I have successfully created an account in CodeStepByStep." Of course, if you're having trouble with this, ask for help.
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