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Class 18: Work time + OOD

Held:

We discuss some important issues. Groups work on their projects

Preliminaries

Overview

  • An example of good project planning
  • Managing dependencies
  • Work time

Updates

News / Etc.

  • Remember the project reports are due EVERY FRIDAY at 5 p.m.
    • Make sure to include me, KY, GB, and MG in the recipient list
  • Since you are working on your papers, we will not do another chapter of POODR on Thursday. We will, however, return to Chapter 4 on Tuesday.

Upcoming Work

  • Paper: Comparatively reflect on the the new draft ACM code of ethics.
    • E.g., What changes do you see as particularly important? What other changes do you think should still be made? What else belongs? What doesn’t belong? Etc.
    • Comparison to prior code of ethics.
    • Reflection on what needed to change given the change in computer technology.
    • Approximately 1000 words. Correct grammar and spelling. I may invoke the MC/JS rule if there are multiple problems with grammar or spelling.
    • Due via email at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2
  • Regular work on projects.
  • Weekly Project Report, Friday at 5pm
    • What did you accomplish this past week?
    • What do you hope to accomplish in the coming week?
    • What obstacles stand in your way?
    • What resources do you need to help you accomplish your work?
  • For Tuesday: Read Chapter 4 of POODR.

Good things to do

Note: I do not do extra credit in two-credit classes.

  • CS Table TODAY
  • Cool concert Wednesday
  • CS Extras Thursday
  • Follow our teams to their various MWC conference meets