This page contains information
about one of the online sections of
CS 110A
Introduction to Programming in C++
Offered by the Computer Science Department at
City College of
San Francisco
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If, after reading all of the information here, you decide to register for this course,
be sure to take the three steps indicated at the bottom of this page.
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What is CS 110A?
CS 110A is a course where you will learn the principals of computer programming using the computer programming language C++ as the tool to accomplish this purpose. You will learn many important features of C++, but more importantly, you will be prepared to go on to study other programming languages.
Why take a course online?
The advantage of taking an online class is
the time flexibility and the absence of a
commute. However, these advantages are countered by
major disadvantages, including not having the face to face
contact with the instructor to get questions answered
immediately and not having difficult concepts explained in
person. Instead, the online student needs to rely on their
own ability to gain understanding of the material through
reading the textbook and doing the assignments on their
own.
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You should consider your individual skills and specific situation to decide if the online option is for you. As any engineer would ask, "Do the benefits outweigh the cost?"
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What type of student takes an online course?
The online student must have excellent time management and organizational skills. They take responsibility for their own learning process. They are able to read a textbook and learn from it. They complete all assignments on schedule. They realize when they understand a concept, and more importantly, when they do not. They are able to articulate, in writing, any questions that they may have so that they can submit them via email. It goes without saying that the online student needs convenient internet access and comfort with the computer interface... ..
How much time is an online
student expected to spend on the course?
An online course
does not mean that you are free to learn at
your own pace. You must keep up with the course
schedule!
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CS110A is a 3 lecture unit course, which, according to college guidelines, requires 6-9 hours/week of work outside of the classroom. Counting the class time an onsite section would include, the online student needs to spend 9 - 12 hours/week working on the class. Anything less is certain failure. If you cannot carve out that kind of time commitment in your schedule, please do not enroll for this course.
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What is required of the online CS 110A student?
Since this is an online class most of the work will be done remotely via the online server.
Students are expected to log in almost daily for their weekly tasks and quizzes.
As stated above, students are expected to spend at least 9-12 hours per week working on this class.
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Additionally there are three mandatory on-campus meetings during the semester.
- Mandatory On-Campus Orientation
- Mandatory On-Campus Midterm Exam
- Mandatory On-Campus Final Exam (Cumulative)
Click here for the latest information about on-campus meetings for online sections.
Students need to bring a valid picture identification to the exams.
Valid identification is limited to a California driver's license, a California identification card or a passport.
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How does the online environment work?
If you register for an online class you will be sent an email at your CCSFmail account at the beginning of the new semester. It will have the login and password information for you to access your course.
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Am I ready to take an course
online?
To determine if you are ready for an online
class go to this site:
http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/Distance_Education/self_eval.htm
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What if I still have questions?
Contact me!
(415) 239-3159
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I've decided that I want to take this class. What should I do now?
1. Register for it through the Office of Admissions and Records.
2. Attend the mandatory orientation session. ..
3. Start working! If you want to get an early start you can read the CS 110A course syllabus..
If you decide that this course is right for you I look forward to meeting you!
Don't forget to come to the
Mandatory Orientation
Session in first week of semester!
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Wynd Kaufmyn, Engineering Instructor
Engineering and Technology Department
City College of San Francisco