FAQ’S
i.e. Frequently Asked Questions

CSCI 1 FALL 2009

Why can't I save my data to the CD-ROM?
Your CD-ROM is Read Only Media. This means that you can read the data on the CD or even copy it to another form of media, but you cannot save anything to it.

How should I go about saving the exercises that I complete?
You should create a folder on your computer's Hard Drive called "Computer Science" and put all of your completed exercises in there. As an alternative, you could save them on "Floppy Diskettes", a "CD-ROM" or on a "Zip Disk". Remember that the purpose of saving these exercises is so you can send them to me as part of the Portfolio you will be creating.

What is a Portfolio?
The Portfolio you will be creating during the semester will contain all of the exercises you will be completing during the Summer 2003 semester. A listing of those exercises are listed on the 'Calendar' portion of the class web page. You can also send this Portfolio as an attachment to an E-Mail when it is due. Each exercise should have your name on it, the chapter, and the exercise number. Make sure that the Portfolio has the exercises in chronological order beginning with Chapter 1, Exercise 1.

Can I use the College's computer systems and labs to do my work?
YES! Each on-line CSCI 1 student can receive his or her unique User ID and Password. This will allow you to use either the Computer Lab on the Yreka campus to do your class work. You will be able to use Office XP as well as make use of it's T-1 line to send and receive all correspondence.

How do I ask questions if I need help?
Let me count the ways. You can e-mail me at graves@siskiyous.edu. You can call me at 841-5504, or if I am not there leave a voice mail. You can visit me during my office hours on the Yreka campus (refer to Course Outline).

How do I take quizzes and exams?
All three Quizzes, the Mid-Term, and the Final Exam will be taken on-line. Refer to the Course Calendar for the dates these events will be posted to the web page. Obviously these graded events are open book.

Why does it take so long to download the Power Point presentations on my home computer?
Each chapter's presentation is memory intensive. Because of this, it will take much more time to download on a conventional modem. Try going to the Yreka campus and use the college's T-1 line to do downloads, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Can I share books with other on-line students or with someone else in the regular class?
No problem. It's up to you to work out the logistics of doing so. However, it is your responsibility to ensure all of your assignments are sent to me on time. These dates and times are not negotiable!

What about grades?
I know who you are and therefore what your Student Number is.  I will post your grades by Student Number on the 'Grades' web page after each graded event is completed.

Can I take this course if I do not have a computer?
Yes you can. It will be made more difficult in that you will have to use the college's computers and it's Internet connection, but it can be done. Remember, each of you will have a User ID and Password. You can use the Computer Lab on the Yreka campus. When in Yreka, see me if you have questions.

How do I save my work if I am using the college's computers?
If you are using one of the college's computers, save all of your work on either a Floppy Diskette or a Zip Disk or on the 'H' Drive.

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