CSC 160 Fall 2006 - Homework 1
Assigned Aug 29, due SUNDAY Sept 3
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Install the software package DrScheme
Version 301,
which is available for free download for Windows, Mac, and Unix.
Install an additional file using these
directions.
Read the Syllabus.
Read the Joys
(and Woes) of the Craft of Programming.
Read the preface
of the online textbook (pages xvii to xxiv).
Read Chapter
1 of the online textbook.
Read the preface, Chapter 1 (up to page 7), and Chapter 2 of the
Simply Scheme textbook.
Write at
least one posting (30 words or more) on Blackboard's Discussion Board on
any of the readings. It can be your reaction, a question about something
you do not understand, or a response to a classmate's posting.
Write a short essay (about 300-600 words) that summarizes and
gives your opinion on each of the above
reading assignments, and turn them in by email to
Wittenstein@adelphi.edu. Be sure to include your first and last
name!
The essay will be graded primarily on whether I'm convinced you've read
the material and thought about it carefully, although really bad spelling,
grammar, or style may cost you points too.
Last Modified: 8/21/06