Department of Computer Science
Chia Chien
Robinson Hall #315H
chien@rowan.edu
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Review COURSE INFORMATION:
- Reference course syllabus, schedule and other materials for:
- Access Canvas LMS on the Rowan Online Portal for assignments and labs
- Utilize Rowan Success Network to make appointments and check attendance records
- Look in Rowan Self-Service Banner to view student records and course registration
- Configure your COMPUTER SYSTEM and ACCESS:
- Confirm access to your Rowan NetID Network Username & Password (different than your student ID# - usually your last name & first initial)
- Review access to your student information and course registration in Rowan Banner Self-Service (using your Rowan NetID)
- Check your Rowan email routinely on a DAILY basis
- Find your H: drive for Network File Storage
- Connect to the internet while on campus using RowanWifi/RowanSecure
- Join virtual meetings using using Cisco WebEx
- Secure your personal computer with anti-virus software
- Utilize Rowan Virtual Desktop for remote access
- Install Office 365 with the full Office suite on up to 5 personal devices for FREE
- Access Rowan-owned software from any device using RowanCloud-Citrix on or off campus
- Create a folder called IOOP or other course name on your H: drive to store all your class projects and work (using File Manager)
- (IOOP) Install the platform-specific BlueJ Application and JDK for your system (MUST use at least BlueJ version 4.2.2 and Java 8)
- (IOOP) Download the BlueJ projects from the web and must UNZIP before using
- Explore additional technical RESOURCES:
- Drop in for free CS Tutoring
- See the IOOP or OOPDA glossary of terms and concepts you should know
- Follow the Program Style Guide in your code
- View Video Notes online for each chapter in the textbook
- Complete LinkedIn Learning(Lynda) tutorials for specific topics related to IOOP
- Practice coding at CodeCheck with autograded exercises
- Consider the LearnerOO or Guru99 website and tutorials for additional help
- Utilize CodingBat, Practice-It, or CodeStepByStep for additional practice
- Review the ORACLE Java Tutorials to further comprehension
- Maximize your ROWAN EXPERIENCE:
- Don't fall behind and always get help when necessary
- Be mature and responsible ... as professors are here to help facilitate your learning, but it is solely up to you to do the work to learn
- Attend classes regularly (even if not required) and check attendance records on RSN (if possible)
- Take care of yourself by utilizing the Wellness Center, Rec Center, and Student Center
- Ensure proper time management and studying time with help from the Academic Success Center
- Don't self-advise and see your CS Academic Advisor prior to registering for each semester
- Get to know some upper-level CS students, peer mentors, learning assistants, and tutors
- Join ACM, ACM-W, or some other campus activities/clubs including the Cybersecurity Club
- Start thinking about resume and career resources, signup for the CS Jobs mailing list, and view existing job postings
- Reference the Rowan CS Department website to stay updated