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- Hebeler Computer Labs
- What hours are the Labs open?
- Are there times when I cannot use the Labs?
- Is there anyone available to help with Lab problems?
- Getting Help
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What hours are the labs open?
Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Holiday weekends: Labs are normally closed Saturday and Sunday and re-open on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Are there times when I cannot use the Labs?
During the day (most often on Tuesdays and Thursdays) the Labs are sometimes reserved for class use. On the bulletin board next to each Lab's entrance door is a schedule of these reserved class times.
Occasionally, at the discretion of the course instructor, students not enrolled in the class can work quietly at the unused computers in the back of the Lab.
The two primary labs for supporting pre-major work are Hebeler 203 and Hebeler 209. Feel free to use either of the two labs for completing assignments regardless of which room you attend class lab on Tuesdays.
A smaller third lab set up to work with jGRASP is in Hebeler 218. Feel free to use Hebeler 218 to work on your programming assignments or as a study location.
Is there anyone available to help with Lab problems?
There should be a computer science student (TA) on duty during lab hours to help with Lab problems such as no printer paper, network problems, etc.
The TA is normally seated at a computer in Hebeler 203 with a sign on the computer indicating "TA on Duty". If you cannot locate the TA, check the white board in Hebeler 203 for a notice of their alternate location. If you do not see a notice, check Hebeler 209, Hebeler 204, or Hebeler 218 for the TA on Duty.
Mr. Fred Stanley is the Computer Science Department's System Analyst and Administrator. His office is Hebeler 214B. If the student TA is not able to provide assistance, Mr. Stanley should be able to solve your Lab problems.
Getting Help
I'm lost, where can I get help?
Your course instructor is probably the best source for help. Please come by during my office hours for help with course concepts and assignments. If you are unable to come during my office hours, please contact me and we can arrange an alternative meeting time.
The ACM student computer club offers free weekly drop-in tutoring sessions during the quarter. Check their Web site for the time and place.
The TA on duty in the Hebeler Labs are also available for help with Java questions. Some are more helpful than others. Realize that in many cases they are busy with their lab duties and not that familiar with the course assignments.
Where can I get a tutor?
CWU's Academic Achievement Program often has list of students available as computer science tutors.
Quite often CS 110 and CS 111 students looking for tutors put up a sign on the lab bulletin board with a description of their needs.
The ACM student computer club offers free weekly tutoring sessions. They may be used as a resource for finding CS students who do private tutoring.
Student Study Groups
One of the best strategies for succeeding in this course (and all other courses for that matter) is to form small student study groups and meet regularly outside of class to discuss the course materials.
A key to successful student study groups is a combination of both individual and group work. Before meeting as a group, each individual should consider the concepts or assignments under review. During the group meeting, unanswered questions and hard areas can then be discussed. This approach is much more productive than meeting as a group prior to individual study.
I encourage all CS 110 and 111 students to form these study groups early in the quarter and to meet regularly.