The text this quarter presents a basic subset of the Java API. This subset is sufficient to accomplish the requirements for CS 5JA, but students who plan to do more Java programming after the course is over should acquire a more complete reference. The bookstore has many good choices. Here is a pair the instructor likes:
(The following statement was provided on 3 Jan 2001 by Dennis L. Nord, Director, Counseling & Career Services; Carol Hiles, Director, Campus Learning Assistance Service; and Diane Glenn, Director Disabled Students Program.)
If you experience difficulty in this course for any reason, please don't hesitate to consult with your instructor. In addition to the resources of the department, a wide range of services is available to support you in your efforts to meet the course requirements.
- Campus Learning Assistance Service: 893-3269. CLAS helps students increase their mastery of course material through course-specific tutoring and academic skills development. Check out our tutorial groups and drop-in tutoring schedules posted on our web site: www.clas.ucsb.edu. Sign up for services at our main office, Building 477, 9-5 daily.
- Counseling & Career Services: (893-4411, www.counseling.ucsb.edu) offers counseling for personal & career concerns, self-help information and connections to off-campus mental health resources.
- Disabled Students Program: 893-2668; www.sa.ucsb.edu/dsp. DSP provides academic support services to eligible students with temporary and permanent disabilities. Please inform the instructor (Dr. Costanzo) if you require special classroom accommodations due to a disability. You must register with DSP prior to receiving these accommodations.
Engineering undergraduate students should visit their Undergraduate Studies Office for general counseling matters, including progress checks.