Useful Resources

Required textbook

Jones and Barlett - the publisher's website.
Authors' page - has updates, corrections and other items (including the turtle and cImage modules used in this course - get them if you are planning to do assignments on your own computer).

Python/IDLE stuff

Official Python Website - links to all important Python materials, including documentation, downloads and related instructions.
If you plan to install Python on your own computer (a really good idea), then it is preferred that you download release 3.4.2: Release 3.4.2 can be downloaded free from this site here.
Certain programming assignments deal with image processing that will need additional Python packages. Please follow Installing PIL/Pillow/cImage instruction to install these packages on your computer (after you have installed Python).
Main Python 3 Documents Page - includes links to a tutorial and other reference materials.
The Python Standard Library - Release 3.3, describes the many, many ready-to-use standard components.
Official IDLE reference - some explanation of the IDLE menu items.
History of Python - wikipedia page (so beware of inaccuracies).

Labs, a Linux resource, and some remote access tools

Phelps CS Lab - for College of Engineering instruction (like lab sections) only - in the PHELPS 3525.
UCSB Computer Science Remote Access Tools FAQ.
Computer Science Instructional Lab (CSIL) - has open lab hours for Computer Science students - in Harold Frank Hall, room 1138.
UCSB Engineering Computing Infrastructure (ECI) - to change password, and other account maintenance
- If any student is having trouble with their CSIL account, they should go to the ECI Office (Harold Frank Hall, room 1140E).
Other UCSB Computer Science technical support - including answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ).
IC - Instructional Computing laboratory for all UCSB students.
Linux reference - official Red Hat Linux reference guide.
PuTTY - a free Win32 Telnet/SSH Client (small with very basic features).
ssh client - download free SSH Client. Useful to connect to CSIL and upload/download files from your laptop.
SecureCRT - a better SSH client (may require purchasing).
XMing - X server for Windows.
How to get set up and turn in lab assignments on your own personal computer: Click here for a step-by-step description

Pair programming

Video introduction to pair programming - by The Computer Science Department at North Carolina State University, posted to Youtube 12/5/2008.
Pair Programming at a Glance - a summary of what to do and what not to do.

Academic support services on campus

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 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.

Thanks to Omer Egeciolu, Phill Conrad, Diana Franklin and Michael Costanzo who taught CS8 before and made available their course material.

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