Welcome to CSC 161 Fall 2023

Both sections this fall will be taught by Professor Nicole Eikmeier and will have the same schedule and materials.

• Section 1 meets MWF from 8:30 to 9:50 am
• Section 2 meets MWF from 2:30 to 3:50 pm

The prerequisite for this course, CSC151, Functional Problem Solving, is strictly enforced. Exceptions are granted only in special circumstances and always require explicit permission of the instructor.

Instructor Information

• Preferred Name: Professor Eikmeier (she/her)
• Office: Science 3809
• Email: eikmeier. I do my best to respond to emails in a timely manner, during the hours of 9am – 5pm Monday through Friday. Outside of those times I aim to step away from work and prioritize other areas of my life. (I encourage you to also prioritize your health and wellbeing!)
• Office Hours: Book online at calendly.com/eikmeier. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss our course, so please do not hesitate to book an appointment. The times are tentatively set for Mondays 10am - 11:45am, Tuesdays 1:15pm - 3:15pm, and Thursdays 10am - 11am, but I will add times in calendly as things fill up. If available times in calendly don't work for you, please send me a quick email with some times that do work for you so we can find a time to meet.

Navigating This Course

• PioneerWeb is only used to record assignment scores and calculate your final grade. Please use this website as your primary location for information.
• Assignments will be submitted via Gradescope. Since you probably used Gradescope during CSC151, you should have an account and be familiar with its functionality.
• Refer to the schedule for information on what readings and lab work are assigned for each day. While I will try to remind you of upcoming readings and assignments, it is your responsibility to check this site frequently.