Homework

Assignments

Programming Assignment 5

• Handout: Programming Assignment #5
• Due: No later than March 14, at 9:00am

Programming Assignment 4

• Handout: Programming Assignment #4
• Due: No later than Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at 11:59 pm

Programming Assignment 3

• Handout: Programming Assignment #3
• Due: No later than February 6, 2008, at 11:59 pm

Programming Assignment 2

• Handout: Programming Assignment #2
• Due: No later than January 23, 2006, at 11:59 pm

Programming Assignment 1

• Handout: Programming Assignment #1
• Due: No later than January 14, 2008, at 11:59 pm

C Software

The simplest way to compile and run C code in this course, if you are on a Windows machine is to use the free Dev-C++ development environment. Just follow these instructions to set things up.

You can also use Microsoft Visual Studio for C++ if you have it. This is a more powerful but also more complicated development environment. We will help you with it, if you have it, but we'll use Dev-C++ in class examples.

For more information about campus lab locations and hours please click here.

How to submit your work

Submit all your files in one Zip archive. To zip the files use a utility like Winzip Filzip, or TUGzip. If you use the built-in file compressor in Windows, make sure you know what you're doing!

• Only submit .C and (if any) .h files. Use the Execute | Clean command in Dev-C++ to remove the large binary and executable files. It's OK to leave in the other smaller files Dev-C++ creates.
• Files and folders in the Zip archive must match those given by the homework assignment. We will return submissions with mis-named files and folders.
• Combine the files to be submitted into a zip file named lastname_pa?.zip where ? is the number of the current assignment. If you are pair-programming, use lastname1_lastname2_pa?.zip.
• Email your file as an attachment to c-riesbeck@northwestern.edu. Use the Subject line given in the homework assignment. Make sure you copy the email to yourself, and your partner, if any, and then check to see whether the attachment has been sent correctly.
• You should receive a confirmation of receipt within 24 hours at the latest. This will only acknowledge receipt of your email. We will not check the attachment at that time, so make sure everything is there. If there is any problem, email me at c-riesbeck@northwestern.edu. Important: Put "EECS 110:" in the Subject line.

How to get help

Programming can be very time consuming. Always start your assignments as early as possible. If you do get stuck, do NOT waste hours on a single error. Instead, get help. The fastest way is to check the newsgroup. Chances are someone else has had the same problem as you and can give you a hint. Tips, clarifications and answers will also be posted by the staff. You may discuss the homework with other students in the newsgroup as long as you never post anything that will be graded.

The TAs will have regular office hours at the lab, where you can get them to look at your work in progress and offer you hints and useful programming tips. Take advantage of that.

Grading, regrading and late submission

Grading guidelines will be included in the assignment handouts. For information on regrading and late submission see under Info