Computer Science Courses, 2006 ATDP

2638.1
2638.2
2639
2680
The Internet Classroom (AM)
The Internet Classroom (PM)
The Virtual ATDP
Study Lab
MWF, 8:30-12:00
MWF, 1:00-4:30
By arrangement
TBA

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2638.1 The Internet Classroom (AM)
10 units	MWF, 8:30-12:00	Cynthia Nie & Trevor Ridinger	$720
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the internet. The ubiquity of the internet in the early 21st century, its penetration into our everyday life and commerce, demands that students acquire new skills and a clear understanding of information technology. The Internet Classroom's objectives are: (1) to give students the tools to understand, navigate and engage the internet with ease; (2) to teach students website design, creation and maintenance; and (3) to provide students a meaningful context with which to understand our "information age," with its diverse array of online communities. The class will start with conceptual foundations and functions of computer hardware and software and proceed to examine the structure and use of the Internet. Students will work on a substantial web design project. They will create websites using XHTML, CSS and a bit of Javascript, with an eye towards coding according to web standards. They will incorporate creative work and ideas into the online world, with such tools as Flickr, Slide, MySpace, and Blogger. Students will also explore cutting-edge developments such as podcasting and the burgeoning world of network gaming. Additionally, this class will have an online component, its students engaging beyond the scheduled lab time with their instructors, their classmates, and other ATDP students. Furthermore, students will investigate technical, sociological, and even philosophical issues on the impact of the internet and information technology on students and their families, on schools and their communities, and on society at large. Homework per class meeting: 4-7 hours

2638.2 The Internet Classroom (PM)
10 units MWF, 1:00-4:30 Cynthia Nie & Trevor Ridinger $720

(Same as 2638.1 except for the schedule.)

2639 The Virtual ATDP:
Creating an Online Academic Community
10 units By arrangement Lloyd Nebres $170

The Virtual ATDP (TVA) is an interdisciplinary project designed to create and maintain an online component for ATDP, existing not just during ATDP's summer session but also throughout the regular school year. This online community involves ATDP students, families, instructors, staff and alumni. Participants in this project will be designated as internet TAs (iTA) for an ATDP course and will work closely with the TVA project manager and his staff, and with the course instructor. For that course, the iTA will: (a) create and maintain the class website; (b) set up individual student and instructor weblogs; (c) set up and moderate a group discussion forum or bulletin board; and (d) facilitate an online class community via instant messaging. Various content management systems (such as Movable Type, Frontier/Manila, phpBB, Io Community Manager, etc.) will be made available, along with drop-in computer lab times for familiarization with and setup of these systems. For examples of websites, weblogs, and forums from the previous summer, visit The Virtual ATDP.
Prerequisites: (1) Demonstrable working knowledge of website design and construction--solid HTML/XHTML skills, sound grasp of CSS, and familiarity with web standards (must submit URL of site); (2) current maintenance of a weblog or online journal (Xangas inapplicable); (3) prior participation in online communities and forums. Prospective participants should contact Lloyd Nebres via e-mail to schedule an online interview sometime before June.

2680 Study Lab
0 units By Arrangement Staff $235
Study Lab is offered in tandem with the student's academic course in order to provide assistance with learning a specific subject, organizing course materials, managing time, understanding and completing assignments, and reviewing for tests. Students will develop study skills which they can also apply to other courses in the future. In Study Lab, students will gain social skills to use in presenting themselves with confidence in class and in meetings with instructors.
The Study Lab meets twice each week and will be scheduled on the same days as the student's academic course. If the student is enrolled in an afternoon class, the Study Lab will be held in the morning, and vice versa. Check the box under Course Selections (Section II) on p. 1 of the application form to receive more information and to apply. ATDP will send more information upon acceptance. The Study Lab is not available as a stand-alone course.

If you are interested in programming and engineering, then you should also see the following Natural Sciences courses (this will take you off the Computer Science page):

2674.1 Robotics ... M/Th, 8:30-12:00

2674.2 Robotics ... M/Th, 1:00-4:30

atdphome | Contact Info... Phone (510) 642-8308 E-mail queries: lloyd@berkeley.edu

2638.2 The Internet Classroom (PM)
10 units	MWF, 1:00-4:30	Cynthia Nie & Trevor Ridinger	$720
(Same as 2638.1 except for the schedule.)

2639 The Virtual ATDP: Creating an Online Academic Community
10 units	By arrangement	Lloyd Nebres	$170
The Virtual ATDP (TVA) is an interdisciplinary project designed to create and maintain an online component for ATDP, existing not just during ATDP's summer session but also throughout the regular school year. This online community involves ATDP students, families, instructors, staff and alumni. Participants in this project will be designated as internet TAs (iTA) for an ATDP course and will work closely with the TVA project manager and his staff, and with the course instructor. For that course, the iTA will: (a) create and maintain the class website; (b) set up individual student and instructor weblogs; (c) set up and moderate a group discussion forum or bulletin board; and (d) facilitate an online class community via instant messaging. Various content management systems (such as Movable Type, Frontier/Manila, phpBB, Io Community Manager, etc.) will be made available, along with drop-in computer lab times for familiarization with and setup of these systems. For examples of websites, weblogs, and forums from the previous summer, visit The Virtual ATDP. Prerequisites: (1) Demonstrable working knowledge of website design and construction--solid HTML/XHTML skills, sound grasp of CSS, and familiarity with web standards (must submit URL of site); (2) current maintenance of a weblog or online journal (Xangas inapplicable); (3) prior participation in online communities and forums. Prospective participants should contact Lloyd Nebres via e-mail to schedule an online interview sometime before June.

2680 Study Lab
0 units	By Arrangement	Staff	$235
Study Lab is offered in tandem with the student's academic course in order to provide assistance with learning a specific subject, organizing course materials, managing time, understanding and completing assignments, and reviewing for tests. Students will develop study skills which they can also apply to other courses in the future. In Study Lab, students will gain social skills to use in presenting themselves with confidence in class and in meetings with instructors. The Study Lab meets twice each week and will be scheduled on the same days as the student's academic course. If the student is enrolled in an afternoon class, the Study Lab will be held in the morning, and vice versa. Check the box under Course Selections (Section II) on p. 1 of the application form to receive more information and to apply. ATDP will send more information upon acceptance. The Study Lab is not available as a stand-alone course.