Help

COS 126 is a challenging course, and getting help early makes a big difference. If you’re falling behind, be proactive: start by contacting your preceptor. If you’d rather not start there, contact the course instructors. We will be happy to meet with you.

Ed Discussion. Use Ed Discussion for quick questions. Staff monitor Ed regularly. Please do not post your assignment code on Ed, even in private posts.

Office Hours. For more substantial questions, come to office hours. You may attend any staff member’s office hours; see the calendar below. Office hours are appropriate for help with assignments, course concepts, or broader CS questions. Please review the relevant lecture and attempt the corresponding precept exercises before coming to office hours.

Intro COS Lab. The Intro COS Lab, located in Computer Science Building 105 is staffed by undergraduate TAs and can help you debug your code. Before coming, make a reasonable effort to identify the bug and isolate the problem. Please also attend the relevant lecture and attempt the corresponding precept exercises first.

Tutoring and support at McGraw. The McGraw Center for Teaching & Learning offers additional academic support, including:

• Peer Tutoring
• Learning Consultations
• Student-Led Study Groups