UIT2201: Computer Science and Information Technology Revolution
University Scholars Programme, NUS

Course Announcements and Updates (Spring 2010)

This page contains important announcements about the course.
It be continuously updated. Make sure you check out this page OFTEN.

  • 27-Apr-2010 -- Project Showcase & Free Lunch!
    • Friday, 07-May-2010.
    • 10:00am -- 02:00pm, USP-SR1
    • (each gp gets 15m to show off their project)
    • I will buy lunch for everyone.

  • 27-Apr-2010 -- Finals is TODAY! Open book. All the best!

  • 16-Apr-2010 -- Final tutorial! Quiz-2 distribution online
    Quiz 2 distribution is online.
    Also all notes (including Topic 6) updated...
    Last tutorial of the semester! So fast......
    Do I know everyone by name? Did I lose the bet?

  • 12-Apr-2010 -- Quiz-2 in USP-SR1, HW10 and other updates online
    Quiz 2 will be held in USP-SR1 (our usual classroom)
    Quiz Makeup venue sent out to all involved.
    HW10 (last one!) is now online -- Q-problems due 19-Apr

  • 06-Apr-2010 -- HW9 & Quiz 2 updates online
    HW9 is now online.
    Info on Quiz 2 (and sample Quiz) also online.
    Check out page on Homeworks, Quiz and Exam Info
    Scores for T6-8 are online... Double check them.

  • 30-Mar-2010 -- Proj-Review Schedule, Notes update, Notices online, Quiz 2 revised timing
    Schedule for Project-Review Meeting online (see Project)
    Lecture Notes for Topic 5 (Network) updated...
    Uploaded file for "Lecture Notices"
    New timing for Quiz 2 (06-April, changed to 13-April, Tue, 7-8pm). Again, those with timing clash, email me (reason, alternative slots).
    Calling for volunteers as Scratch instructors... (see "Lecture Notices")

  • 25-Mar-2010 -- HW8 online, see all tomorrow
    HW8 is now online.

  • 11-Mar-2010 -- Quiz 1 over, HW7 online
    Quiz 1 over.
    HW7 is now online.

  • 04-Mar-2010 -- SS for HW2-5 updated
    SS (solution sketches) for HW2-5 are all updated.
    Those for HW6 D-problems will be online this weekend.

  • 02-Mar-2010 -- HW6 online
    HW6 is now online. Please work on the D-problems and prepare for fruitful discussion on Friday.

  • 01-Mar-2010 -- Info on Quiz 1 and Quiz 1 (2009) online
    Info on Quiz 1, and sample Quiz are online. Check "HW-Quiz-Exam" page.
    List of people with clashes (who has sent me email) is online!

  • 26-Feb-2010 -- Lectures Notes Topics 1-3 updated
    Lecture notes for Topics 1-3 have been updated.

  • 24-Feb-2010 -- Date for Quiz 1 CHANGED to 09-Mar-2010, 7-8pm, SR1
    If you have a clash, and have NOT emailed me, please do so, with reason for clash and some good time slots of Wed (10-Mar) or Thu (11-Mar).

  • 23-Feb-2010 -- HW5, Project info added, solution sketches add
    I have added solution sketches for T2-T4.
    Project info is now online
    HW5 is now online. Have fun with it.

  • 03-Feb-2010 -- Some updates...
    Did update to HW4 (added T4-Q3(c)).
    Also, added picture of Fibonacci spiral for A3 (in T3).
    Consultation Hours set for Thursdays, 3-5pm.

  • 02-Feb-2010 -- HW4, sum-of-list Scratch program online
    HW4 is now online, so is the sum-of-list program.

  • 26-Jan-2010 -- HW3, more Scratch programs online
    All programs are now moved into the Scratch directory, that is now browsable.
    HW3 is now online.

  • 19-Jan-2010 -- HW2 and Scratch programs online
    HW2 (with links to sample Scratch programs) is now online.

  • 18-Jan-2010 -- Module-Blog, Textbook, Notes for Wk 2

  • 11-Jan-2010 -- HW1 & Notes for Week 1 uploaded
    HW1 has just been uploaded;
    Notes for Week 1 have been uploaded and ready for printing, if necessary.
    See everyone tomorrow!!!

  • 07-Jan-2010 -- Some updates, add FB link
    Added Homeworks page and Entry Survey form
    Added link to "NUS-USP UIT2201 Alum" Group on Facebook.
    I recently asked alums to give their feedback on UIT2201.

  • 05-Jan-2010 -- Added in Course Overview (ppt)
    Read the (newly added) course overview -- [here (ppt)] (don't miss out the part about fun and jokes!)


  • SO... Is UIT2201 interesting for you?

    YES, its TRUE! NO computing background is needed for this module.
    This module is not about programming, but about key ideas in the CS and IT revolution.
    This module will equip you with a IT-enabled mindset for your future endeavours, whether or not they are IT-related.

    To see whether UIT2201 is good for you, you may want to

  • 01-Dec-2009 -- UIT2201 (Spring 2010) site initiated!
    Hello... and welcome to UIT2201
    Only a skeleton website now, but will be progressively filled up...
    Do check back again.

    • UIT2201 (Spring 2010) Announcement Page