COP 2551
Getting Started
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The majority of the Java programming in this course will be accomplished using the Linux operating system on a UNF computer named Osprey .
If you have not already set up your account on Osprey, you should do the following:
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Bring up your favorite browser and click on http://www.unf.edu/dept/its/
Under “QUICK LINKS TO ” you will find many helpful links. Some that you should definitely look at include:
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Blackboard
Computer Accounts
Dial In and Wireless Access
E-Mail
Help Desk Tech Support
Manuals/Handouts
Osprey ID
Passwords
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 Everything you need for this class other than your textbooks, quizzes and exams will be available on a web-based application named
Blackboard .
 To get started with Blackboard, go to http://blackboard.unf.edu/ and follow the links.
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Once you have logged on Blackboard, select this course, COP 2551, Intro to Object-Oriented
Programming.
 Read any announcements.
Look over the information in the following folders:
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Course Information
Staff Information
Course Documents
Assignments
Books
Discussion Board
External Links
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 Students may enter questions or make comments on this discussion board. Instructor and students may respond to questions and comments.
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This is the primary means of communicating with your instructor and with other students outside of class.
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As your instructor, I typically check the discussion board several times a day, including most weekends.
However, students should not hesitate to provide answers to questions.
Don’t worry about “looking smart” – what you put on the board has no effect on your grade. If there is something you do not understand, chances are that others are having a problem too.
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 This, as most of the courses you will take in the Computer and Information Sciences major, is fast-paced.
 It is very important that you not get behind.
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Please don’t overload yourself with other courses and commitments.
 Note that you have a homework assignment due next class.
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