Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a theory seminar?
Theory seminars provide an alternative
to classroom learning. Theory seminars are accelerated learning opportunities
designed specifically for students with extensive experience and practical
knowledge in a subject, but limited theoretical learning. They involve fewer
classroom hours than regular courses and require considerable work outside
the classroom.
Information available about each
theory seminar includes a diagnostic test and a syllabus. Students who think
a particular theory seminar might be appropriate for them can look at the
diagnostic test for that theory seminar to determine whether the course is
appropriate for them or not. Through the theory seminar structure, instructors
integrate and evaluate students' new learning with their prior experience.
See http://www.metrostate.edu/fc/seminars/index.html
for more information on theory seminars.
2. Where do I find the pre-test for this class?
See http://cs.metrostate.edu/~fitzgesu/courses/ics225/summer06/diagtest.htm
for a copy of the pre-test and instructions.
3. How do I register for this theory seminar?
Complete the pre-test and post
your solutions on the web.
Contact the instructor at sue.fitzgerald@metrostate.edu
and send the URL's of your pre-test solutions. You must score 80 points or
more on the pre-test in order to be eligible to take this class.
The instructor will inform Registration
that you are eligible to register for the class.
4. The pre-test tells me to post my solutions on a
web server. How can I do that?
The Information Technology department
now offers personal web space for all students via the use of network storage.
For more information on this new service and instructions on how to post your
web pages, go to: http://www.metrostate.edu/it/portal/selfhelp/webspacefaq.html
Contact the IT Desk at 651-793-1240
if you have technical difficulties uploading your files.
5. What are the assignments for the class?
Visit the syllabus and assignments
web pages for more information.
6. When does this class meet?
Tuesdays, 6:00-9:20 p.m.
May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30 and June 6
7. What should I do to prepare for the first class
session?
Read and write a critique on …
8. How can I contact the instructor?
Email to: sue.fitzgerald@metrostate.edu
