Weekly Course Schedule – Spring 2018

INFOST 490 - 001 (Meets Monday & Wednesday Afternoon)

Week 3 (February 5 – February 11)



Monday, February 5   (3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M., NWQD-1990)
Class Session 5
Topics
  • Agile Approaches (Chapter 4)
Required Readings
  • Layton: Chapter 4 (Agile Approaches)
Other Resources


Wednesday, February 7   (1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M., NWQB-3472)
Optional Session
Office Hours
    I will hold office hours every Wednesday in my office from 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM. Please feel free to drop by to ask a question, to get help with your assignments, to discuss projects, or just to say hello. Meetings on other days or at other times may be arranged via email.


Wednesday, February 7   (3:30 P.M. – 4:45 P.M., NWQD-1990)
Class Session 6
Topics
  • Agile Environments in Action (Chapter 5)
  • Agile Behaviors in Action (Chapter 6)
Required Readings
  • Layton: Chapter 5 (Agile Environments in Action)
  • Layton: Chapter 6 (Agile Behaviors in Action)


Sunday, February 11, @  11:55 P.M.
Weekly Assignments Deadline
Computing Setup
  • Learn About Git
    Description: During this course, we will be making extensive use of the Git source code version control system. Some of you already have experience with Git. Others do not. The Lynda.com course that is linked below, is a good introduction to Git using SourceTree, a GUI-based Git client that I am recommending that you use during the course. Even for those of you who are comfortable working at the command line, SourceTree is a good addition to your stable of free software tools.
  • Install SourceTree
    Description: You are free to use whatever Git client you want. I recommend that you use SourceTree. The Lynda.com course identified above gives fairly up-to-date instructions on installing and using the product. There is a link below to a page where you can get the software.
  • Set Up a BitBucket Account
    Description: Using your UWM email id, set up a free BitBucket account. This account will allow you to create a repository that you can use for your own practice. I will be providing repositories for use by the class as a whole and project teams. Having created this BitBucket account with your UWM email address will make it easier for me to give you access to those repositories.
Class Participation Assignments Due (Forum Posts)
  • Week 3 Update on Project Selection & Team Formation
    Description: Post a status update to the forum. Are you still trying to find a client? Do you have any prospects? Are you still trying to find a team? What skills can you bring to a team who may need you?
    Submit to: Project Selection & Team Formation Forum - Week 3 Update