Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. I am on the waitlist for CSE 30 and I would like to know my chances of getting in the class.
Course instructors do not manage waitlists and so we will not be able to help you with this. Waitlists are managed by CSE student affairs. Please contact UCSD CSE student affairs and they will be able to help you with this.
Link to CSE Student Affairs: https://cse.ucsd.edu/undergraduate/advising/cse-student-affairs-office-hours
2. I don't have access to Autograder. What should I do?
If you don't have access to Autograder, you can request access by going to autograder.ucsd.edu and clicking on "Join a Course". Fill in your details and choose "Course - CSE 30". You can select any section, and make sure to write a brief explanation. Once you submit your request, a member of the staff will approve it, and you should have access to Autograder soon.
3. I do not have access to PrairieLearn. What should I do?
You should be able to enroll yourself using the link on our class homepage.
4. I do not have access to PrairieTest. What should I do?
Please make a private piazza post so the instructional staff can help you.
5. When can I use Copilot (or ChatGPT or other AI) and when can't I?
On homeworks you can feel free to use these tools, but be careful about using it. You are not going to have access to outside tools on the exams, so only use outside aids to help you learn the content. Your grade is based on the lower of your homework average and quiz scores. Think of the AI as a tutor, not something to do the work for you.
On exams, you can ONLY work in the PraireLearn website (no outside tools or help) so you'll be limited to what the question dictates.
6. I added the class late, what should I do?
Welcome to the course! We're glad to have you. With a 10-week quarter system, we cover a lot of ground every week, which means you have some catching up to do. Things to do:
Complete HW1 (on prairielearn)
Sign up for all the course platforms linked on the home page of the course.
Watch the podcasts for the course either available on podcast.ucsd.edu or on canvas under Media..
Review how to get help in the course - nearly all your questions should be posted on piazza or asked in Office Hours or Open Lab Hours.
Class participation is entirely maintained electronically. If you've missed classes, we started participation on Monday of week 3.