Within the limits of scheduled tests and assignments and participation in email discussions, you can fit the learning exercises in this course into your personal schedule whenever and however you find convenient and productive. It takes time to settle down and focus your thinking so it's more efficient to work for at least an hour at a time. You should be aware that the average student will need to spend ten hours a week during a regular semester, twenty five hours a week during summer session. Learning programming takes calendar time to absorb. Don't put your studies off with the expectation of putting in more time later.
Most people find it's effective to study at least every day or two.
In the summer study every day. You will benefit most from these interactions if you start your work well before the time it is due. In fact, one of your responsibilities in the course will be to check and respond to email frequently.