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	Course Description CPSC 231: Introduction to Computer Science for Computer Science Majors I Fall 2014	Computer Science

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• Course Description
  • Prerequisites
  • Note « Read this!!!
• Textbooks
• Assessment
  • The exam component
  • The assignment component (see also the assignment description)
• Lecture/Lab Schedule

Details

Course Description

Introduction to problem solving, the analysis and design of small-scale computational systems, and implementation using a procedural programming language. For computer science majors.

Prerequisites

None.  But Computer Science 101 is strongly recommended as preparation for this course. See the statements at the beginning of the Computer Science entry of the University Calendar. (Antirequisites: Credit for Computer Science 231 and any of 215, 217, 235, Computer Engineering 339 or Engineering 233 will not be allowed.)

Misuse of Computer Facilities, Plagiarism, and Cheating

Academic misconduct (cheating, plagiarism, or any other form) is a very serious offense that will be dealt with rigorously in all cases. A single offense may lead to disciplinary probation or suspension or expulsion. The Faculty of Science follows a zero tolerance policy regarding dishonesty. Please read the sections under the heading "Student Misconduct" in the Academic Regulations section of the University Calendar.

These serious offenses will carry sanctions. Copying of assignments from anywhere without appropriate references, cheating on exams, or misusing facilities will result in punishment ranging from course failure to criminal prosecution. If you are unsure about these issues do not hesitate to consult with the course instructor.

This course has no group-work content, so, while discussion with other students is certainly acceptable, all course work must be done independently, without direct input from any other source. This includes, but is not limited to, copying code (or snippets of code) from other sources.  For detailed information on specifics related to this course, please see Academic misconduct vs collaboration: what is allowed for this class.

Textbooks

Assessment

The University policy on grading and related matters is described in the university calendar.

Exams

The course will have a Registrar's scheduled final examination and a common midterm exam which will be scheduled in an evening outside of class (Oct 23, 7PM).  The midterm exam is worth 25% of your final grade, and the final is worth 40% of your final grade.

Assignments

There are 6 "mini assignments" worth 1% each, and and 5 harder "full assignments" worth 4%, 5%, 6%, 7%, and 7% respectively.  See assignment submission requirements.  Assignment due dates and links to the assignment specifications (when they become available) can be found in the "Lecture/Lab Schedule" section below. 

There are also practice assignments: They won't be for credit but they're extra problems that you can try in order to improve your programming and problem solving skills.

Continuous Tutorials (CT for short)

In addition to my office hours and your time in lab there will be time set aside for you to ask questions. These sessions will typically be staffed by the tutorial instructors but they are not mandatory for students and are provided so that you can get help while you are in the computer lab.

The CT is located in the first floor Math Sciences computer lab (there will be signs near the cubical desks).

Continuous tutorial schedule: TBA

Lecture/Lab Schedule

Before we begin, see the orientation.

CPSC 231: Introduction to Computer Science for Computer Science Marjors I

Last updated 2014-09-23

Rob Kremer