CSCE 155
Introduction to Computer Science I
Class Syllabus
Fall 2005
Lectures & Labs
Lecture
Section Lab Sections
Time: 2:30 – 3:20 PM MWF Section 111 11:30 – 1:20 PM T
Room 106, Avery Hall Section 112 6:30 – 8:20 PM M
Section 113 3:30 – 5:20 PM T
Catalog Listing
Introduction to
problem-solving with computers including problem analysis and specification,
algorithm development, program design, and implementation in a high-level
programming language. Laboratory
assignments develop mastery of a high-level programming language and
practices. (Honors course covering same
topics as CSCE155, but in greater depth.)
Class Objectives
The objective of this class is to familiarize students
with problem solving approaches using computer programming. We study how to specify a problem, how to
come up with a solution, how to convert the solution into a program, and how to
solve the problem correctly using the program. The conversion of a solution to
a program comes in many ways. In this
class, we focus on Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) where we build “software
objects” that are distinct and standalone that programs can use to carry out
more complex tasks.
Prerequisites
CSCE105; MATH103 or equivalent or appropriate scores on the Math Placement Exam
Text Book
Wu, C. Thomas. (2005). An Introduction to Object-Oriented
Programming with
An InterWrite Personal Response System (Required)
Assignments
There will be several programming
assignments to help you understand some of the basic concepts. Java
programming language must be used for all the assignments. The assignments are
due at the class time on the indicated
dates.
You will also be required to hand in an on-line copy. In addition, you are required to hand in a hardcopy of your code at class time on the due date. You are expected to write well-documented, modular code. Programs which do not compile or which do not run will not receive any credit. Programs that compile and run will be graded as follows:
45% Program Correctness,
15% Software Design,
10% Programming Style,
15% Testing, and
15% Documentation.
Personal Response System and Just-In-Time
Quizzes
You are required use your own personal response system (PRS) in class for “just-in-time” quizzes and questions. I anticipate having an average of one or two such questions per lecture depending on in-class discussions and topics.
Examinations
We will have two mid-term (in-class) exams and a final exam. The dates for the tests are listed in the
lecture schedule. There will be no makeup tests.
Laboratories
You must register for a lab section as a part of this course. The laboratories are designed to supplement the lectures and provide hands-on experiences on topics that need additional attention. It is a significant part of the course and you are strongly encouraged to fully take advantage of this opportunity. You are required to read the lab handouts and the reading assignments before coming to the lab. You are also required to take the on-line pretest prior to coming to each lab. There are 14-15 laboratories altogether.
Logic Problems (Honors only)
For students who have registered in CSCE155 Honors, you will be required to complete several computer programming/logic puzzles. Each problem will accompany your homework assignment. That means: the regular homework assignment’s score will contribute 85% and the puzzle’s score will contribute 15% to each total homework assignment score.
Final Grade
You will receive a numeric score for each programming assignment and the test. Each mid-term exam contributes 75 points; the final exam is worth 150 points. The assignments contribute a total of 600 points. Each laboratory carries 40 points, totaling 600 points altogether. The PRS-based in-class quizzes contribute a total of 10 bonus points to the “Tests” score. As a matter of policy, no I (incomplete) grades will be given. Your final grade will be based on the following table.
|
Tests |
0-149 |
150-164 |
165-179 |
180-194 |
195-209 |
210-224 |
225-239 |
240-254 |
255-269 |
270-284 |
285-300 |
|
1140-1200 |
F |
C |
C+ |
B- |
B |
B+ |
A- |
A |
A |
A |
A |
|
1080-1139 |
F |
C- |
C |
C+ |
B- |
B |
B+ |
A- |
A |
A |
A |
|
1020-1079 |
F |
D+ |
C- |
C |
C+ |
B- |
B |
B+ |
A- |
A |
A |
|
960-1019 |
F |
D+ |
C- |
C |
C+ |
B- |
B |
B+ |
B+ |
A- |
A |
|
900-959 |
F |
D |
D+ |
C- |
C |
C+ |
B- |
B |
B+ |
A- |
A- |
|
840-899 |
F |
D- |
D |
D+ |
C- |
C |
C+ |
B- |
B |
B+ |
B+ |
|
780-839 |
F |
D- |
D |
D |
D+ |
C- |
C |
C+ |
B- |
B |
B |
|
720-779 |
F |
F |
D- |
D |
D+ |
D+ |
C- |
C |
C+ |
C+ |
B- |
|
660-719 |
F |
F |
F |
D- |
D- |
D |
D+ |
C- |
C |
C |
C+ |
|
600-659 |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
D- |
D |
D+ |
C- |
C- |
C |
|
000-599 |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
F |
Academic Misconduct
Violations of academic integrity will result in automatic failure of the class and referral to the proper university officials. The work a student submits in a class is expected to be the student’s own work and must be work completed for that particular class and assignment. Students wishing to build on an old project or work on a similar topic in two classes must discuss this with both professors. Academic dishonesty includes: handling in another’s work or part of another’s work as your own, turning in one of your old papers for a current class, or turning in the same or similar paper for two different classes. Using notes or other study aids or otherwise obtaining another’s answers for an examination also represents a breach of academic integrity. Sanctions are applied whether the violation was intentional or not.
Those
who share their code and those who copy other’s code will be penalized in the
same way; both parties will be considered to have plagiarized.