CSCI 151 Introduction to Computer Science - Fall 2009

CSCI 151 Introduction to Computer Science - Fall 2009

    Course Information

    Lectures:

      MWF 10:00 - 10:50 AM
      Place: ACN HAL

    Office Hours:

      Place: Kirkbride 266A
      Time:
        • Monday: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
        • Tuesday: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
        • Wednesday: 12:00 - 1:00 PM, 3:50 - 4:20 PM
        • Friday: 9:25 - 9:55 AM, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
        • Thursday: By appointment ONLY
        • M and W : 9:30 - 9:50 - By appointment ONLY
        To make an appointment, please, send an e-mail yanako@cs.widener.edu and/or ykortsarts@mail.widener.edu

Text: No TextBook is Required

Course Description

    This course presents the comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts of
    Computer Science, using C programming language.
    As an overview of the discipline, the course covers a breadth of topics
    including algorithm design, problem solving, operating system concepts,
    computer architectures and programming languages.
    Studenst also will gain proficiency with LINUX operating system.
    The course constits of 3 hours lectures and 3 hours laboratory.
    Programming exercises will be in C
    (no previous knowledge of computer programming is assumed).

Attendance

The details of attendance policy

    Academic Fraud

    The Science Division strictly enforces the University's policy on cheating and other forms of academic fraud.

    Student Academic Grievance Procedure

      If a student has a grievance concerning a class in which he/she is enrolled, he/she will first try to resolve the problem with the instructor of the class. If it is impossible to resolve the matter at this level, then the grievance must be placed in writing and appealed in the following order:
      • Division or Program Head
      • Dean of Arts and Sciences (Arts and Sciences Academic Council)
      • Provost of the University
      • University Academic Council
      All student grievances will first be referred to the class instructor before they are treated at the level of the Division Head.

    Evaluation Criteria (Grading)

    • There will be:

      • 4 lecture home assignments
      • 7 programming laboratory assignments
      • 6 quizzes

    • Make-up quizzes and exams
        Any make-up for the quizzes
        must be arranged in advance of the test date

    • Assignments must be handed in class on the date specified.
        Lecture Assignments will be turned in on
        paper and also sent by e-mail.
        Additional information about
        "how to submit your lecture assignment"
        will be provided before each assignment.
        No late assignments will be accepted.

    • There will be 7 laboratory assignments.
        You will need to start and to finish
        your laboratory assignment in class during your 2 hours and 50 minutes regular
        lab class. In some cases you will continue your lab assignment at home and
        submit it to the next lab.

  • Lab assignments will be posted at the course web site. Lab assignments have to be submitted on time.
    In case of emergency or medical situation you can ask for the special submission extension for the lab assignments.

    The work handed in must be the student's own work.
    Assignments which are written in groups
    are easily identifies and
    will receive grades of 0 for all participants.

      The weights of the lecture assignments, laboratory assignments, quizzes and exams in the final grade are as follows:

    Your laboratory grade will be calculated as below,
    and will then combined with your lecture grade.

      Laboratory Grade
      Lab Assignments (7) 75%
      Class Participation and Attendance 25%
      Total100%

      Laboratory grade will contribute 25% of your final grade in the course.

      Final Grade
      Lecture Home Assignments (4) 30%
      Laboratory Assignments (7) 25%
      Quizzes (6)35%
      Class Participation and Attendance 10%
      Total100%

      Final Grade Table

      A: 95 - 100
      A-: 90 - 94
      B+: 87 - 89
      B: 83 - 86
      B-:80 - 82
      C+: 77 - 79
      C: 73 - 76
      C-: 70 - 72
      D+: 67 - 69
      D: 60 - 66
      F: 59 - 0


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