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CPSC 110: Introduction to Computer Science

Meeting Times:Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 1:00 – 1:50, Farmer 025
Instructor:Ian Finlayson
Email:ifinlay@umw.edu
Office:Farmer 043
Office Hours:Monday and Wednesday 9:00–12:00 or by appointment
Required TextbookExploring Computer Science
 

Course Description

This course provides a foundation in computer science for a student who does not have prior programming experience. It provides sufficient support to permit a student to continue in the major program. Topics include an introduction to the algorithm and program development process using a high-level structured programming language and the department’s computing facilities. Supervised hands-on experience provided. May not be taken for graded credit after passing any Computer Science course numbered 220 or higher.


 

Course Goals & Objectives

The goals of this course are:


 

Student Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

General Education Objectives - This course counts as one course toward the Digital Intensive requirement of the General Education curriculum at UMW. All courses in this category carry the following course goals. Students will be able to:


 

Class Participation


 

Grading Policy

Your grade will be determined as follows: The grading scale used for this course is as follows:

Late assignments will have a 10% reduction in grade for each day late. Lab assignments will be due by the start of the next class period after they are assigned. So if lab is held on Friday, the lab assignment is due Monday. The intention of lab assignments is that you normally be able to finish them in class, but this gives some flexibility when needed.

There will be no make up for missed exams. If you cannot attend an exam period, please contact me at least a week ahead of time to arrange another time to take it. Final grades will not be rounded up, and no extra credit opportunities will be given on an individual basis.

The University provides the opportunity to provide grading feedback midway through the semester. This will take into account your score on assignments submitted up to that point. Any student receiving less than a 65% on either of these will receive a "U" for their mid-semester grade. If this happens to you, please don't hesitate to talk with me about how we can improve your performance in this class.


 

Honor Policy

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the letter and spirit of the UMW Honor Constitution, as well as the CPSC department honor policy. For this class in particular:

For labs and activities, collaboration is OK. The goal of the labs is to ensure you understand the concepts we are going over.

For programming projects, you may discuss the project with other students, but the code in your project must be written by you. It is an honor code violation to copy directly from someone, either by copy and paste or by transcription, or to copy from the web.

For exams, you must not copy off of another student, or use any kind of unauthorized notes.

If you have any questions or need clarification, please don't hesitate to contact me!


 

Disability Statement

The Office of Disability Services has been designated by the University as the primary office to guide, counsel, and assist students with disabilities. If you already receive services through the Office of Disability Services and require accommodations for this class, make an appointment with me as soon as possible to discuss your approved accommodations needs. Please bring your accommodation letter with you to the appointment. I will hold any information you share with me in the strictest confidence unless you give me permission to do otherwise. If you have not contacted the Office of Disability Services and need accommodations, I will be happy to refer you. The office will require appropriate documentation of disability. Their phone number is 540-654-1266. The office is located in Seacobeck Hall.
 

Title IX Statement

The University of Mary Washington faculty are committed to supporting students and upholding the University's Policy on Sexual and Gender Based Harassment and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence. Under Title IX and this Policy, discrimination based upon sex or gender is prohibited. If you experience an incident of sex or gender based discrimination, we encourage you to report it. While you may talk to me, understand that as a "Responsible Employee" of the University, I must report to UMW's Title IX Coordinator what you share. If you wish to speak to someone confidentially, please contact the below confidential resources. They can connect you with support services and help you explore your options. You may also seek assistance from UMW's Title IX Coordinator. Please visit http://diversity.umw.edu/title-ix/ to view UMW's Policy on Sexual and Gender Based Harassment and Other Forms of Interpersonal Violence and to find further information on support and resources.


 

Recording Statement

Classroom activities in this course may be recorded by student's enrolled in the course for the personal, educational use of that student or for all students presently enrolled in the class only, and may not be further copied, distributed, published or otherwise used for any other purpose without the express written consent of the course instructor. All students are advised that classroom activities may be taped by students for this purpose. Distribution or sale of class recordings is prohibited without the written permission of the instructor and other students who are recorded. Distribution without permission is a violation of copyright law. This policy is consistent with UMW's Policy on Recording Class and Distribution of Course Materials.


 

Tentative Schedule

Date Topic / Lab Reading Assignment Due
August 28 Course Introduction   Take Survey on Canvas
August 30 Course Introduction Continued 1.1 – 1.4  
September 1 Lab 1: Hello World Chapter 2  
September 4 No class: Labor Day
September 6 Input and Output Chapter 3  
September 8 Lab 2: Interactive Greeter    
September 11 Text and Strings 4.1 – 4.5  
September 13 Working with Numbers 4.6 – 4.10  
September 15 Lab 3: Snack Bar    
September 18 Making Decisions 5.1 – 5.5  
September 20 Making Decisions Continued 5.6 – 5.9  
September 22 Lab 4: Grade Calculator    
September 25 While Loops 6.1 – 6.5 Trip Estimator
September 27 While Loops Continued    
September 29 Lab 5: While Loops    
October 2 For Loops 6.6 – 6.8  
October 4 For Loops Continued    
October 6 Lab 6: Sum Calculator    
October 9 No Class
October 11 Review & Catchup   Word Analysis
October 13 Midterm Exam
October 16 Fall Break
October 18 Looping Continued    
October 20 No Class
October 23 Algorithms 7.1 – 7.4  
October 25 Algorithms Continued 7.5 – 7.8  
October 27 Lab 7: Collatz Conjecture    
October 30 Using Libraries Chapter 8  
November 1 Libraries Continued Chapter 8  
November 3 Lab 8: Days of Week Calculator    
November 6 Lists 9.1 – 9.5  
November 8 Lists Continued 9.6 – 9.9  
November 10 Lab 9: List Reversal    
November 13 Functions 10.1 – 10.5 Multiplication Quiz
November 15 Class cancelled
November 17 Class cancelled
November 20 Functions Continued 10.6 – 10.8  
November 22 Thanksgiving Break
November 24
November 27 Putting things together    
November 29 Graphics 11.1 – 11.5  
December 1 Graphics Continued 10.6 – 10.9  
December 4 Lab 10: Using Functions    
December 6 Graphics Continued 10.6 – 10.9  
December 8 Final Exam Review   Wordle
December 13 Final Exam, 12:00 – 2:30

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