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COMS 261 Computer Science I

COMS 261 Computer Science I. Title: Course Introduction Date: August 25, 2004 Lecture Number: 01. Announcements. Have a nice day I try to make class announcements at this time Like assignments, program due dates, etc…. Review. I had a nice day.

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COMS 261 Computer Science I

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  1. COMS 261Computer Science I Title: Course Introduction Date: August 25, 2004 Lecture Number: 01

  2. Announcements • Have a nice day • I try to make class announcements at this time • Like assignments, program due dates, etc…

  3. Review • I had a nice day. • I try to give a brief review of what we covered in the last class to motivate you for this class.

  4. Outline • It is a nice day. • I try to give an outline of the topics we will cover in this class • If all goes well, the outline for this class becomes the review for the next class • Course Introduction • Go through the syllabus and calendar

  5. COMS 261 Syllabus • Professor Paul F. Hemler • New at the HSC this year • Office: Bagby 110 • Office Hours: • MWF: 3:00pm - 4:00pm • TR: 2:00pm - 3:00pm • Semester Schedule

  6. COMS 261 Syllabus • Class Times: • MWF: 11:30am - 12:20pm • R 1:30pm - 2:20pm • My email address: phemler@hsc.edu • My phone number: 223 – 6202 • My home page • Course home page • Department home page

  7. COMS 261 Syllabus • Course Goals • To provide fundamental skills of programming and software development using the C++ language. • To introduce the terminology and concepts of the object-oriented design paradigm. • To start to think "abstractly" when solving problems.

  8. COMS 261 Syllabus • Course Goals (Cont.) • To make students aware of the skills needed to support • The engineering and comprehension of software systems • Reengineering of existing systems • Application of innovative techniques.

  9. COMS 261 Syllabus • Textbook: • C++ Program Design  An Introduction to programming and Object-Oriented Design, Third Edition, by James P. Cohoon and Jack W. Davidson

  10. COMS 261 Syllabus • Grading Policy: • Straight up, no curves, tricks, or illusions

  11. COMS 261 Syllabus • Point Distribution: • 20% Homework • No late homework will be accepted • You will receive 60 points for any homework you make a serious effort at solving all the problems.  The remaining 40 points will be given for your work in determining the correct answers. • Write your solutions clearly and concisely on the paper you hand in. • Follow standard coding practices shown in class

  12. COMS 261 Syllabus • Point Distribution: (Cont.) • 40% Exams • Three in-class exams spread out over the course of the semester. • Exam weights are 10%, 15%, 15% for exam 1, 2, and 3 respectively • 20% Labs • Thursday classes will be dedicated to a laboratory, where you should work with and experience concepts presented in class.

  13. COMS 261 Syllabus • Point Distribution: (Cont.) • 20% Final Exam • Cumulative

  14. COMS 261 Syllabus • Commitment: • You should expect to spend 9 hours a week on this class. • Approximately • 4 hours in class and lab • 2 hours reading the text book • 3 hours doing homework problems

  15. COMS 261 Syllabus • Commitment: (Cont.) • If you are spending less than 4 hours or more than 12 hours per week on this course then something is wrong and needs to be fixed.

  16. COMS 261 Syllabus • Class Attendance • Mandatory • Come to class, its fun and interesting • Exam material may be covered in class • 3 unexcused absences gets you a call from me • 3 more unexcused absences gets you a call from the Dean AND a drop of a letter grade for your final grade

  17. COMS 261 Syllabus • Class Attendance (Cont.) • Excused absences • Sickness, but send me email or call me before class • Death in the family, let me know before you go • Extra curricular activities (athletes, club activates, …)

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