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CSSE151: Fundamentals of Computer Science I Course Overview

CSSE151: Fundamentals of Computer Science I Course Overview. Course Overview. Course Goals Introduction to the fundamentals of computer science Programming in a modern high-level language (C++) with emphasis on programming design and style Primitive and aggregate data types Functions

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CSSE151: Fundamentals of Computer Science I Course Overview

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  1. CSSE151: Fundamentals of Computer Science I Course Overview

  2. Course Overview • Course Goals • Introduction to the fundamentals of computer science • Programming in a modern high-level language (C++) with emphasis on programming design and style • Primitive and aggregate data types • Functions • Control structures • Software development • Algorithm development • Stepwise refinement • Elementary search algorithms

  3. Course Overview • Topics • Introduction to Computer Science • C++ Basics • Top-Down Design • Functions (Procedures) • Control Structure • Selection, Repetition • Modular Programming • Call-by-Value, Call-by-Reference

  4. Course Overview • Topics (Cont.) • Simple Data Types • Integer, Float, Char, Boolean…. • Aggregate Data Types • Array, Record (Struct) • Files Input/Output

  5. Course Overview • Instructor • Dr. Lirong Dai, Ph.D. University of Texas at Dallas • Text • Primary text: Problem Solving, Abstraction, and Design Using C++, by Friedman and Koffman, 4th edition (Addison Wesley, 2004) • Reference: books that can help you learn to use Linux, such as The Linux Pocket Guide by Daniel Barrett (O’Reilly, 2004)

  6. Course Overview • Duties • Material Reading • Quizzes will be arranged based on reading • Consistent Attendance (10%) • So you won’t miss any pop quiz, labs, in-class exercises • Courses materials will not be re-distributed • Weekly Programming Assignments (10%) • Assign on Wednesdays, submit on the following Tuesday midnight • Suggestions • Start assignment as early as possible • By each Friday, you should have some idea to finish the assignment, since the instructor might not be available on weekends or the assignment due days • Anytime if you have questions regarding assignments, bring in a hard copy. You cannot mail you code for questions

  7. Course Overview • Course Duties (Cont.) • 2 Projects (10%) • Usually, allow three weeks to finish • Again, start project as early as possible • 3 Exams (70%) • Exam schedule may be changed • Dishonesty Policy • All assignments/projects are individual work • All exams are closed book & notes • Any dishonesty violation will be reported

  8. Course Overview • Grade • Will not curve grades • Grade distribution • Questions?

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