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CMPT 120. Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I Chris Schmidt. Introduction. Lecture: Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30 – 2:20 Course Texts CMPT 120 Study Guide How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python Both available online. Information.
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CMPT 120 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming I Chris Schmidt
Introduction • Lecture: Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30 – 2:20 • Course Texts • CMPT 120 Study Guide • How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python • Both available online
Information • General CMPT Course Info at Course Central www.cs.sfu.ca/CC • Our Course Website at www.cs.sfu.ca/CC/120/cschmidt • Link from Course Central • Will post assignments, labs, lecture notes, useful links, etc.
Information • Course Email List • Announcements, etc. • Questions • Instructor office hours • Mon/Fri 2:30 – 3:30 ASB 9828 • Also by appointment • Email to myself or the TA • Please include CMPT 120 in the subject
120 vs 126 • Normal Path • Take 120, then take 125 • Another Option • If you have previous programming experience you can take 126 (same as 125) and skip 120 • Take the self-exam if you are interested
Grading • Labs 10% • Assignments 30% • Midterm 20% • Final 40% • Unofficial Grades Will Be Available In Gradebook • gradebook.cs.sfu.ca
Labs • Lab Attendance is Mandatory • 10 Labs, 1% of final grade each • Might be 11 in which case lowest grade will be dropped • ½ grade is attending and working • ½ grade based on completion of task • Work with the people around you • First lab on May 16th
Assignments • Four Assignments • Each worth 7.5% of final grade • Primarily programming problems • Will include written problems • To be completed individually • Will be given at least 2 weeks to complete • Solutions will be posted • Paper and electronic submission
Assignments • Late assignments will not be accepted • Work can be done in the labs on campus or on your own computer • Python available at www.python.org/download
CSIL Lab • CSIL Lab: ASB 9838 • Location for your weekly lab • Access card available at the Card Access Office to students registered in a CMPT course • If you registered late, card should be available 2 days after registration • $15 deposit and $3 fee • Open second week of classes