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CSCI 125: Introduction to computer scienceSpring 2019Ross 136 Tucker(814) 732-2550dtucker@edinboro.edu149 Ross Hall?Office Hours?M,W, F 11:00 → 12:00W 3:00 → 4:00Tues 1:00 → 2:00 (Porreco)I. Course DescriptionThis course provides an introduction to and preliminary investigation of the fundamental concepts of computer science. An overview of computer science sub-disciplines such as algorithms (problem solving), artificial intelligence, computer organization and architecture, languages, operating systems, networks, software engineering (programming concepts) and databases are covered. The course introduces the history of computing and considers computing in a social context. Placement into college level math is the prerequisite.II. Course Objectives: Successful completion of the course will be based upon the following objectives:Identify the physical components of the computerUnderstand data representation techniques. Understand basic programming language features.Understand hardware-software interface.Understand the basic disciplines within computer scienceUtilize campus computing facilities.Recognize the social and ethical issues facing computer science.Develop problem solving skillsDevelop algorithm writing skills.Additional Items to Note:This course is designed to give you an overview of what the field of Computer Science is. We will touch on many topics but going into depth is for later on in the Computer Science program.We’ll discuss many topics such as: how computers work, what a databases are used for, how does the internet work, to name a few. I’d like our class time to be very interactive with many questions.III. Course OutlineThe course calendar is located at . Required Text & Materials???Computer Science Illuminated; 6th editionNell Dale & John LewisYou'll need the book for sure, which needs to be brought to all class meetingsI recommend a flash driveAccess to the companion web site where we’ll be using some of the labs.Instructions for the companion web site:Please be aware that you must have a unique email address for each new user registration.The ten digit access code functions like a gift certificate, good for one copy of the course.Follow the directions inside the insert behind the front cover.V. Assessment and Evaluation:The homework assignments are on the web site near the bottom.IMPORTANT!!! - Weekly Quizzes from questions in the book follow the completion of a chapter. I’ll drop the lowest quiz score. These will be taken directly from the questions at the end of the chapters.Examinations:?There will be three (3) major exams.?Exam 1: February 15th Exam 2: March 27th Final Exam : May 1st @ 12:30Derivation of Final GradesWeights for Determining the Final Grade:Homework & any Projects 25%Quizzes 10%Exam 1 20%Exam 2 20%Final Exam 3 25%The final score will be converted to a letter grade using the following scale:90 < score < 100 A87 < score < 89 B+80 < score < 87 B77 < score < 80 C+70 < score < 77 C60 < score < 70 D0 < score < 60 FI grade on your results and that you can demonstrate to me how well you the Intro to Computer Science material.Incomplete grades will be assigned only if proper documentation is presented and the student has a passing grade in the course at the time of withdrawal (very rare). All assessment is based on results as it is unfair for the instructor to subjectively evaluate effort for each student in the class.?If you miss more than 1/3 (5 weeks of class) that is an automatic Failing grade.Academic IntegrityYou are expected to do all of the assigned work on your own.? Any student found to be cheating or plagiarizing with respect to any component of the course will be subject to immediate failure from the course.? This is very important in this course because of the tendency to help/give a copy of homework to another student.? This usually does more harm than good and will always reflect in your test score.? If you're getting A's on your homework but failing the exams, clearly you are copying your homework, because I base the exams heavily on the understanding of the homework. VI. American Disabilities Act Statement:Any student who has a physical or learning disability which requires special accommodations should make an appointment to discuss this with the instructor. As far as testing goes we’ll following the standard OSD requirements. The instructor must be notified in advance of using OSD for testing. The student must supply the proper paper work.Edinboro University of Pennsylvania offers services to meet the accommodation needs of students with many types of disabilities. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides services to students based upon documentation of a disability and a request for accommodations based on this disability. Please refer to Edinboro University Policy A008 (Reasonable Accommodations for Students with Disabilities) which may be found at the following link: . Some Final Comments:It is the instructor's intention to provide an environment that is relaxed and academically stimulating. You will be encouraged to ask questions and participate in the lecture.??It is very clear that high performance in a class is linked with consistent attendance and reasonable effort. I do expect you to attend all classes and you are responsible for knowing about any announcements or assignments made during class. If missing a class is unavoidable, the student is expected to copy the lecture notes from one of her/his peers. Handouts distributed can be obtained from the instructor during office hours.??Please do not use office hour time to make-up excessive unexcused absences. This course is taught in a lecture/laboratory style. While the instructor is lecturing, it is EXPECTED that no one will be working on the computers. It's rude and disruptive to both other students and the instructor.? Students are expected to use the lab time (when scheduled) wisely while the instructor is there assist. Additionally, you should set several hours aside each week for reading and homework.? You can expect that this class will take many additional hours of out of class time. Title IX ReportingEdinboro University and its faculty are committed to assuring a safe and productive educational environment for all students. In order to meet this commitment and to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and guidance from the Office for Civil Rights, the University requires faculty members to report incidents of sexual violence shared by students to the University's Title IX Coordinator. The only exceptions to the faculty member's reporting obligation are when incidents of sexual violence are communicated by a student during a classroom discussion, in a writing assignment for a class, or as part of a University-approved research project. Faculty members are obligated to report sexual violence or any other abuse of a student who was, or is, a child (a person under 18 years of age) when the abuse allegedly occurred to the person designated in the University protection of minors rmation regarding the reporting of sexual violence and the resources that are available to victims of sexual violence is set forth at: of Social EquityReeder Hall, Third Floor, 219 Meadville Street, Edinboro, PA 16444814-732-2167Course-related Policies at Edinboro UniversityEdinboro University has multiple course-related policies addressing issues such as accommodations for students with disabilities, class attendance, and grade appeal, among others. The Student Code of Conduct also addresses issues of cheating and plagiarism, and the consequences of such behaviors. You may use keywords: COMMON COURSE POLICIES at the University web page (edinboro.edu) for links to this information ................
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