CSCI111: Computer Science I

Fall 2002

I. Course prefix and number CSCI 111
II. Number of semesters hours 4
III. Co-requisites MATH 119 (precalculus)
IV. Location of classroom and time course meets Wubben 147 MTWH 200AM 250AM
V. Instructor name
Office location
Phone
Email address
Web page
Dr. Warren MacEvoy
Wubben 186
248-1070
[email protected]
http://www.mesastate.edu/~wmacevoy
VI. Office hours MWF 10:00 AM - Noon
VII. Course Description

We will cover basic computer architecture and programming techniques, with an emphasis on the C++ programming language.

VIII. Textbook and materials Structured and Object-Oriented Problem Solving Using C++, by Andrew C. Staugaard, jr.
IX. Course Objectives See course description.

X. Methods

Lecture, assignments, exams, individual and group projects.

XI. Policy on absences and tardies

Make up exams will only be given with advanced notification or very unusual circumstances. You are responsible for material given in class, including changes of schedule for exams.

XII. Policy on late work

Late projects cost two letter grades per day.

XIII. Policy on academic dishonesty

Cheating will result in the instructor withdrawl of the student with a "fail" grade.

XIV. Disability Arrangements

If you wish to have accomodations made for some disability, you must inform Eduational Access Services and the instructor in advance.

XV. Evaluation and grading

40% of the grade will come from exams, 40% of the grade will come from projects. 20% of the grade will come from the final project/exam.

Projects will be graded on an A, B, or F basis:

  • A: Well written and documented, with more bells and whistles than required for the project. Testing procedures must be included with the project.
  • B: Works correctly. Reasonably written. Reasonably documented. Reasonably tested.
  • F: Fails to work. Poorly written, documented, or tested.

XVI. Major Assignments

The assigments will be given out at least a week before they are due.

XVII. Course Outline (58 class days)
  1. Algorithms
  2. Data
  3. Input/Output
  4. Functions
  5. Flow Control
  6. Objects