1 coms 261 computer science i title: course introduction date: august 25, 2004 lecture number: 01
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COMS 261Computer Science I
Title: Course IntroductionDate: August 25, 2004Lecture Number: 01
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Announcements
• Have a nice day
• I try to make class announcements at this time– Like assignments, program due dates, etc…
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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COMS 261 Syllabus
• Grading Policy:– Straight up, no curves, tricks, or illusions
Letter Points
A 95 - 100
A- 90 - 94
B+ 87 - 89
B 83 - 86
B- 80 - 82
Letter Points
C+ 77 - 79
C 73 - 76
C- 70 - 72
D+ 65 - 69
D 60 - 64
F 0 - 59
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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
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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.
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COMS 261 Syllabus
• Point Distribution: (Cont.)
– 20% Final Exam• Cumulative
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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
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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.
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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
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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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