1. CS 10051 – 600 Introduction to Computer Science Prof. Angela Guercio Spring 2008

2. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 2 Instructor Angela Guercio  Office: 424, Main Hall  Phone: 330 244 3424 (KSU ext 53424)  Best way to contact me: aguercio@kent.edu aguercio@kent.edu  Office Hours:  TR 10:00am - 10:50am 3:25pm - 5:15pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm other times are available by appointment

3. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 3 The Syllabus: the Webpage Class web page http://www.personal.kent.edu/~aguer cio/Spring08/CS10051Sp08.html http://www.personal.kent.edu/~aguer cio/Spring08/CS10051Sp08.html Lab web page http://www.personal.kent.edu/~aguer cio/lab51/labindex.html http://www.personal.kent.edu/~aguer cio/lab51/labindex.html or simply reach http://www.personal.kent.edu/~aguercio and select your course

4. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 4 The Syllabus: the Webpage Check the Class Webpage regularly! Assignments, Deadlines, Communications about the class and the laboratory are there!

5. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 5 The Syllabus: The Textbook G. M. Schneider, J. Gersting – An Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version – Thompson, 4th Edition, 2006. Other reading material will be given or suggested in class

6. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 6 The Syllabus: Requirements Class attendance is required.  If you miss a class, let me know ahead of time you must provide the documented reason.  You are responsible for bringing yourself up-to-date on class material and assignments Reading material before class is required

7. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 7 The Syllabus: Assignments and Exams 3-4 Homework Late penalty: 5 points per day 3 Exams (100 points each) Final Exam (comprehensive) No Make-up exams  Except in extreme case and only if I have been notified prior the exam has been issued

8. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 8 The Syllabus: Grading Your grade will be based on  Your homework  Your Lab Activity and Lab Report  Your participation in discussions concerning the homework and class topics  Your participation in class discussions about reading material  Your attendance in class and in the lab  …and, of course, your exams!

9. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 9 The Syllabus: Grading The COURSE is formed of 2 independent parts. TO PASS THE COURSE, YOU MUST PASS EACH PART GIVEN BELOW INDEPENDENTLY! ---- i.e. an A in PART II and an F in PART I, is NOT a passing grade.

10. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 10 The Syllabus: Grading Part I Laboratory Attendance and Reports 25% Penalty for late lab report: 3 points a day Part II Homework and Class Participation 10% Penalty for homework: 3 points a day Exam 115% Exam 215% Exam 315% Final Exam20%

11. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 11 The Syllabus: Grading PointsGrade 92.5-100A 89.5-92.4A- 87-89.5B+ 82.5-86.9B 80-82.4B- 77.5-79.8C+ 72-77.4C 70-72C- 67.5-69.9D+ 60-67.5D 00-59.9F

12. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 12 The Syllabus: Important Dates Last day to withdraw before grade W is assigned: Jan 27 Last day to drop the class: March 30 Exam 1 is Thursday, Feb 14 Exam 2 is Thursday, March 11 Final Exam is Tuesday, May 8 Spring Recess: March 17 – March 23 Classes End: May 4, 2008

13. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 13 The Syllabus: Other Information Academic Honesty Policy  Cheating or plagiarism is considered a serious academic offense and will result in receiving a failing grade for the work of the course. Repeated offenses result in dismissal from the University. Code of Conduct  As indicated in The Digest of Rules and Regulations that you can find in the University Telephone directory. Students with Disabilities  for accommodations contact the disability coordinator on campus, Kelly Kulick in Student Accessibility Services, located in the Student Success Center, lower level of the Campus Center, phone (330) 244-5047, or kkulick@kent.edu. kkulick@kent.edu

14. Invitation to Computer Science, C++ Version, Third Edition - Modified by A. Guercio 14 Overview of the course 1. The algorithmic foundations of computer science. (Ch 1-3) 2. The hardware world. (Ch 4-5) 3. The virtual machine. (Ch 6-7) 4. The software world. (Ch 8-11) 5. Applications. (Ch 12-14) 6. Social issues. (Ch 15) Note these correspond to the levels of the pyramid on the cover of your text. Each level addresses one aspect of the definition of computer science Computer science/Algorithms