1. CMPUT101 Introduction to Computing(c) Yngvi Bjornsson1 CMPUT101: Purpose of the Course Introduction to the field of computer science.Introduction to the field of computer science. No previous knowledge of computer science is assumed.No previous knowledge of computer science is assumed. Intended to give a:Intended to give a: –solid foundation for people going into computer science. –thorough overview of the field to people outside the discipline. What is computer science?What is computer science?

2. CMPUT101 Introduction to Computing(c) Yngvi Bjornsson2 Contact Information Instructor:Instructor: Name:I. E. Leonard Web: http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~isaac Web: http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~isaac Office: Athabasca 323, CAB 679 Email: isaac@cs.ualberta.ca Office hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-10:00 CAB 679 CAB 679 (or by appointment) (or by appointment)

3. CMPUT101 Introduction to Computing(c) Yngvi Bjornsson3 Organization of the course Lectures: Cover material in textbook.Lectures: Cover material in textbook. Laboratory work (labs): On-hand experience.Laboratory work (labs): On-hand experience. Evaluation (grade is based on):Evaluation (grade is based on): –A final exam and two in-class quizzes. –Ten lab-assignments. –One lab exam. WWW-pages (useful info and important announcements):WWW-pages (useful info and important announcements): –http://www-csfy.cs.ualberta.ca/~c101 –http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~isaac/cmput101/f03

4. CMPUT101 Introduction to Computing(c) Yngvi Bjornsson4 Lectures Lectures Mon, Wed, Fri : 8:00 – 8:50 (CAB 265)Lectures Mon, Wed, Fri : 8:00 – 8:50 (CAB 265) Textbook: Schneider & Gersting: An Invitation to Computer Science” (2nd ed.) C++ version.Textbook: Schneider & Gersting: An Invitation to Computer Science” (2nd ed.) C++ version. Ch. 1: Intro to Computer Science Ch. 2: Algorithm Discovery and Design Ch. 3: The Efficiency of Algorithms Ch. 4: The Building Blocks: … Ch. 5: Computer Systems Organization Ch. 6: The Virtual Machine Ch. 7: High-Level language programming(C++) Ch.12: Computer Networks

5. CMPUT101 Introduction to Computing(c) Yngvi Bjornsson5 Labs Labs :Labs : You have to attend! You have to attend! –Start Monday September 8 th. –Bring CNS id with you in first lab. –Lab assignments are due in the lab. –Install lab-software and start on exercises at home. Lab books:Lab books: –Lab manual for Schneider & Gersting’s book. –K. Lambert and T. Whaley.

6. CMPUT101 Introduction to Computing(c) Yngvi Bjornsson6 Late / Missed Work Policy Late lab:Late lab: –Not accepted after lab session is over. Missed labs or in-class quiz:Missed labs or in-class quiz: –Contact instructor within 48 hours. –Excused absence may be possible: see course outline. –Weight transferred to quiz or final exam. Missed final:Missed final: –Deferred exam: Jan 12, 9:00, 328 Athabasca Hall