CPSC 150 – Fundamentals of Computer Science      Spring 2008

 

150  Fundamentals of Computer Science  (4)

An introduction to computer science concepts and computer software development using a higher level language. Algorithms, flowcharting, programming, and documentation of numerical and non-numerical problems. Introduction to computer science terminology and concepts such as computer hardware and computer applications. Prerequisite: Four years of college-preparatory mathematics; Math placement score of 30 or better or Math 131 or Math 145.

 

Section 1

MW 1:00-2:15   EMCS 301   Lab:  M 2:30-4:20   EMCS 306

Section 2

MW 1:00-2:15   EMCS 301   Lab:  W 2:30-4:20   EMCS 306

 

Texts:               Java Concepts, 5th edition, Horstmann, Wiley, 2007, ISBN 978-0-470-10555-9

                           With WileyPlus (available at www.wileyplus.com  --  http://edugen.wiley.com/edugen/class/cls50156/ for this course)

 

Instructor:

Dr. Stephanie Smullen

Office hours: As posted

Electronic Mail:

Stephanie-Smullen@utc.edu

Office: EMCS 313A

Phone:

423-425-4395

423-425-4349 (Secretary)  

 

GRADING POLICY: There will be three exams (100 points each) and a comprehensive final (100 points). You are required to take all of the exams.  Homework exercises, programs, and class participation will be averaged and counted as two tests (200 points). Your final grade will be determined by the percentage of 600 total points:

90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69% = D Below 60% = F

 

EXAMINATION POLICY: It is the responsibility of the student to take all of the exams at the scheduled times, except in very unusual circumstances. If you must miss an exam you must inform me (the instructor) in advance of the reason for your absence and present proof of your excuse. Make sure that I am aware of any memorandum showing that you will be participating in a University sponsored trip.

 

ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Assignments are due at the beginning of class or by the time specified on the assigned date. No assignment will be accepted past that time. No assignment will be accepted if you have cut class to complete it.

 

Assignments that are not group assignments are to be individual efforts - that is, each person's assignment should be uniquely their own. The first assignment found to be a duplicate or near duplicate will receive a grade of 0; the second such assignment will result in a grade of F for the course. 

 

Assignments will be covered on the tests.  Specific READING ASSIGNMENTS will not be made. It is your responsibility to read the chapters BEFORE they are covered in class, even if no specific reading assignments are made.  See the semester calendar for the course schedule.

ONLINE RESOURCES: The course web site may be accessed through http://utconline.utc.edu using your 6 character student id and password. 

ADA Statement:  If you are a student with a disability (e.g., physical, learning, psychiatric, etc) and think that you might need assistance or an academic accommodation in this class or any other class, contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at 423-425-4006 or come by the office-110 Frist Hall.

If you find that personal problems, career indecision, study and time management difficulties, etc. are adversely impacting your successful progress at UTC, please contact the Counseling and Career Planning Center, 338 University Center, phone: 423-425-4438.