CS112 – Intro to Computer Programming (Fall 2009 – Lecture Sections 001, 002, 003)
Course Outcomes |
- An ability to use procedural
programming language concepts including expressions, decision statements,
simple data types, Boolean logic, input/output, loop constructs, and
procedures. - An ability to combine
programming techniques to solve problems of varying degrees of difficulty - An ability to refine computer
programs through testing and debugging to ensure proper operation. - An ability to find and understand
programming language documentation to learn new information needed to solve
programming problems. |
Prerequisite |
Satisfaction of prerequisites for MATH 113 |
Instructor |
Dr. Heishman / Office:
Engineering (Rm. 5343) / Email: rheishma@gmu.edu / Phone: 703-993-1543 Office Hours: M/W (10:30
- 11:30, 12:15 - 1:15), T (3:15 - 4:15) or by appt. |
Textbook |
Python Programming,
for the absolute beginner (2nd ed.) by Michael Dawson |
Websites |
CS faculty site: http://cs.gmu.edu/~rheishman/ Blackboard: http://courses.gmu.edu |
Email |
Students must use GMU email system
for all correspondence with instructor. Email must use the
following subject format: CS112-00x :
Student_Name (Failure to
adhere to this policy will result in returned emails). All
assignments will be submitted via Blackboard unless otherwise noted. |
Grading |
500 points total: 10 Labs (18%), 5 Quizzes (8%) Lecture/Lab
Attendance (9%), 2 Programming projects (20%), Midterm Exam (20%), Final Exam
(25%). Final course grades will be calculated as follows: |
|
- A+ (³ 490 pts.), A (³ 460 pts.), A- (³ 450 pts.)
- D (³ 300 pts.) - B+ (³ 440 pts.), B (³ 410 pts.), B- (³ 400 pts.)
- F (< 300 pts.) - C+ (³ 390 pts.), C (³ 360 pts.), C- (³ 350 pts.) |
Lecture / Readings |
Lecture attendance is required. Students are
responsible for reading and understanding all assigned material (in text, on
Internet, etc.), which may or may not be covered explicitly in class.
Readings must be completed prior to the assigned lecture/lab. Questions and
clarifications regarding material should be presented in class, during
instructor/GTA/UTA office hours or via Blackboard discussions. |
Labs |
Lab attendance is required. Students must
attend and participate in the lab for which they are registered, unless prior
permission is granted by lab GTA. Quizzes (unannounced) will be administered
during lab sessions. Missed labs result in zero credit for quizzes
administered during that session (no make-ups). The lowest of the 5 quiz
grades will be dropped. Lab assignments are due one week from the start
time of the lab in which they are assigned. The lowest of the 10 lab
grades will be dropped. Lab assignments
(e.g., algorithms, techniques, etc.) may be discussed with other
students, but code may not be shared. |
Projects |
Programming projects are considered strictly individual efforts,
therefore no sharing of code and/or discussion of algorithms or
problem solution is allowed with anyone except lab GTA, UTA
or instructor. |
Late submissions |
Assignments must be submitted by the deadline to be considered
for full credit. Late lab assignments will not be accepted.
Late projects will be tolerated, but are subject to a penalty of 20% per day
(measured in 24-hour increments from time
due). No assignment will be accepted for credit after last class meeting. |
Contested Grades |
Contesting of grades on any/all submissions must be requested
within one week of the itemÕs return. No changes will be
considered subsequent to that deadline. |
Exams |
Exams are closed book/notes unless specified otherwise by
instructor. Appropriate documentation (as determined by instructor) and
requisite permissions are required for make-up exam requests. Picture IDs are
required to take all exams. Note: A failing grade on the final
exam (<60%) will result in a failing grade (F) for the entire course,
regardless of performance on other assignments. |
Honor Code |
All students are expected to abide by the GMU Honor Code.
This policy is rigorously enforced. All class-related assignments are
considered individual efforts unless explicitly expressed
otherwise (in writing). Review the university honor code and discuss any questions
regarding the policies with instructor. |
Electronic |
All electronic devices must be turned off during lecture. This includes (but is not limited to) computers, cell phones, music devices, and PDAs). |
Learning |
Students with a learning disability or other condition (documented with GMU Office of Disability Services) that may impact academic performance should speak with instructor ASAP to discuss accommodations. |