CSCI 152 Introduction to Computer Science - Spring 2015

Course Information

Lectures:

MWF 10:00 - 10:50 AM
Freedom Hall 303

Labs:

Monday (session A) and Wed (session B): 1:00 - 3:50 PM
Place: Freedom Hall 303
For more information see CSCI 152 Labs Syllabus and Laboratory Assignments

Professor:


Dr. Yana Kortsarts
Office: 313 Freedom Hall
Phone: (610) - 499 - 4367
e-mail: ykortsarts@mail.widener.edu
homepage: http://cs.widener.edu/~yanako

Office Hours:

Place: Freedom Hall 313
Time:
• Monday: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday: By appointment
• Wednesday: 12:00 - 1:00 PM, 3:50 - 4:20 PM
• Thursday: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Friday: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:20 - 9:50 - By appointment
To make an appointment, please, send an e-mail ykortsarts@mail.widener.edu

Course Description

This course is continuation of CSCI 151. Part I of the course covers advanced Python and Part II of the course covers introduction to C programming language. Important: In this course we are working with PYTHON 3 programming language ( https://www.python.org/), C programming language, and LINUX operating system

Tentative Course Topics:

• Functions
• Formal and Actual Prameters
• One-Dimensional Lists/Arrays
• Two-Dimensional Lists/Arrays
• Program Design

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate understanding of the main computer programming concepts including functions, formal and actual parameters, one-dimensional and two-dimensional lists and arrays in Python and C.
• Apply basic problem-solving techniques to describe and understand the problem statement and think through input/process/output program development cycle.
• Apply basic algorithmic problem-solving techniques to solve moderately complex problems.
• Analyze, trace, and explain the behavior of moderately complex programs involving fundamental programming constructs in Python and C.
• Design, implement, debug and test moderately complex programs in Python and C

Corresponding Computer Science/Computer Information Systems Outcomes

• 2.1 Design and implement software in multiple languages.
• 2.4 Use proper data structures and algorithms when designing software.

Corresponding Science Goal

• Employs logical reasoning and problem-solving methodologies to construct algorithms.

Corresponding A&S Goals

• Goal 2: A liberally educated graduate thinks critically.
  • 2.a. Makes claims and draws conclusions that require the analysis and evaluation of evidence.
• Goal 4: A liberally education graduate has developed a wide range of intellectual perspectives and methodologies.
  • 4.a. Evaluates the workings of the natural and physical world using theories and models that can be tested by experiments and observations.

Corresponding Widener University Institutional Learning Objectives (ILOs)

• ILO 1. Students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and scholarship appropriate to their major field of study.
• ILO 2. Students will be able to think critically and communicate effectively.

Policies

Attendance Policy

The University's policy will be applied. Students who miss class are always responsible for obtaining class assignments. All assignments and class materials are available through this website.

In this course ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED. Class Participation and Attendance is 25% of the LAB grade and 5% of the Lecture Grade.

Academic Fraud

The Science Division strictly enforces the University's policy on cheating and other forms of academic fraud.

Student Academic Grievance Procedure

If a student has a grievance concerning a class in which he/she is enrolled, he/she will first try to resolve the problem with the instructor of the class. If it is impossible to resolve the matter at this level, then the grievance must be placed in writing and appealed in the following order:
• Division or Program Head
• Dean of Arts and Sciences (Arts and Sciences Academic Council)
• Provost of the University
• University Academic Council
All student grievances will first be referred to the class instructor before they are treated at the level of the Division Head.

For Standards for Academic Integrity, Appeal Procedures for Student Academic Grievances, and Attendance Policy please see Student Handbook and Widener's Undergraduate Catalog:

Student Handbook
Widener's Undergraduate Catalog

Electronic Devices in the Classroom

• NO CELL PHONES. Cell phones must be turned off for the duration of the lecture and lab.
• All electronic devices except cell phones are permitted

Evaluation Criteria (Grading)

• There will be:
  
  
  • weekly programming laboratory assignments
  • weekly mini-quizzes (usually, every Friday)
  • exams
  
  
• Make-up quizzes and exams
  
  Any make-up for the mini-quizzes and exams must be arranged in advance.

  The work handed in must be the student's own work.
  Assignments which are written in groups are easily identifies and will receive grades of 0 for all participants.

The weights of the lecture assignments, laboratory assignments, quizzes and exams in the final grade are as follows: