CSCI 151 Introduction to Computer Science - Fall
2020, Lectures and Labs
Office Hours:
Place: On ZOOM: Virtual Office
Hours ZOOM link
Time: - Monday: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
- Thursday or/and Tuesday: TWO Floating Office Hours
- Floating office hours have variable times each week and by
appointment only
- 2 floating office hours = 6 hours time frame to make an
appointment.
-
The floating office hour times for each week will be available by the
preceding Friday and will be posted on Canvas course site
- THIS OPTION IS
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
- YOU MUST SEND AN EMAIL TO ykortsarts@widener.edu TO MAKE AN
APPOINTMENT
- Friday:
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Recommended Text - NOT REQUIRED:
Starting Out with Python, 3rd Edition
Tony Gaddis
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Online Free Textbook Resource
Course Description
This is the first course in a two-semester sequence that introduces
students to algorithmic problem-solving and programming in PYTHON
programming language. The course covers the fundamentals of imperative
programming: basic data types, arithmetic, Boolean logic,
conditional statements and
loops. Students gain experience solving problems through programming by
writing and testing their own code in weekly lab sessions. The course also
includes an introduction to the Linux operating system. No previous
experience with programming is required. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours
laboratory. 4
semester hours.
Important: In this course we are working with PYTHON 3
programming
language (
https://www.python.org/) and
LINUX operating system
Tentative Course Topics
- Introduction to Computers, Binary Number System
- Input, Output, Variables, Data Types
- Decision Structures and Boolean Logic
- Repetition Structures: Loops (while and for), Nested Loops
- Functions
- Program Design
- One-Dimensional Lists
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the basic computer programming
concepts including various data types, variables, functions, parameters,
conditional statements, iterations, and one-dimensional lists.
- 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 simple problems.
- Analyze, trace, and explain
the behavior of simple programs involving fundamental
programming constructs.
- Design, implement, debug and test simple programs
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
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.
Please see Widener's Policies on Attendance in the student handbook on-line:
Student
Handbook
Learning Accommodations
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities
Act, any student has the right to request reasonable accommodation of a
disability. Accommodations can be requested through Academic Support
Services, Disabilities Services (520 E. 14th St., 610-499-1266). Disabilities
Services is the office that authorizes all accommodations on campus. Please
note that you will need to present documentation of your disability to
Disabilities Services. It is important to make this request as soon as
possible so that we will have time to make any necessary arrangements
Electronic Devices in the Classroom
- NO CELL PHONES. Cell phones must be turned off for the duration of
the lecture and lab.
- For Mini-Quiz 1 and Mini-Quiz 2 the only allowed open material is ONE
PAGE (2 sides) of your own written or ptinted notes
- For the rest of the exams/quizzes all electronic devices except cell
phones are permitted
Evaluation
Criteria and Policies
-
Make-up quizzes, exams and lab assignments
Any make-up for the
mini-quizzes, exams and lab assignments
must be arranged in
advance and done IN CLASS.
- Requirement for Laboratory
Assignments:
You will need to start and
to finish your laboratory assignment in class during
your
regular lab period.
- Tentative Mini-Quizzes and Exams Schedule
- Starting second-third week of classes, the weekly mini-quizzes will
be given every Friday except the following dates when the Exams
are given:
- Exam 1: September 25
- Exam 2:October 16
- Exam 3: October 30
- Exam 4: November 20
- The duration of the mini-quizzes is 20-25 minutes (about half
lecture period)
- The duration of the exam is 50 minutes (full lecture period)
ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Students will be notified
at least one week prior any change in exam/mini-quiz date. The
changes will be posted on the course website and sent by e-mail.
CHECK THE COURSE WEBSITE AND WIDENER E-MAIL REGULARLY.
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 homework, laboratory assignments, mini-quizzes and
exams in the final
grade
are as follows:
Your laboratory grade will be calculated as below,
and will then
combined
with your lecture grade.
Laboratory Grade
| Lab Assignments | 75% |
| Lab Practice | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Laboratory grade will contribute 45% of
your
final grade in the course
Final Grade
| Laboratory Sessions | 45% |
| Exams | 35% |
| Mini-Quizzes | 15% |
| Homework | 5% |
| Total | 100% |
| A: | 95 - 100 |
| A-: | 90 - 94 |
| B+: | 87 - 89 |
| B: | 83 - 86 |
| B-: | 80 - 82 |
| C+: | 77 - 79 |
| C: | 73 - 76 |
| C-: | 70 - 72 |
| D+: | 67 - 69 |
| D: | 60 - 66
|
| F: | 59 - 0 |
All information in this document is subject to change
throughout the semester. Check the course website and your
Widener e-mail regularly, any
changes will be indicated on the course website and sent by e-mail.
Students will be notified about
any change at least one week in advance.
Course and Reading
Material
Examples of the programs we did in
class