ClassInfo

CSC 242 Introduction to Computer Science II

Fall 2015-2016
Class number: 16695
Section number: 701L
W 7:30PM - 9:00PM
14EAS 00512 Loop Campus

Summary

An intermediate course in problem solving, algorithms and programming. Programming skills are further strengthened through more complex and larger programming assignments. The assignments will also be used to introduce different Computer Science areas (e.g. a Client/Server application for the Distributed Systems area). Classes and object oriented programming are motivated and introduced.



Texts

Introduction to Computing Using Python: An Application Development Focus, by Ljubomir Perkovic. Wiley, 2011. ISBN: 978-0-470-61846-2.



Grading

The grade breakdown will be as follows:

Homework assignments40%
Lab assignments10%
Midterm exam25%
Final Exam25%

There will be no lab during midterm week. Also, your lowest lab score will not be counted.

The grading scale will be determined by a curve. The cutoffs will be no higher than the following: 90-100, A; 80-89.99, B; 70-79.99, C; 60-69.99, D; 0-59.99, F. Plusses and minuses will be given at the high/low ends of each grade range (no A+'s or D-'s).



Prerequisites

CSC 241


Course policies

Late submissions:

To be considered on time, an assignment must be turned in by the time and date specified on Course Online. Late lab assignments will not be accepted. Late homework assignments may be submitted up to 5 days late; however, assignments will be penalized 1 point (out of 10) for each day that they are late.

Policies on working together:

Lab assignments: You may work together in groups of 2 or 3. Please place a comment at the beginning of the file you turn in stating your name and any other students in your group.

Homework assignments: You must work alone! You may not copy any code from another student (in the current course or past course) or from the Web.

Please consult DePaul's Academic Intregity Website for more information.



Important Dates

Please see The DePaul University Academic Calendar.

Week by week schedule



241 refresher. Chapters 2, 3, 5, and 7.

Object-oriented programming. Chapter 8. Object-oriented programming. Chapter 8. Graphical User Interfaces. Chapter 9. Review, Midterm exam. Recursion, sorting and searching. Chapter 10. Recursion; WWW application development. Chapter 10, 11. WWW application development. Chapter 11. WWW application development; Introduction to databases. Chapters 11, 12. Databases; Review for final exam. Chapter 12.

School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296