CSC 243 Introduction to Computer Science for Programmers
Summary
This is an accelerated course covering the essentials of programming, with a focus on problem-solving, structured programming, and algorithm design. The emphasis in this course will be both on problem solving and programming using the high-level programming language Python. The course will discuss skills for developing algorithms and for writing programs. The concepts covered include collection types, conditional and iterative structures, functions, file input/output, exceptions, namespaces, recursion, and Internet client programming.
Texts
Introduction to Computing using Python: An Application Development Focus, 2nd edition, Ljubomir Perkovic, John Wiley & Sons, 2015, ISBN 978-1-118-89105-6. Please buy the electronic version of the text since it contains case studies that we will be using. You can buy the electronic book directly from the publisher.
Grading
Attendance and Class Participation --- 15%
Attendance and participation in class discussions are required and constitute 15% of the course grade. There will be graded class activities from time to time.
Homework Assignments --- 30%
Homework assignments are due on the announced due date and time.
No late submissions will be accepted. Homework assignments will usually include writing programs.
Midterm --- 20%
The midterm exam is on Wednesday, October 11th. The midterm will (possibly) include writing programs. No make-up exams will be given.
Final Exam --- 35%
The final exam will on Monday, November 20th, from 2:30 - 4:45 PM. The final is cumulative. The final exam will (possibly) include writing programs. No make-up exams will be given.
Prerequisites
MATH 130 (Algebra and Pre-Calculus) or equivalent, and the completion of at least one academic term of a high-level programming language.
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.
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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.
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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.
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