CS150 - Introduction to Computer Science I

Class Times:

• MWF 1:00 PM - 2.00 PM
• T 8.00 AM - 9.15 AM

Location: Marsh LL12

CS150 is a first course in computing and programming fundamentals. The goal of this course is to introduce you to problem solving through programming a computer. No previous computer experience of any type is required, but a deep interest in using one is. In this course, you will learn to program in C++. By the end of this course you should be able to write a program to do anything you want, given enough time and patience.

Corequisite:

• Math125: Precalculus

Textbooks:

• C++ How to Program (Fourth Edition) by Deitel and Deitel Prentice Hall

Grade Distribution:

• 6 to 7 programming assignments: 30%
• 3 midterms: 40%
• 1 final: 15%
• Unscheduled quizzes: 5%
• Lab projects: 10%

Percent Breakdown:

			92-100	A		90-92	A-
88-90	B+		82-88	B		80-82	B-
78-80	C+		72-78	C		70-72	C-
68-70	D+		60-68	D
0-60	F

Dates of Exams:

• Midterm 1: Friday, September 24, 2004
• Midterm 2: Friday, October 22, 2004
• Midterm 3: Friday, November 19, 2004
• Final: Thursday, December 9, 2004. 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Important Dates:

• September 6: Labor day holiday
• September 13: Last day to add course. Last day to drop courses with no record
• October 8: No classes (Arts and Sciences)
• November 8: Last day to withdraw from courses
• November 24 - 26: Thanksgiving break

Policies:

• Attendance at every class is critical to your success in this course. I expect you to be on time and ready to go once it's 1:00 pm and that you stay till the end of class. Any missed lecture is your responsibility to make up; just remember, if you fall behind, it will be very difficult to catch up.
• Computers are not to be used during lecture time. Once I begin lecturing, the keyboards should be pushed under the desk and the monitors should be ignored. Failure to do so will result in you being excused from class.
• Cell phones are to be turned off and put away during class. Any cell phone that rings during class will be confiscated. Leaving during the middle of class to answer a page/call is extremely rude.
• Assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of class on the day they are due.
• Assignments can be turned in up to 24 hours late with a penalty of 20% of the grade. Anything later will not be accepted.
• Make sure to test your program before you turn it in. You may turn in your program only once.
• A program that does not successfully compile or produces no output loses 70% of the assignment grade.
• No early or late exams/finals will be given under any circumstance. Do not make early Thanksgiving or end of term arrangements.
• No incompletes will be given.
• The cheating policy is defined in Pacific Stuff & the Pacific Catalog as well as the Academic Policy that each of you signed. Be sure you read this policy carefully. Every piece of code written for CS150 is to be an original design and an original implementation. The Web, textbooks and any other references are simply references for you. This means that copying code from any source is prohibited. Further, source code is not to exchange hands in any form or by any medium except when sending your solutions to the instructor. It is OK to share high level ideas during your design phase, help someone fix a bug occasionally, and share information dealing with the computer system (compiling, using editors, etc.) that does not involve code writing.
• All code in any form generated from this course becomes the intellectual property of Pacific University. You may not share this code with anyone at any time (including after this course is over) without obtaining written permission from Pacific University.
• Computer failure, software failure, and lack of computer access are not accepted as excuses for late programs; therefore, start work on the programs as soon as they are assigned, don't put them off until the last minute. Make sure to keep backup copies of your assignment. Corrupting or accidentally deleting your programs is also not an acceptable excuse for late programs.
• The instructor reserves the right to raise or lower a student's grade based on class participation and attendance.

Printing:

A pdf version of the complete syllabus is available for printing