Course Information

CSCI 135
Fundamentals of Computer Science I
Fall 2021

Schedule | Assignments | Resources | Syllabus | Moodle

COURSE SYLLABUS

Description:

An introduction to problem-solving methods and algorithm development. Stresses programming in a high level programming language with techniques of good programming style. Co-requisite: M 151

Instructor:

Brent Donoven
bdonoven1@mtech.edu
Museum 102
Office hours: Monday 10:00-10:50 and 12:00-12:50 Friday 12:00-12:50

Classes:	Monday	11:00 - 11:50am	Lecture	NRB 228
	Wednesday	3:00 - 5:50pm	Lab	NRB 228
	Friday	11:00 - 11:50am	Lecture	NRB 228

Resources:	Textbook	Introducing Python: Modern Computing in Simple Packages, 2nd Edition, by Bill Lubanovic Library eBooks Page (See resources link on how to access text)
	Class Website	http://katie.mtech.edu/classes/csci135/
	Moodle (for grades and assignment submission)	Moodle
	Software	We recommend the freely available Python shell and editor, Idle. Idle is installed on the Museum, Engineering, and Main lab computers. You can also install it on your own computer (see the resources page).

Evaluation:	Midterm Exam	25%
	Final Exam	25%
	Programming assignments	50%
	Staff discretion (participation and extra-credit)	±?%

Letter Grades:	-		+
A	90.00-92.99	93.00-100.00
B	80.00-82.99	83.00-86.99	87.00-89.99
C	70.00-72.99	73.00-76.99	77.00-79.99
D	60.00-62.99	63.00-66.99	67.00-69.99
F		0.00-59.99

Late Policy:

Exams must be taken at the scheduled date and time.
I do not give make up exams.
If you are unable to take the exam at the scheduled time, for a very valid reason, contact me in advance and we will work it out.

See the assignments page for the late policy regarding assignments.

NOTE: Assignment due dates are listed on the assignments page.
Submission deadlines on Moodle are close to the due date and time, but because of Moodle limitations, are not exact.

Academic
Honesty:

Cheating will not be tolerated and can result in failure of the course. Submitted programs must be entirely your own work (except for designated pair assignments, see the assignments page for details). Under no circumstances should you copy another person's code. Exams are to be strictly your own effort. Unless specified, no electronic devices are allowed in written exams. Programming exams must be completed without communication with any non-staff member.

General:

Any student who may need an accommodation due to a disability, please make an appointment to see me during my office hours. A letter from a Montana Tech Disability Coordinator authorizing your accommodations is needed.

I prefer that the class is interactive, so if you have questions or comments, please interrupt. If you have a question, chances are very good that others have the same question. And if I don't explain a concept clearly, stop me and I'll try again.

Expectations:

E1. The student should have basic computer and Internet literacy. The student should be able to use a GUI desktop environment and common applications, such as word processors, web browsers, and e-mail clients.
E2. The student should be calculus-ready, have a firm grasp of high school algebra, and have the ability to solve word problems. Alternatively, the student should have some programming experience and an adequate score on an instructor administered programming aptitude test.

Course Outcomes:

R1. Students will have an understanding of the components of a computer and how they interact to execute programs. (CS: 6)
R2. Students will be able to use an editor and a compiler/interpreter to write and execute programs in a programming language that implement given requirements. (CS: 2, 6)
R3. Students will understand and be able to use data types, variables and constants, and use assignment, arithmetic and boolean expressions in writing programs. (CS: 2, 6)
R4. Students will understand and be able to use basic selection and repetition control structures. CS: 2, 6)
R5. Students will understand and be able to use one and two-dimensional arrays and structures. (CS: 2, 6)
R6. Students will understand and be able to use basic object oriented techniques in program development. (CS: 2, 6)
R7. Students will understand basic GUI design and be able to write event driven GUI programs that implement given specification. (CS: 1, 2)
R8. Students will learn techniques for locating compiler errors including those that are not line specific, and for creating programs that compile without errors or warnings. (CS: 2, 6)
R9. Students will learn basic program failure analysis, fault isolation techniques, and run-time exception handling. (CS: 2, 6)
R10. Students will write programs using structured programming techniques and principles. (CS: 1, 2, 6)
R11. Students will understand and be able to do unit testing. (CS: 1, 2; SE: 2, 6)

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