CSCI150
Introduction to Computer Design
Course Details
The Course Schedule can be found on the Course Web Site
Course Materials
Course materials for some classes are available online from the course
schedule. To get the most from this course, you should attempt to review the
course material in advance of the class in which it is presented. From time to
time, additional material is available in: CSCI\Anne Dawson\csci150A
Classes
All classes include a theory and a practical portion. There is a ten
minute break approximately half way through each class. Attendance is taken at the start and
end of each class.
Class Rules
Regular attendance is mandatory
Cell phones must be switched off during classes
Computers must be switched off during classes unless otherwise
instructed
Use of the Internet is not allowed except when otherwise instructed
Playing computer games is not permitted at any time
Please do not talk during lectures
Academic Honesty
Academic Honesty plays a key role in our efforts to maintain a high
standard of academic excellence and integrity. Students are advised that all acts of intellectual
dishonesty are subject to disciplinary action by the College; serious infractions
will be dealt with in accordance with the Code of Academic Honesty.
Plagiarism
To pass off another's ideas, writings or programs as one's own is
considered a form of cheating (plagiarism). However, if documented credit is given
where it is due, students may use any resource they wish to complete homework
or assignments, as long as they understand its relevance.
Quiz and Exam Rules
Academic honesty is mandatory
No talking or communication
No books or electronic equipment allowed
No dictionaries or calculators allowed
Cell phones must be switched off
All your belongings - bags, coats, etc should be placed at the front of
the room
You should have with you only a pen
Evaluation
(% of final grade)
Quizzes (x 2)
10%
Labs (approx.11) and Homework
(approx.3) 10%
Midterm Exam (x 1) 30%
Final Exam (x 1)
40%
Quizzes, homework and exams must be
individual work only.
Assignments involve teamwork as well
as/or individual work.
Quizzes
There are two quizzes, worth 5% each, which have a combined total of 10%
of the final score. They are a mix of questions, from
multiple choice, true or false, fill-in-the-blank, locate the error, and longer
written questions.
In-Class Lab Assignments and Homework
For every class there is an in-class lab assignment. For in-class assignments, students may
work in pairs. In-class lab assignments are due at the end
of the class. From time to time you will be given homework assignments. Each student must complete the homework
assignments. A random selection of
in-class assignments and homework will be marked. Students may be tested in a quiz or an exam on the content of lab or
homework assignments. The combined score for in-class lab
assignments and homework is 10%.
Team Assignments
For all lab assignments you may work alone or as part of a team of your choice,
up to a maximum of 2 members. You
must commit to working as an individual or as part of a team by the start of
the Lab 4.
Rules for Teams
Each team must work on lab assignments
independently of the other teams. Each team member is expected to contribute an
equal amount of time to the total workload of each assignment.
Saving Assignment Files
The classroom computers have been set up so that you can only
save files to C:\temp and subdirectories of C:\temp.
Submitting Assignment Files
Each week there is a new network folder for submitting assignment
files. In Week 1 of the course,
files are saved to a destination folder within:
CSCI\Anne Dawson\csci150A\Week01
When you're asked to transfer files from C:\temp to a network folder you
should follow the instructions in:
CSCI\Anne Dawson\csci150A\Saving\
Assignment Presentations
Every week, one team or individual (chosen at random) will have
his/her/their lab assignment results presented to the group.
Assignment Scoring
A marking scheme based on the assignment specification will be used to
score your labs and homework assignments.
A random selection of lab and homework assignments will be marked in the
first half and the second half of the semester.
Exams
Exams are composed of multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank,
locate the error, and written questions.
Exams are closed book. The Midterm exam is worth 30% and the Final Exam is worth
40%. Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of
exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C or better).
Grades
A+ 91-100
C+
65 - 69
A 86 - 90
C 60 - 64
A- 80 - 85
C-
55 - 59
B+ 77 -79
P 50 - 54
B 73 -76
F Below 50
B- 70 - 72
Status Reports
Your attendance and progress will be
monitored throughout this course. You will receive regular status reports.
Required Textbook
See Course Outline for details of the textbook.
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