SYLLABUS

CS 162: Introduction to Computer Science

Winter 2014

Prerequisite:		Prior programming experience using a high level language This means you should have experience writing complete programs in a high level programming language.

Instructor:		Karla Steinbrugge Fant
E-mail:		karlaf@ pdx.edu
Office:		FAB 120-19
Office hours:		Monday 12-2pm

Texts:		D.S. Malik, C++ Programming: From Problem Analysis To Program Design, Course Technology.

		Russell Shackelford, An Introduction to Computing & Algorithms, Addison-Wesley.
Lecture Notes:		Lecture notes and course power point slides are on D2L with a backup available on the class web site: http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~karlaf

Handouts:		All handouts, due dates, required videos and programming assignments can be retrieved from D2L

Disabilities:	If you have a disability and are in need of academic
	accommodations, please notify the instructor immediately to arrange needed support. This includes any accommodations required for taking examinations.

Hardware:		CS linux (linuxlab.cs.pdx.edu) or CS unix.
Compiler:		C++ language implemented by the g++ compiler. *All work this term will be done on CS unix or linux!* *Allowed editors: vi, vim, emacs, pico, or nano* *Do not use Dev Cpp, Visual Studio or xcode* *No IDEs are allowed*

Course Description:

Introduction to programming using a high level programming language. Conditionals, I/O, Files, Functions, Classes, Pointers, Dynamic Memory, Linear Linked lists, Recursion and Multi-Dimensional Arrays. Program correctness, verification, and testing.

Is CS162 the right class for me?

CS162 is designed for students who have already programmed in a high level language previously. However, you do not need to know C++ prior to taking this class.

1) You should already understand concepts such as:

(a) variables

(b) loops

(d) functions.

3) You should be able to design and implement a complete program from a specification and decide how to use functions.

2) You should be able to answer the following questions with ease:

a) Write a conditional expression (if) to determine if an age is between 13 and 21

b) Using a loop, sum all of the whole numbers stored in an array (assume there are “length” numbers stored in the array)

c) Create a function that finds the largest number in an array. Use arguments and returned values in your solution.

d) Create a function that will compare two names and display them in order

e) Create a complete program from scratch

Two Sections of CS162

This term there are two sections of CS162. Section 001 is an “in-class” section and Section 002 is an “online” section. These classes are not the same.

Section 001: In class students will experience traditional lectures. Attendance is required to pass the class. Lectures may be augmented with required course videos to allow for in-class demonstrations.

Section 002: Online students will have online materials available through D2L which will include lecture videos, slides, practice quizzes, and discussions. Online students will be required to take the midterm and final exams at PSU or an approved proctoring center and demonstrate programming proficiency twice during the term. Remote students will need to arrange for examination and proficiency demonstrations early in the term through proctoring centers.

To account for the fact that each of us may be watching the class at different times, all announcements will be emailed to your pdx.edu email account (please forward this email and read it frequently). The lecture video links and handwritten notes are only available through D2L.

Which Lab?

There are both in-class and self-paced labs available. These labs are where we reinforce the materials learned in lecture. It is where concepts will be practiced prior to applying them to your larger programming assignments. Work on the labs is required and it is expected that all students will perform the lab work each week. It must be submitted by the following Monday of each week to count as participating in CS162.

The in-class labs are those that have times and classrooms assigned. Students will use their own computers (laptop, netbook, table, etc.) or check-out a PSU laptop computer. All work will be done on unix or linux, as assigned. Attendance to the labs is required to pass CS162.

The self-paced lab is the “CS162L-TBA lab section”. All materials are available on D2L; students will login to a special linux virtual machine (quizor.cs.pdx.edu) to gain access to the code that we will be using. To gain assistance, contact your instructor (karlaf@pdx.edu), the tutors (tutors@cs.pdx.edu) or plan to attend the makeup labs where TAs and lab assistants are available.

Course Materials:

All course materials (except exams and textbooks) are available electronically and programs can be submitted entirely electronically, so there is no requirement to come on campus to turn in your work! However, the on-campus labs have tutors that can help with the assignments – so you might consider scheduling some time to work at PSU.

Questions?

If you have questions, the best approach is to post messages on Desire2Learn http://d2l.pdx.edu or send email directly to karlaf@pdx.edu. Sending D2L Mail will not provide for a quick response as it is an internal-only mail system – it is not “email”.

Electronic mail works the best if you have a question that you encounter as you work on the programming assignments. Please be advised that questions should be clearly formulated and it should be clear from the question that you have attempted to solve the problem on your own. Do not, unless explicitly asked by the Instructor, simply email your program and expect a response! Instead, talk about what problems you are encountering and what you have done to make progress. Make sure to provide your full name and indicate which class you are in when sending a message.

Be careful when seeking help from others. You should seek help from (a) instructor, (b) TA’s, and (c) Tutors. We are here to work with you – either in person or remotely. But, beyond this be careful. Do not to share your code with others! Never post your code in the D2L discussions, the Web, social networking sites, or the web. Never give your assignments to any other PSU students, regardless of their situation. Never email your code to anyone except your instructor. Never turn in someone else’s work as your own. Performing any of these actions will result in a ZERO grade on that assignment.

If you have administrative questions and need to talk directly with the Instructor, send mail to: karlaf@pdx.edu. Office hours listed on this syllabus are also highly recommended. When coming to office hours, please make sure to bring a hardcopy of your program!

Computing Environment:

The CS linux or unix systems using the g++ compiler must be used for all assignments. Login remotely using ssh, putty, or terminal programs to www.cs.pdx.edu. Dev Cpp, or Visual C++ are not acceptable. Do not use the excuse but it runs at home on my PC. This is even the case if your PC has linux installed.

Goals:

The goals of this class are to teach the syntax of a high level programming language to students who already know what programs are. This course will introduce the syntax of C++ including: data types, variables, conditionals, loops, functions, and arrays. It will introduce new constructs such as classes, pointers, dynamic memory, linear linked lists, recursion, and multi-dimensional arrays to prepare students for CS163, Data Structures. To learn and use advanced concepts provided by a modern structured computer language, such as data abstraction, separate compilation and the use of library procedures.

Material to be Covered - Topics:

Introduction and overview (4 hours)

I/O, Conditionals, Repetition, Arrays (4 hours)

Functions and Arguments (4 hours)

Introduction to Classes, Constructors, Separate Files (4 hours)

Introduction to Pointers and Dynamic Memory (8 hours)

Introduction to Linear Linked Lists (4 hours)

Recursion (4 hours) File I/O (4 hours)

Arrays with Structured Elements (4 hours)

Approach: There are three major learning outcomes expected for CS162. You must receive a passing grade in each of these three learning outcomes:

1. Proficiency in Programming (in C++)

a. 5 graded programming assignments

b. Midterm and Final Syntax Proficiency demonstrations (Pass/No Pass)

2. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (via participation)

a. Pre-lab exercises (Pass/No Pass)

b. Participation (Pass/No Pass)

i. Section 001: Attendance and Lab Participation

ii. Section 002: Online Lab Participation

3. Proficiency in the Course Concepts

a. Examinations (Midterm, Final)

b. Section 002: Watch the course videos each week.

Policies for Assignments:

• Comprises 35% of your grade.

• All 5 programming must be done in C++ (refer to system requirements at the beginning of the Syllabus)

• Every assignment includes a written homework component. These must be completed to get a grade on the assignment. All answers must be your own work and may not be copied from the web or other students. Be careful to not plagiarize. Doing so will result in a zero on an assignment and a failure in the class.

• 20% of a program’s grade is based on the program style, comments, and documentation provided with the program. Make sure to follow the STYLE SHEET!

• LATE assignments will be accepted: one week late, for 5% off (the last assignment cannot be turned in late). There will be situations where I will announce changes to the due dates in class and posted on the web site. Assignments may not be turned in later than one week late. There are no exceptions. Turn in what you have after one week late.

• Partial credit will be given for incomplete work. This means that it is better to turn in something, even if it doesn’t work. If you find you are continually having problems meeting the due dates, make an appointment.

• Submit assignments electronically to the D2L Dropbox (make sure to select the “submit” button after uploading the files, otherwise your submission will be lost). It is important to submit your assignment to the correct D2L Dropbox, otherwise it cannot be graded. For backup, please also email your assignment’s files as attachments to karlafgr@cs.pdx.edu. You may need to use a file transfer program – you can talk with the tutors (tutors@cs.pdx.edu) to get more information.

• Each student is expected to submit only original work. Software and passwords must be kept confidential. Any person who violates these will receive a grade of zero on an assignment which will result in an F for the course and a letter will be sent to the head of the CS Department. Identical programs will be treated as copying even with cosmetic changes. Material copied from the web will not be graded.

Policies for Demonstrations: Pass/No Pass

Every student in CS162 must show proficiency in programming in C++ (for the syntax covered in this course) using unix or linux (cs.pdx.edu) using a unix editor (using either vi, vim, emacs, pico, or nano) in order to Pass.
Demonstrating syntax proficiency is Pass/No Pass.
Demonstrations will occur twice a term – once by midterm time and once by final exam time.

Policies for Participation: Pass/No Pass

Lectures:

• In-class students participate by attending class lectures. Students are expected to arrive within the first 10 minutes to count as attending.

• Online students participate by watching videos. It is expected that online students will watch the lecture videos posted on D2L. Missing the videos will mean missing what you need to be successful in the course. Keeping up with the course material is vital.

Labs:

• In-class lab students participate by attending the labs. Students are expected to arrive within the first 10 minutes to count as attending.

• Pre-lab exercises must be brought to the labs already completed. They are required for your attendance. They are designed to prepare you for the labs and are Pass/No-Pass.

• Self-paced lab students participate by uploading completed pre-lab exercises onto D2L and submit the lab code with the script outlined in each lab worksheet.. Limit your work on labs to no more than 1 hour and 50 minutes each week on the actual lab work. It is not expected that you complete each labs, but make as much progress as this time allows. If a concept is not clear, then arrange with the instructor to attend one of the lab sessions or contact the tutors (tutors@cs.pdx.edu) for additional support.

Policies for in-class Labs: Pass/No Pass

Most lab sessions will be held in classrooms without computers. Therefore, it is important to either bring a laptop, netbook, or tablet to the lab session or notify your instructor 24 hours in advance that a school computer is needed.
Make sure to fully charge your computer – as classrooms are not well equipped with electrical outlets.
No food or drink while labs are in session
No use of the internet for web surfing, social media, or email during lab time. With the exception of D2L, karlaf’s website, and the use of putty, ssh, or terminal to work remotely with the CS systems. Any violation will result in an immediate No Pass for that particular lab session.
Students are expected to come into all lab-time with completed pre-lab worksheets.
The lab time is not for working on homework unless otherwise announced.

Policies for Exams:

Exam times will be made available for online students. These times will be announced in class and posted on the web.
Midterms are 25% of your grade and Final Exams 40% of your grade
In emergency situations, makeup exams can be proctored through the testing services center and cost students a fee ($10). To make arrangements with the testing center you must first get authorization from your teacher, then set up an appointment with the testing center, which then is followed by communicating the date/time of the exam to your teacher so that they can get the testing center an exam. Do not assume that the testing center will be available.

• It is against department policy to give final exams early (no exceptions!).

Administrative and Grading Policies

Demonstrate Proficiency in C++ - Midterm Demo - Final	Pass/No Pass	At PSU or by Proctor
Participation	Pass/No Pass	Section 001: Attendance Section 002: Turn in pre-labs and watch lecture videos each week
Keep up with Course Material	Pass/No Pass	Every week attend lecture or watch Videos and Read Chapters
Individual Assignments - Written Homework - Programming Projects	35%	Submit to D2L Dropbox
Midterm	25%	At PSU or by Proctor
Comprehensive Final	40%	At PSU or by Proctor * Must receive a Passing score of 65% to pass the class *

For C or better in this class, you must receiving a PASS on all three of the Pass/No pass components of this class (see the chart above)

All 5 assignments, midterm and final must receive passing scores of over 65% to pass the class.

• Failure to turn assignments on-time or within the allowed 1-week late period will result in a zero for that assignment. Assignments will not be accepted after 1 week late. There are no exceptions. Turn in what you have after one week late. Assignments will not be accepted after the last day of class

GRADING will be done near 90% (A), 80% (B), 65% (C). However, exact break points for grades will depend upon the overall class results. For P/NP grade option, a "pass" grade requires an overall class grade of at least a C.

• CHEATING: Each student is expected to submit only original work. Any person who violates these requirements will receive a grade of zero for an assignment which based on the above grade requirements will result in an F for the course. A letter will be sent to the head of the CS Department.

Students will receive a zero on an assignment if any of these activities take place: (This list does not apply to collaborative work performed as part of the lab work)

1. Student accepts an assignment and/or program from another student

2. Student supplies an assignment and/or program to another student

3. Student posts the assignment and/or program on the web, social networking site, or D2L discussions

4. Student shares their password with another student at PSU giving that student access to their assignments and/or programs

5. Students work together on assignments and turn in the same and/or similar assignments.

6. Student turns in work that was obtained from other sources such as the web, friends, tutors or TA’s.

7. Student leaves work available for others to copy from

8. Student attempts to purchase programs (in person or electronically).

The work you submit must be your own. It is not acceptable to hand in assignments in which substantial amounts of the material was done by someone else. You must be especially careful that in the process of discussing problems with other students that they do not inadvertently end up using your work. In such an event, all students involved will receive a zero on that assignment.

• No Basis for a Grade – A no basis for a grade in this class only applies when a student has not turned in any work, not taken any exams, and have not participated on D2L. If you have complications and cannot finish the class, make sure to drop or withdraw. Otherwise you will get a grade in the class.

• INCOMPLETES will be given only when a minimal amount of work remains to be completed, only for a valid reason and only for a fixed time period. Do not expect an incomplete in this class.

• Keys to Success:

1. Login to D2L to check grades and ask questions.

2. Keep up with Materials such as readings and pre-lab materials

3. Watch all class lecture videos each week (online)

4. Attend all class sessions and labs (in-class)

5. Practice Programming Constructs

6. Perform the pre-lab exercises to get ready for each construct

7. Ask Questions! Use Tutors, use D2L discussions, and correspond with me!

Try to Exceed my Expectations!