Computer Science 3

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4PM–5PM & 6PM–7PM
Other days and times by appointment

• Specify, design, write and maintain programs of significant complexity.
  
  
• Describe, analyze and implement software solutions that embody the following paradigms and data structures: functional, procedural, object-oriented, scalars, arrays, lists, linked lists, objects, strings, sets, trees and graphs
  
  
• Explain, choose and utilize appropriate software life-cycle models; generate specifications and designs; construct and evaluate test plans; apply appropriate and effective debugging methods
  
  
• Describe, choose and utilize appropriate programming paradigms; analyze problem and solution characteristics; choose implementation languages on basis of effectiveness; learn new languages with greater facility and speed
  
  
• Work effectively under several development environments; choose development and fielding environments on the basis of effectiveness; learn new development environments with greater facility and speed

You are expected to participate in class discussions and in-class exercises. There will be homework assignments that you are required to complete and turn in. Your final course grade is determined by combining your grades on exercises, assignments and exams. You are guaranteed a grade no lower than that computed by the following distribution of total points and weighted average conversion to letter grade:

  Distribution:
  Assignments/Exercises = 60%
  Midterm = 15% (given during week 8)
  Final Exam = 25%

  Weighted average conversion to letter grade
  89% < A;  79% < B < 90%; 69% < C < 80%; 59% < D < 70%; F < 60%

The following is a typical assessment rubric for programming assignments. The rubric will be modified to address the specifics of each assignment. The rubric for each assignment will be provided to students in advance of that assignment's due date.

• Requirements Specification (SRS & end-user documentation) 25%
• Implementation Documentation (architecture, design, code — assessed on the basis of content, readability and clarity) 35%
• Testing & Correctness (testing objectives, test cases, sample run transcripts) 20%
• Insights and Observations (reflective) 20%

A more detailed sample rubric: CS3 Programming Assignment Grading Rubric

Late assignments will not earn course credit. You may submit an assignment after its due date for comments and advice, and you are encouraged to do so. However, the score for that assignment will be recorded officially as 0. Likewise, missing an exam will result in a score of 0 for that exam. That is, late homework and make-up exams will not be accommodated without prior arrangement and written agreement. Unforeseeable crises and emergency situations will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis in accordance with MSCD, College, and Departmental policies.

Note that significant information will be disseminated during class sessions or on course websites that you will be responsible for knowing whether or not you attended the sessions or accessed the website. That is, not all information necessary to successfully complete the assignments or examinations is covered in the textbooks.

The work you turn in must be your own, created by you individually. Collaboration and discussion with fellow students concerning course information, materials, and studying for exams is encouraged. However, to provide fair assessment for grading and maximized benefit from the learning experience, work you turn in must reflect your individual effort. Turning in work that is the result of unauthorized collaboration or copying will be treated as academic dishonesty and an attempt at fraud. All incidents of suspected dishonesty will be reported to the department and the Dean of the college. Consequences may include a grade of 0 on the assignment or exam, a grade of "F" for the course, academic probation, or dismissal from the institution. This is a very serious matter and should not be taken lightly. If you have any uncertainty or concerns, please discuss them with your instructor or advisor.

Quick review of CSI2325 content

Introduction to programming paradigms (Object-Oriented, Procedural, Functional), programming languages (Java, C++, Scheme), development environments and operating systems

The Little Schemer

How to Design Programs: I

Review fundamental data structures and algorithms; revisit in alternative language

The Seasoned Schemer

How to Design Programs:
I – II

Concepts, data structures, algorithms

How to Design Programs:
III – VIII

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