Mathematics/Computer
Science
CSC 155-01: Foundations of Computing
Instructor: Dr. Chuck Lillie Semester:
Fall 2003
Class Location: Rm 170 Mandlebrot Time:
TR 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM
Section:
01
Description:
The content of this course includes an overview of the local computing environment, history of digital computers, and introduction to computer organization, software engineering, data representation, file structures, and programming. Prerequisites: None.
Narrative:
Please note that "the use of University computers, as well as E-mail and Internet communications, is for University-related business only."
Goals:
·
Know
the components of a computer
·
Comprehend
data storage technology and techniques
·
Understand
operating systems
·
Know
programming language concepts and constructs
·
Understand
software engineering principles
·
Understand
data and file structures
·
Understand
how to use algorithms
Objectives:
By the end of this course the student should be able to:
Course Materials:
Textbook: Computer Science an Overview by J. Glenn Brookshear, 6-th edition, 2000 Addison
Supplemental Reading:
As needed to complete term paper.
Course Content:
· The course will cover most of chapters 1-8 of the textbook, and other material as time permits.
Assignments and Project:
Office Hours:
Office:
Capella Rm 118
Email:
lilliec@uncp.edu
Phone: 910-521-6415
Office Hours: MW 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
TR 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Or by appointment
Open door indicates unscheduled office hours
Exams, Homework, and Projects:
There will be 3 major tests (30%) and a comprehensive final exam (30%). In addition, I will use class participation and homework (25%) and a term paper (15%) to determine your grade. You are expected to request extra help if you need it. You may discuss homework with others but any answers or term paper you turn in to be graded must be your own.
Grading Policy:
You are responsible for all material covered in
class even if you are absent. The final grade will be a weighted average of the
scores in the homework, term paper, major tests, and final exam. Homework is due on Assignment Due Date. Your grade for that assignment may be
decreased by 10% if it is one week late.
If it is later than one week, you may get a score of zero.
Grade Components:
|
Name |
Weight |
|
Three
Major Tests (10% each) |
30% |
|
Homework,
class participation |
25% |
|
Term
Paper |
15% |
|
Final
Exam |
30% |
Final Grades:
|
93 – 100 = A |
88 – 89 = B+ |
78 – 79 = C+ |
68 – 69 = D+ |
Below 60 = F |
|
90 – 92 =
A- |
83 – 87 = B |
73 – 77 = C |
63 – 67 = D |
|
|
|
80 – 82 = B- |
70 – 72 = C- |
60 – 62 = D- |
|
Attendance Policy:
Attendance will be checked.
You are expected to attend and participate in all classes. If you must miss a class, you should find
out from me or from a classmate what material we covered and then study that
material yourself.
Student
Conduct & Honor Code
The UNCP Academic Honor Code
will be strictly observed in this class.
UNCP Academic Honor Code: http://www.uncp.edu/catalog99/academic.htm#honor_code
Dates:
Last day to drop classes:
Monday 11/17/03
Final Exam: Monday 12/8/03,
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Students with
Disabilities:
Any student with a documented disability needing
academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability Support
Services and the instructor, as early in the semester (preferably within the
first week) as possible. All
discussions will remain confidential.
Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry
building, 521-6695.
This syllabus is available
in alternative formats upon request.
Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry
building, 521-6695.