CS
113 Introduction to Computers
2008/09 Catalog Data Introduction to computer programming together with the
consideration of the impact of computers on society. Emphasis on logical problem-solving
and algorithms. No credit given to students with credit for CS 151, CS 213 or
Math 446, 471. Mode 2.
Textbook
David
Schneider, An Introduction to Programming Using Visual Basic , Prentice Hall.
Instructor Fatemeh Abdollahzadeh, Ph.D., Professor of
Computer Science.
Office MS303
Phone (860) 832-2714.
E-mail abdollah@ccsu.edu
Office hours MW 3 to 4:25 , and 5:50 to 6:25
and
TR 7:10 to 7:40
Course objectives Having
completed this course successfully, the student should:
1.
Be familiar with the use of computers as a
prime tool in solving of common problems within various facets of our society.
2.
Understand the generic principles of computer programming as
applied directly to common situations.
3.
Comprehend
the procedures, algorithms, functions and processes of an appropriate computer
language.
4.
Use
the knowledge both of algorithmic functions and of computer programming in
definite application settings.
5.
Demonstrate
the use of these concepts and knowledge in the direct production of programs
applied to diverse problem settings.
Tests
These
are designed as elemental evaluation devices and to prompt the student to stay
abreast of assigned topics. They will be selected from among the problems and
review questions from the Textbook chapters covered by the test and from the
problems discussed in class. Each test will take 50 minutes. If a student has
missed a test because of a serious reason, a make-up will be given together
with the final exam following a written request.
Final exam This will be a cumulative objective test of
representative content of the entire semester's course offerings.
Evaluation
25%
Mid-Term Exam1
25%
Mid‑Term Exam2
25%
Projects
25%
Comprehensive Final Exam
Class discussion Since the style
of the class sessions will be interactive, the student is expected to
come to the class with prepared questions, comments and/or application
examples. The student should try (through class discussions) to adapt
the computer concepts to his/her major field of study.
Programs
The
student will be assigned six programming assignments, and he/she will construct
and execute the solutions using Visual Basic. The student is responsible for
constructing a set of test-data, which covers all of the possibilities inherent
in that program assignment. The student must submit the following materials for
each program: a title, description header for each program, a list of inputs, a
program listing, and an output list. Programs are graded upon degree of
success, precise implementation of the theoretic concepts, and use of
appropriate program structure. There will be a penalty for late submissions.
Honesty Policy It is expected that all students will
conduct themselves in an honest manner (see the CCSU Student Handbook), and
never claim work which is not their own. Violating this policy will result in a
substantial grade penalty, and could result in expulsion from the University.
However, students are allowed to discuss programming assignments with others
and receive debugging help from others.
Attendance It is expected that the student will
attend class sessions regularly. However, recognizing individual differences,
each student is responsible for his/her own attendance and for making-up any
missed study or work. Limited assistance will be offered to those with
plausible reasons for absences; unexcused absences result in the student being
totally responsible for make-up process.
Help with computers The University offers some student
assistants who may be of value in helping the students with computer function
only, not with program writing.
Grades and evaluation The student will be evaluated regularly
during the semester and should be aware of his/her progress continuously during
the semester. The Final Grade for the course will be reported according to the
stated University policy. The basis for the Final Grade is shown below in its
general form: