CS 173: Introduction to Computer Science II - Spring 2008

Course Syllabus

Description:

The course will continue the introduction to programming in Java and to computer science. The focus of the course will be on advanced object oriented paradigms, code organization, and data structures for organizing data.

Instructor: Harold Connamacher

• e-mail: hsc
• Office: Palenske 220
• Office hours: Mon 3-4, Tue 11-12, Fri 2-3 or whenever my door is open.
• Office Phone: 629-0363

Timetable:

• Lecture: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday @ 10:10 in Palenske 221

Course web site: http://www.albion.edu/mathcs/hsc/cs173

The web site is the primary source of information about the course, including assignment "handouts" and other announcements. You must check the site at least weekly.

Course Textbook: (available from the bookstore)

• Goodrich and Tamassia, Data Structures & Algorithms in Java, 4th edition. Wiley, 2006

Prerequisites:

• CS 171: Introduction to Computer Science I
• MATH 125: Functions, or equivalent high school work

Late work policy:

All class work must be submitted by the due date and time. No late work will be accepted without notification by an appropriate medical professional or college official. Students who need to miss class due to a scheduled absence should turn in their homework early.

Grading scheme:

• homework assignments and programs: 55%
• midterm: 15%
• final examination: 30%

Homework assignments and projects:

The course will have a significant amount of programming as well as occasional written assignments. You will have between 1 and 2 weeks to work on an assignment, depending on the length of the assignment. All work is expected to be your own.

Term tests and final examination:

There will be a midterm examination on Wednesday, March 5. The exam will be in class and 50 minutes in length. The final exam will be at the time posted on the registrar web site.

Grade scale:

The class will use the following scale to translate your percentage grade to a final grade.

A number of sources are available to help your with this and other courses.

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