COMS 261 Computer Science I Title: Course Introduction Date: August 31, 2005 Lecture Number: 1

Announcements Have a nice day I try to make class announcements at this time Like assignments, program due dates, etc…

Review I had a nice day. I try to give a brief review of what we covered in the last class to motivate you for this class.

Outline It is a nice day. I try to give an outline of the topics we will cover in this class If all goes well, the outline for this class becomes the review for the next class Course Introduction Go through the syllabus and calendar

COMS 161 - Syllabus Professor Paul F. Hemler Alias: Prof. P from the HSC Office: Bagby 110 Office Hours: MTWF: 1:30pm - 4:00pm By Appointment There is no reason we cannot find and set-up a meeting time

COMS 261 Syllabus Class Times: My email address: phemler@hsc.edu MWF: 11:30am - 12:20pm R 2:30pm - 3:20pm – 4:00pm My email address: phemler@hsc.edu My phone number: 223 – 6202 My home page BlackBoard Department home page

COMS 261 Syllabus Course Goals To provide fundamental skills of programming and software development using the C++ language. To introduce the terminology and concepts of the object-oriented design paradigm. To start to think "abstractly" when solving problems.

COMS 261 Syllabus Course Goals (Cont.) To make students aware of the skills needed to support The engineering and comprehension of software systems Reengineering of existing systems Application of innovative techniques.

COMS 261 Syllabus Textbook: C++ Program Design  An Introduction to programming and Object-Oriented Design, Third Edition, by James P. Cohoon and Jack W. Davidson

COMS 261 Syllabus Grading Policy: Straight up, no curves, tricks, or illusions Letter Points A 95 - 100 A- 90 - 94 B+ 87 - 89 B 83 - 86 B- 80 - 82 Letter Points C+ 77 - 79 C 73 - 76 C- 70 - 72 D+ 65 - 69 D 60 - 64 F 0 - 59

COMS 261 Syllabus Point Distribution: 20% Homework No late homework will be accepted You will receive 60 points for any homework you make a serious effort at solving all the problems.  The remaining 40 points will be given for your work in determining the correct answers. Write your solutions clearly and concisely on the paper you hand in. Follow standard coding practices shown in class

COMS 261 Syllabus Point Distribution: (Cont.) 40% Exams 20% Labs Three in-class exams spread out over the course of the semester. Exam weights are 10%, 15%, 15% for exam 1, 2, and 3 respectively 20% Labs Thursday classes will be dedicated to a laboratory, where you should work with and experience concepts presented in class.

COMS 261 Syllabus Point Distribution: (Cont.) 20% Final Exam Cumulative

COMS 261 Syllabus Commitment: You should expect to spend 9 hours a week on this class. Approximately 4 hours in class and lab 2 hours reading the text book 3 hours doing homework problems

COMS 261 Syllabus Commitment: (Cont.) If you are spending less than 4 hours or more than 12 hours per week on this course then something is wrong and needs to be fixed.

COMS 261 - Syllabus Class Attendance: Mandatory I know who is here and who is not We will cover material that may not be in the book, but is  important for you to know Class is fun, interesting, and informative Your third unexcused absence get you a special meeting with me And my dogg, “Killa”, the mangy mutt from the HSC, servin up a death wish for all you graduates to be

COMS 261 - Syllabus Class Attendance: (Cont.) Next comes a meeting with the Dean A letter from the Dean Potential for WF grade Class starts promptly at 10:00

You can’t punk me!

COMS 261 Syllabus Class Attendance (Cont.) Excused absences Sickness, but send me email or call me before class Death in the family, let me know before you go Extra curricular activities (athletes, club activates, …)