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

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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

10. COMS 261 Syllabus Grading Policy:
Straight up, no curves, tricks, or illusions
Letter
Points A A- B+ B B-
Letter
Points C+ C C- D+ D F
0 - 59

11. 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

12. 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.

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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. You can’t punk me!

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