1. Welcome to CSCI 230 Computing I Dale Roberts, Lecturer Department of Computer and Information Science IUPUI

2. Dale Roberts Course Description History of computing Information representation in digital computers Introduction to programming in a modern high-level language ( C language ) Programming Tools Ethics in the computer science profession

3. Dale Roberts Resources Text Book C: How to Program by Deitel and Deitel – 4 th Edition (new) or 3 rd Edition (used) Class Page http://www.cs.iupui.edu/~cs230 Notes will be posted on the class page Computer Account and Mailing List majordomo@cs.iupui.eduOncourse http://oncourse.iu.edu

4. Dale Roberts Assignments and Grading Policy YOU MUST OBTAIN PASSING GRADES BOTH IN THE LECTURE AND THE LABORATORY COMPONENTS TO PASS THIS COURSE! Tests: 30% (Exam 1 - 10%, Exam 2 - 10%, Exam 3 - 10%) Homework Assignments: 15% (All assignments equally weighted) Laboratory Projects: 40% (Labs weighted points) Laboratory Quizzes: 5% (All quizzes equally weighted) Lecture Quizzes: 10% (All quizzes equally weighted) All Grades will be posted on IUPUI ONCOURSE. Grades: A>= 90% B>= 80% C>= 70% D>= 60% F< 60% This is a minimum grade guarantee. If you achieve these percentages, this is the lowest grade you will received. You may receive a higher grade, including + and – grades, based on the overall performance of the class and at the discretion of the instructor.

5. Dale Roberts Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct IUPUI All-Campus Bulletin Academic Misconduct: CheatingFabricationPlagiarismInterference Violation of Course Rules Facilitating Academic Dishonesty

6. Dale Roberts Cooperation Policy Students are encouraged to discuss the concepts and principles amongst themselves. Such discussions help in understanding the material and/or different aspects of the topics taught in the class. However, student cooperation should not result in identical or near identical answers/code/documentation. ALL THE MATERIAL SUBMITTED FOR GRADING MUST BE YOUR OWN EFFORT. If this policy is violated then the following steps will be followed: 1) For the first time, all students involved in such a violation will be given reduced points. 2) If such a behavior is observed for the second time then all the involved students will get ZERO points. 3) If the behavior persists for the third time then an official action will be pursued against all concerned students.

7. Dale Roberts What Will Be Learned from CSCI 230 Basic Computer Concepts Knowing computer architecture Information Representation Understanding the number system Problem Solving using C Mastering C language

8. Dale Roberts Tips Before the class starts! CSCI 230 is the first programming class in CS The 1 st language is very important Build your interest in programming and enjoy it: treat programming as a challenge and fun! Do not miss any classes/labs and always remain in synchronization with the class/lab Work hard Don’t put off your project/homework until the last minute Stuck in-between some point?  take break, relax or do something else, and then come back Fully participate in the course. Participate in class discussions, try extra credit, don’t be afraid to ask questions, help someone else.

9. Dale Roberts Tips before the class starts! (cont.) Use the available resources Office hours, TA Form a study/discussion group Helps to have a stimulating intellectual discussion Read codes and make them become yours Not to be limit in lectures; follow the trend of industry Must-Do Subscribe cs230 mailing list

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