David E. Goldschmidt, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
The College of Saint Rose

Adjunct Professor of Computer Science
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

course syllabus (revised)

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course description

This course is offered to non-majors as an introductory course to computer science. Number systems, hardware, software, architecture and other topics will be explored. Students will learn the fundamentals of programming using various platforms such as HTML, JavaScript, and the object-oriented Alice. Other software may also be explored throughout the semester.

Students will be expected to develop significant projects throughout the course.

online course information

All course information will be located here on this Web site (http://academic2.strose.edu/math_and_science/goldschd/fall2009-cis111.html).

At a minimum, Blackboard will be used to receive grades.

assignments

Because it is vital that students apply what they learn, expect frequent homework assignments and in-class exercises. Please plan on spending at least 3-6 hours per week outside of class time doing assignments.

Assignments are due on the due date specified and will be penalized 10% for each business day (24 hours) late, up to a maximum of 5 days, after which the assignment cannot be accepted for credit. A business day is any day on which classes are held.

Assignments will be submitted either electronically via email or printed and handed in, as specified for each assignment. When handed in, assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date.

exams

There will be three exams, each with equal weight:

All exams are open book, open notes, no computer, calculator okay.
Exam #1 will only count toward your final grade if you did well (i.e. if it increases your final grade average).
Exam #3 will be a comprehensive "final" exam.

grading policy

Homeworks ..... 20%
Exam 1 ..... 25%
Exam 2 ..... 25%
Exam 3 ..... 25%
Participation ..... 5%

attendance & classroom policies

Attend every class. If you cannot attend class, please notify me via email before class begins. You are allowed only one unexcused absence; others will count against your participation grade. Always be prepared to participate in class discussions and in-class activities. If you miss a class, you are responsible for making up the work you've missed.

Turn off cell phones and other non-classroom electronic devices before class begins.

Please do not use any non-classroom software during class.

disability support

If you are a student with a documented disability and require academic accommodations, please register with Lynn Cantwell, the Director of Services for Students with Disabilities. She is located in the Academic Support Center on the 2nd floor of St. Joseph Hall (518-337-2335 or x2335) for disability verification and for determination of recommended reasonable academic accommodations. After you have made arrangements with that office, please see your instructor to discuss your accommodations. Please remember that timely notice will help avoid a delay in your receipt of accommodations.

academic integrity

Students at The College of Saint Rose are expected to be honest in every aspect of their academic work. Plagiarism, cheating, copying, academic misconduct, or any other submission of another's work as one's own is dishonest and unacceptable. Students working in groups are each individually responsible for the academic integrity of the entire group project.

A grade of zero or F may be given for plagiarism and/or dishonesty on any assignment, paper, or examination. Multiple occurrences may result in an F for the course. Further, any form of academic dishonesty may be reported according to the Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Integrity.