CSC 150 2011F ; Accelerated Introduction to Computer Science

Welcome!

Welcome to the web site for the Fall 2011 term of CSC 150, Accelerated Introduction to Computer Science.

Contact

Email policy: please include "CSC150" in the subject line and try to give some more indication of what it's about. In the body include at least one of your: full name, cdf id, or student number.

Open door policy: if I'm in my office feel free to drop in or knock. If you want to make sure I'll be in my office, feel free to email me to arrange an appointment.

Lectures

MWF 10 in BA 1240.
September 12 Monday to December 7 Wednesday.
Except: October 10 Monday Thanksgiving, November 7 Monday Study Break.

Tutorials

There is a T9 time reserved which might be used occasionally.

Announcements and Bulletin Board

Keep up with announcements, and feel free to ask questions and start discussions about the material, on the course bulletin board. It's required regular reading.

Marking Scheme

Quizzes: 2 x 4% = 8%

[Week II Fri], Nov 14 Mon (Week X): in lecture.

Assignments: 4 x 9% = 36%.

[Week V Fri], Nov 09 Wed (Week IX), Nov 21 Mon (Week XI), Dec 07 Wed (Week XIII).

Terms Tests: 2 x 8% = 16%.

Oct 31 Mon (Week VIII), Nov 28 Mon (Week XII): in lecture.

Final Exam: 40% ; Also, to pass the course you must achieve a mark of at least 40% on the exam.

In Exam period Dec 9–20, at specific time and location arranged and announced by the Faculty of Arts and Science; 3 hours.

CS Help Centre

CS has a general Computer Science Help Centre, with smart experienced TAs, but who don't necessarily know the specific material and details of any particular course. Explain the material and difficulty you're having with it —a valuable learning experience itself— and they can help you develop and apply your problem solving skills.