CS 113-FYE 2001 FALL Syllabus

CS113/FYE INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
FALL 2001: MWF 1:00-1:50
Brian M. O'Connell
oconnellb@ccsu.edu
Office: Maria Sanford, Room 205

Reading Material

Assigned WWW readings
Introduction to Basic by Dr. Bradley Kjell

Class Topics

Basic concepts and philosophy of computing
Introduction to networked systems and their applications
Use of the Internet and the World-Wide Web
Fundamental Architecture of Computers
Programming

Class Policies

Attendance is presumed. Unexcused absences will detrimentally affect your grade.
You are responsible for all lecture notes and must arrange makeup sessions for necessary absences.
Email is encouraged but emailed assignments will not be accepted.
Please feel free to contact me through email or during my office hours with questions or problems.

Grading

60% Quiz Scores
30% Final Exam
10% Class Participation

CS 113 Syllabus - Fall 2001
Assignments are subject to change - check in frequently

Week One [09/05 -09/07]	Welcome and Introduction to the Web	Class Notes
Weeks Two-Three [09/10 - 0 9/21]	History of Computing	Early History - Online Text
Weeks Four-Five [09/24 -10/05]	Basics: Binary Notation	Boolean Basics - Online Text
Weeks Six - Seven [10/08 - 10/19]	Basics: Computer Architecture	Architecture - Online Text
Weeks Eight - Nine [10/22 - 11/02]	Computer Languages / QuickBasic	TBA

Monday, October 15th - Q U I Z O N E: Take Home

QUIZ ONE DUE - 10/22

Week Nine [10/29 - 11/02]	Small Programs	Intro Chapter One
Week Ten [11/05 - 11/09]	Small Programs (continued)	Chapter One
Week Ten [11/05 - 11/09]	Arithmetic Expressions	Chapter Two
Week Eleven [11/12 - 11/16]	Variables	Chapter Three

Friday, November 19th - Q U I Z T W O

QUIZ TWO REVIEW - In Class Session

Week Thirteen [11/26 - 11/30]	INPUT Statement / Graphics	Chapters Four & Five
Week Fourteen [12/03 - 12/07]	Loops	Chapters Six & Seven

Monday, December 10th - Q U I Z THREE

QUIZ THREE REVIEW - In Class Session

Week Fifteen [12/10 - 12/14]

More Loops & Review

Chapters Eight & Nine

Final Exam [Wednesday - 12/19 @ 2:00]

ALL MAKEUP DUE IN CLASS

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