CSC 242 Introduction to Computer Science II
Summary
This course is the second of a two-course sequence introducing Computer Science skills of problem solving, algorithm development and programming using Python. In particular, the concept of a class and object oriented programming will be motivated and introduced. The algorithm development technique of recursion will also be introduced. We will apply these skills in several application areas of Computer Science: Graphical User Interface (GUI) development, database development, and Internet and distributed computing. Finally, the Java programming language will be introduced and compared with Python.
Texts
Introduction to Computing Using Python: An Application
Development Focus by Ljubomir Perkovic, Wiley, 2011.
Grading
The course grade will be apportioned as follows:
homeworks and labs
|
40% |
midterm exam |
30% |
final exam |
30% |
There will be a total of 8 homework assignments, but only your best
7 count toward the final grade. All homework must be submitted by
the deadline and no later. Any homework not handed in by the
deadline will receive 0 points, without any exceptions.?
To do well in this course, you should attend the class and lab
sessions regularly, participate in the discussion, read the
chapters in the books each week as indicated in the homework
assignment, start working on the homework early, and talk to me
promptly if you have any problems. The answers to the homework and
exam questions, should be written in a way that is rigorous, clear
and concise.
Prerequisites
You must have taken CSC241 or an equivalent course that introduces
problem solving techniques and programming in Python. I will assume
that:
- you know how to create, debug, compile and run Python, and
you use a reasonable programming style (i.e. your code is easy
to read and concise);
- you know Python's basic control structures and types;
- you can solve basic algorithmic problems.
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
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