CSC 242 Introduction to Computer Science II
Summary
This course is the second of a "honors style" two-course sequence introducing computer science skills, including problem solving, algorithm development, recursion, and programming using Python. In this course, we will focus specifically on classes and object oriented programming. With applications to graphical user interfaces (GUI), and Internet and distributed computing.
Building on the skills from the first course CSC 241, we will
0. Deepen our contextual understanding of the basic principles of computer science
1. Stergnthen problem solving skills.
2. Understand fundamental programming structures for composing programs in the object oriented idiom
Texts
1. http://composingprograms.com/
2. https://greenteapress.com/thinkpython2/html/index.html
3. http://www.bitsbook.com/
4. https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/douglas-r-hofstadter/godel-escher-bach/9780465026562/
(we will use electronic versions wherever available)
Grading
Attendance is mandatory for both lecture and lab sessions unless there are health related reasons for absence. The course instructor will also supervise the laboratory sessions.
There will be weekly labs, assignments and assigned reading. All submissions will be via D2L; ; emailed submissions will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to verify that your submitted files are readable, submitted on time, and submitted to the correct locations. Late submissions of homework assignments will be accepted for up to 24 hours with some penalty, but no late lab exercises will be accepted.
Homeworks. 30%
Labs. 20%
Attendance 10%
Midterm 15%
Final 25%
Everyone must take the midterm and final exams at the scheduled times with the rest of the class in order to pass the class. As a rule, no make-up exams will be given. If you wish to petition for a make-up exam in an emergency situation, you must contact me in advance and provide written documentation of the emergency.
Exams will be during regular class hours. They will be physical if the university is open; if not, they will be held with mandatory Zoom video using D2L.
Prerequisites
CSC 241: Introduction to Computer Science II or an equivalent course that introduces problem-solving techniques and programming in Python.
• You know how to create, debug, compile, and run Python, and you use a reasonable coding style (i.e. your code is easy to read and relatively concise)
• Basic knowledge of recursion
• Understanding of basic algorithmic analysis
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.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course
content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you
have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
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Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that
you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
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