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Description: This course promotes an introduction to the proficient usage of computing and information technology (IT), including PCs, networks (wired and wireless), software applications (e.g., databases, image processing), PDAs, and other similar devices. While skill with a set of computing devices exhibits literacy, the goals of this course are substantially more. Fluency involves not only the skills, but the needed intellectual capabilities and conceptual understanding to reason about (and with) IT to solve complex, often evolving problems now and in the future.
No previous experience with computers or computing will be assumed, and programming will not be emphasized in general (but one lab does involve programming). Students with a strong(high school) background in mathematics or programming should consider Computer Science 205. Students who complete this course will be prepared for Computer Science 205 if they choose to continue.
Prerequisites: None
| Instructor: | John Dougherty | Office Hours: |
| KINSC H111 | MWF 9:00 am - 10:00 am | |
| 610.896.4993 voice | MW 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | |
| jd@cs.haverford.edu | or by appointment (preferably Th mornings) |
Semester & Year: Spring 2006
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Requirements: This course is project-based to promote active and discovery forms of learning. Each student is to complete each of the assignments. Both the instructor and a set of student peers assess student assignments to support immediate and multiple forms of feedback. Each student will also complete a sequence of periodic quizzes based on reading materials and lecture notes. Each quiz is multiple choice, open notes/text, and conducted online to maximize time for class meetings. There are two examinations that are more conceptual than quizzes, and thus require more involved, deeper reflection.
Scheduled Due Dates: There have been many concerns expressed by both faculty and students over "relaxed" deadlines for assignments, especially in a large class where feedback and consistency are difficult to maintain. Therefore, all due dates must be met to receive any credit for all assignments and examinations. Partial credit will be given for partially complete but timely assignments. Please refer to the schedule to see in advance (i.e., before it's too late) when all assignments are due. Exceptions to this policy will be strongly discouraged, and only granted cooperatively by the instructor and the Dean of the student.
Collaboration: You are encouraged to discuss the lecture material and the labs and problems with other students, subject to the following restriction: the only "product" of your discussion should be your memory/understanding of it - you may not write up solutions together, or exchange written work or computer files. Collaboration is not allowed on examinations or quizzes.
Learning Accomodations: Students who believe they may need accommodations in this course because of the impact of a disability are encouraged to meet with the instructor in private (e.g., during office hours) early in the semester (i.e., ASAP). Students should also contact Rick Webb, Coordinator, Office of Disabilities Services (rwebb@haverford.edu, 610-896-1290) to verify their eligibility for reasonable accommodations as soon as possible. Early contact will help to avoid unnecessary inconvenience and delays, and facilitate learning.
CMSC101 should include as many of the following topics as we can cover:
Evaluation: preliminary weighting of course work contribution to final grade
| Assignments | 40% |
| Examinations | 20% |
| Periodic Quizzes | 20% |
| Term Project | 10% |
| Participation in team activities, assessments, evaluations, other projects | 10% |
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