CSCE 101 – Spring 2008

Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

 

Instructor: Benito Mendoza
Class Meeting Times:

MW 1:25PM- 2:15PM (Sec 7, 8, and 9)

TTH 11:00AM-11:50AM (Sec 10, 11, and 12)

 

Lab Meeting Times:

Section:   007

                F 1:25PM- 2:15PM, SUM 361

                Alicia Ruvinsky

Section:   008

                F 2:30PM- 3:20PM, SUM 361

                Ryan

Section:   009

                TH 2:00PM- 2:50PM, SUM 361

                Ryan

Section:   010

                W 11:15AM-12:05PM, SUM 244

                Sombuddha Poddar

Section:   011

                W 12:20PM- 1:10PM, SUM 361

                Maryam Jafari-lafti

Section:   012

                W 1:25PM- 2:15PM, SUM 361

                Alicia Ruvinsky

         
Office Hours:

M12:00 AM - 1:15PM

T10:00 AM – 11:00

(appointment for other time)

 

Required Texts: Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computers & Communications, 7th Edition, by Williams & Sawyer


Topic Coverage:

  • Intro to Information Technology
  • Application and System Software
  • Hardware
  • Networking and Telecommunication Basics
  • Introductory Coverage of Programming
  • Databases
  • Number Systems
  • Web Design

 

 

Lecture Policies:

  • Homework/Quizzes 10%, Lab 30%, 2 Tests 40% (20% each), Final Exam 20%
  • The lowest homework/quiz grade will be dropped.
  • Exams are typically a combination of true/false (~ 35% of total points) and short answer questions (~ 65% of total points). The exams are not trivial and require thorough understanding of the course material.
  • A cumulative make-up test/quiz will be given at the end of the semester for students who have legitimate excuses confirmed before hand with the instructor.
  • Absolutely no late work is accepted except for documented emergencies.
  • The quality of your work and overall effort will greatly affect your assignment grades.
  • You must pass the lab to pass the course. In other words, you cannot pass the course if you fail the lab even if you have a passing grade for the lecture part of the course.

 

Grade Distribution: A 90-100, B+ 85-89, B 80-84, C+ 75-79, C 70-74, D+ 65-69, D 60-64, F < 60

Lab Policies:

 

  • Lab Assignments 90%, Attendance 10%
  • No late work is accepted except in the case of documented emergencies.
  • Attending a lab section other than yours without prior notice and a legitimate reason will result in being counted absent for that lab. You must inform the lab instructor ahead of time if a switch is needed.
  • Using the lab when another class is in session is prohibited. You may use the lab only during your lab time or the open lab hours, which will be posted on the lab doors. A lab monitor will be available to answer your questions.
  • Prepare for labs in advance, be on time, and do not hesitate to ask for help or clarifications.
  • Assignments should be completed satisfying ALL the requirements detailed in the handouts provided.

 

Academic Honesty and Responsible use of Computer Resources:

The University of South Carolina and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering take a strong stand against cheating. Anyone caught cheating will receive a grade of F and the incident will be reported to the Dean of your particular college, which may result in further disciplinary action. You are allowed to ask for help in the labs and on certain parts of the projects and homework. View USC's Rules of Academic Responsibility

The University of South Carolina has a strong policy against computer abuse. Students are expected to act responsibly using computers. This includes obeying all applicable laws regarding copyright and harassment. View the Student Guidelines for Responsible Computing and the College of Engineering and Information Technology Policy on Computer Abuse.

If you are having trouble with an assignment, PLEASE do not cheat. Your instructors are available during their office hours and through e-mail to assist you with any difficulties you may be facing. Although cheating may at times seem like a quick fix to what can appear to be a desperate situation, it never is. Cheating will only cause you more problems if you are caught.

Here are a few specific actions that are considered cheating in lab:

 

1.      Sharing (giving and/or receiving) assignments with other students

2.      Looking over another student’s shoulder in lab and copying their work

3.      Having another student dictate to you what to write word for word

4.      Although giving your account username/password to another students is not cheating in and of itself, it may lead to unauthorized copying of your documents, so don’t do it

5.      Since this class is intended to teach HTML/XHTML programming, use of an HTML editor that generates HTML automatically (e.g. MS Word, Frontpage, DreamWeaver, etc.) is considered cheating and will be treated accordingly

 

General Information:

  • Although this is a 101 course, it covers a breadth of material (includes logic and math) that may not be familiar to some students. Doing well in this course requires keeping up with the material, attending lectures regularly, and asking instructors for help. Do not wait until the last minute to ask for help since some topics require more effort to grasp. You are also responsible for any lecture material not covered in the textbook, so be sure not to miss many lectures.
  • Check the class web site often for new announcements.
  • Get to know a classmate. He or she will be your best alternative contact after the instructors.
  • Cell phones are disruptive during class. Please turn all cell phones off and keep them turned off while you are in the classroom.
  • There are two labs available for use outside of your assigned lab time. Rooms 361 and 244 will be open and a lab monitor will be available to answer your lab questions ONLY. Contact your lecture instructor for help on lecture material. The lab hours will be posted on the lab doors.
  • You may ask the instructor for assistance on homework assignments but no sharing with classmates or identical work in any shape is permitted. Submitting shared work is considered cheating and will be penalized accordingly.