Albion College CS 171 & 171L Fall 2020



CS 171 & 171L	Introduction to Computer Science I & Lab	Fall 2020

Course Schedule

September
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
		1	2	3 Math/CS Colloquium: Lauren Ancel Meyers	4	5 Week 2
6	7	8	9	10 Math/CS Colloquium: Mark Ledwich	11	12 Week 3
13	14	15	16	17 Math/CS Colloquium: David Sumpter	18	19 Week 4
20	21 Last day to Withdraw from a course in Module A	22	23	24 Math/CS Colloquium: Susan Dumais	25	26 Week 5
27	28	29 Objects lab	30

October
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
				1 Math/CS Colloquium: Grant Sanderson	2	3 Week 6
4	5	6	7	8 Math/CS Colloquium: Jordan Ellenberg Last day of classes Module A	9 Final Exams	10 Final Exams Week 7
11	12 Final Exams	13 Course Introductions Overview of Processing Hello Processing Welcome to Processing 3 Getting Started Processing Overview Coordinate System and Shapes Color First day of classes Module B	14 Processing Basics Java Basics Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 9B Chapter 11	15 Functions/Methods Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 40B Interactivity	16 Conditional Statements Chapter 12 Chapter 13	17 Week 8
18	19 Conditional Statements Last day to Drop and/or Add a course for Module B	20 Lab 3: Conditionals and Booleans HW 1	21 Printing Loops and repetition Java Loops print(), println() printf() Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19	22 Lab on Loops Chapter 41 Chapter 42	23 Code.org Video More on Loops	24 Week 9
25	26 ASCII, Unicode, Strings String Notes Chapter 29 Chapter 29B String API Formatter API Advising	27 Lab 5: Strings HW 2 Advising	28 Objects Object Notes Chapter 25: Objects Chapter 26: Object References Chapter 27: More about Objects and Classes Advising	29 Advising	30 Objects Chapter 30: Defining your own Classes Chapter 31: Class Design Example (MPG) Chapter 32: Class Design Example (checking account) Advising	31 Week 10

November
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
1	2 Advising	3 Election day Advising	4 Advising	5 Advising	6 Advising	7 Week 11
8	9 Last day to Withdraw from a course in Module B	10	11	12	13	14 Week 12
15	16	17	18	19	20	21 Week 13
22	23	24 Last day of classes Module B	25	26	27	28 Week 14
29	30 Final Exams

Course Syllabus

Professor

Name and Title	Dr. David A. Reimann, Professor Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Albion College Albion, Michigan

Office	252 Putnam

Student Meetings	I am teaching online this semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will rarely be on campus. In addition to weekly meetings, I encourage you to email me and coordinate a video conference if you have questions. I encourage you to use google calendar to send me a meeting request. You can also email and I will respond as soon as I can.

E-mail	dreimann@albion.edu

Website	http://zeta.albion.edu/~dreimann/

Phone	517-629-0426 (Office) 517-629-0361 (Secretary)

Course

Course	CS 171 & 171L

Course Name	Introduction to Computer Science I

Sections	CS 171 and CS 171L (CRN: 4200)

Credit	1 Unit

Core/Category	This course fulfills the Modeling and Analysis Mode. From the catalog: Courses in this mode derive some essential or simplified features from logical, physical, social or biological phenomena, and describe and interpret them within an analytical framework. In order to fulfill this mode of inquiry, courses must: explore logical, physical, social or biological phenomena; enable students to decide which features of the phenomena to describe and what simplifying assumptions to make; derive predictions from the model and interpret them in the original context; consider the usefulness and the limits of the model and compare it with other possible models.

Catalog Description	Designed to be the first computer science course taken by students in mathematics and science, as well as those wishing to major in computer science. Topics include fundamentals of computation and algorithmic problem solving, data types, control structures, the object-oriented programming paradigm, and applications. Introduces a high level programming language such as Java or Python.

Prerequisites	Math 125, Math 127, or my permission

Meeting Times and Locations	Lecture and Lab - M Tu W Th F 2:00–5:00 pm, ONLINE

Website	http://zeta.albion.edu/~dreimann/Fall2020/courses/cs171/

Schedule	http://zeta.albion.edu/~dreimann/Fall2020/courses/cs171/schedule.php

Resources

Required Books	None.

Recommended Books	A Java textbook.

Online Resources	Online Java Notes from Central Connecticut State University Processing Language API Java 8 API Java Tutorials

Software	You should install the following free software on your computer: Processing 3.5.4 (Donation is optional)

Student Learning Outcomes

This learning objectives for this course are aligned with learning objectives from Computer Science Curricula 2013: Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Computer Science, a product of The Joint Task Force on Computing Curricula Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) IEEE Computer Society.

This learning objectives of this course are mainly aligned with the "Software Development Fundamentals (SDF)" knowledge area. Students will also study parts of the following knowledge areas: "Algorithms and Complexity (AL)", "Computational Science (CN)", "Graphics and Visualization (GV)", and "Programming Languages (PL)".

Knowledge Units	Student Learning Outcomes
AL/Fundamental Data Structures and Algorithms	Implement basic numerical algorithms.
CN/Introduction to Modeling and Simulation	Explain the concept of modeling and the use of abstraction that allows the use of a machine to solve a problem.
GV/Fundamental Concepts	Explain in general terms how analog signals can be reasonably represented by discrete samples, for example, how images can be represented by pixels. Describe color models and their use in graphics display devices. Describe the basic process of producing continuous motion from a sequence of discrete frames.
PL/Object-Oriented Programming	Design and implement a class.
SDF/Algorithms and Design	Discuss the importance of algorithms in the problem-solving process. Discuss how a problem may be solved by multiple algorithms, each with different properties. Create algorithms for solving simple problems. Use a programming language to implement, test, and debug algorithms for solving simple problems. Implement, test, and debug simple recursive functions and procedures. Determine whether a recursive or iterative solution is most appropriate for a problem.
SDF/Fundamental Programming Concepts	Analyze and explain the behavior of simple programs involving the fundamental programming constructs variables, expressions, assignments, I/O, control constructs, functions, parameter passing, and recursion. Identify and describe uses of primitive data types. Write programs that use primitive data types. Modify and expand short programs that use standard conditional and iterative control structures and functions. Design, implement, test, and debug a program that uses each of the following fundamental programming constructs: basic computation, simple I/O, standard conditional and iterative structures, the definition of functions, and parameter passing. Write a program that uses file I/O to provide persistence across multiple executions. Choose appropriate conditional and iteration constructs for a given programming task. Describe the concept of recursion and give examples of its use. Identify the base case and the general case of a recursively-defined problem.
SDF/Fundamental Data Structures	Write programs that use arrays, classes, and strings.
SDF/Development Methods	Trace the execution of a variety of code segments and write summaries of their computations. Explain why the creation of correct program components is important in the production of high-quality software. Apply a variety of strategies to the testing and debugging of simple programs. Construct, execute and debug programs using a modern IDE and associated tools such as unit testing tools and visual debuggers. Construct and debug programs using the standard libraries available with a chosen programming language. Apply consistent documentation and program style standards that contribute to the readability and maintainability of software.

Performance Evaluation

Grade Element	Possible Points
Final Exam	100
Quizzes	310 (31 @ 10 points each)
Participation	310 (31 @ 10 points each)
Homework	210 (7 @ 30 points each)
Office Meetings	70 (7 @ 10 points each)
Total Possible Points	1000+
See Schedule for specific dates.

Your Points Percentage	Your Grade	Interpretation
93.0-100.0	4.0	Represents work outstanding in quality. The student not only shows unusual mastery of the required work for the course, but also has independently sought out and used additional related materials, demonstrating the ability to discover new data, to develop new insights and to bring them to bear on the work at hand.
90.0-92.9	3.7
87.0-89.9	3.3
83.0-86.9	3.0	Represents work which is higher in quality than that of a 2.0, or more than satisfactory. The student has shown the ability and the initiative to fulfill more than the basic requirements of the course.
80.0-82.9	2.7
77.0-79.9	2.3
73.0-76.9	2.0	Represents work which fulfills all of the basic requirements for the course. It means that the student has a grasp of the material and techniques or skills sufficient to proceed with more advanced courses in the area.
70.0-72.9	1.7
67.0-69.9	1.3
60.0-66.9	1.0	Represents work seriously attempted but which is below the 2.0 level in quantity and quality. The student is advised not to continue advanced work in the field.
0-59.9	0.0	Represents work unsatisfactory in either quantity or quality. It results in the student's not being able to continue with further work in the field and results in no credit, although it is recorded on the permanent record.
	I	Incompletes may be given only because of illness, or other unavoidable circumstances, as approved by the Petitions Committee. An Incomplete is not to be issued to a student who simply has failed to turn in some assigned work before the end of the semester. The "I" grade should be used rarely and for legitimate reasons. A final grade of Incomplete must be removed within four weeks after the end of the semester in which it was incurred, unless the deadline is extended by the Petitions Committee. Grades of "I" count as zeros in the calculation of the end-of-semester grade point average, and, if they are not removed within the required time, become zeros automatically on the student's record.

Attendance

The following is the Albion College statement on attendance: "Regular attendance in all classes is expected. Every absence from class is inevitably a loss — usually one which can never be made up. A student has the responsibility to inform his or her faculty member, whenever possible in advance, of an absence due to serious or prolonged illness, and verification of absences due to emergency reasons, may be obtained from the Office of Residential Life."

In this course class absences are only excusable in documented extreme cases of unforeseen hardship or official College event, as described in the Student Handbook. Please notify me in writing (email is preferred) prior to official college events (sporting, class trips, etc.) that make it impossible for you to attend class. If you miss class because of participation in an official College event you must make prior arrangements with me. In extreme cases of unforeseen hardship, please contact me as soon as possible. In either case, you are still responsible for all material and assignments.

In cases where you have not taken personal responsibility, you will forfeit the possibillity of earning points. No credit will be given for a missed test or other scheduled in-class assignment, nor will late assignments be accepted.

It is my expectation that you will contact me to review missed coursework and arrange a timeline and plan for completing that work. In the case that you are not able to make up missed coursework by the end of the semester, we will need to consider options that may include a withdrawal or incomplete for the semester.

I will do what I can to work with students to facilitate their successful completion of the course. I encourage you to contact me if you have questions or concerns. The Office of Student Development is also available for assistance regarding extended absences.

Academic Integrity and Expectations

As an academic community, Albion College is firmly committed to honor and integrity in the pursuit of knowledge. Therefore, as a member of this academic community, each student acknowledges responsibility for his or her actions and commits to the highest standards of integrity. In doing so, each student makes a covenant with the college not to engage in any form of academic dishonesty, fraud, cheating, or theft.

The goal of this course is for you to learn a rigorous academic discipline, not penmanship, typing, or other forms of plagiarism. Chapter III of the Student Handbook details instances and penalties for academic dishonesty. It also describes acceptable usage of the campus computing/networking facilities. In this class you are expected to do your own work unless explicitly stated.

Here are some things which will be considered cheating:

Using or turning in another's work as you own - with or without their permission.
Allowing someone else to use or turn in your work as theirs - in whole or in part.
Joint effort on an assignment with individual submissions represented as individual work.
If a student cannot explain why the solution is correct or how the solution was obtained.

Here are some things which are encouraged:

A submission using help from the instructor, student assistants, or the texts.
Discussion of the concepts related to the course material.
Discussion of assignments to understand what is required.

Typically, I grade papers one problem at a time. If you turn in someone else's work as you own, it really stands out. Please do your own work! If you are having trouble on an assignment come see me as soon as possible - I'm here to help!

We, as students and faculty, have the privilege and challenge of promoting higher standards of ourselves, the College, and society in general. Here are several expectations we should have this semester.

What you should expect of me.	What I expect from you.
To attend class regularly and punctually and to adhere to the class schedule.	To attend class regularly and punctually.
Come to class prepared.	Come to class prepared.
Grade and return work in a reasonable amount of time.	Fulfill all course assignments and requirements.
Know course material thoroughly and prepare and present it conscientiously.	Uphold academic honesty in all activities.
Maintain scholarly, professional, and courteous demeanor in class.	Maintain scholarly, professional, and courteous demeanor in class.
Be available at reasonable times for consultation.	Keep all appointments except for extreme cases.

Communication is essential in any relationship. Our student-teacher relationship is no exception. If you have any concerns with the class material or logistics, please talk to me as soon as possible.

Tips for Success

There are a variety of effective teaching and learning styles. Part of the challenge of college is learning your individual particular learning style and how to learn from a variety of teaching styles. I will try and use several ways of presenting the material to help you learn the course material. Ultimately you are responsible for learning the material. Here are some things that will help you succeed in this course:

Come to class and be on time.
Be engaged in class; listen, take good notes, and ask questions as they arise.
Read the book, noting any important concepts and unresolved questions.
Review your notes.
Form a study group with others in the course.
Learn and understand key definitions
Come see me in my office if you are having trouble solving a problem.
Visit the Cutler Center for Student Success for additional help.
Focus on learning the material, not just on earning a grade.
Keep all returned material, particularly quizes and tests.
I want you to succeed in the course, but the learning is your responsibility!

Academic Support

Accommodations statement: Any student with a disability who believes the requirements of this course may require accommodations or modifications should contact the Learning Support Center (LSC) Director, Dr. Pamela Schwartz, who will work with you to develop a plan for reasonable accommodations based on your information and supporting documentation. If you have completed this process and have requested accommodations through the LSC for this semester, plan to meet with me as early as possible to discuss a plan for implementing these modifications in this class. It is best if we can talk at least one week prior to their implementation. The LSC is located in 114 Ferguson Hall (on the first floor of the administration building) and is open during regular business hours throughout the school year. The main phone is 517/629-0825, and the number for the Adaptive Technology Office is 517/629-0411.

Staff in the Cutler Center provide supplemental peer tutoring (math, science, economics, and more), writing assistance, fellowship advising, disability accommodations, academic coaching, supplemental advising, and emergency financial support. To connect with the Cutler Center, please email cutler@albion.edu or call Martha Palmer at 517-629-0562 and she can get you to the right person.