Upon successful completion of this course, students should understand:
ACM topics:
1 Core
2 Elective
CS program outcomes :
a Be exposed to a variety of programming languages and systems, and will be proficient in programming in at least two languages.
c Have knowledge of the basic principles of data structures, discrete mathematics and algorithms, and be able to apply this knowledge to problem solving in relevant application areas.
g Be able to communicate ideas effectively in writing, verbally,
be able to work and learn effectively as members of a team.
k Be familiar with advanced concepts of several specialized computer science areas.
lHave the knowledge of mathematics through differential and integral calculus, discrete mathematics and probability and statistics.
You MUST be prepared to dedicate AT LEAST 5-8 working hours a week to this class (excluding the time spent in the classroom). A minimal prerequisite for the successful completion is good understanding of programming concepts. You will be given class accounts on CS Department machines and all assignments will have to be submitted and run there. Please note that a Linux server can be accessed from any PC using a secure connection service, such as SSH (explanation to be provided in class).
All students are required to join the GOOGLE news group csx72.
Official announcements will be posted to the thread admin: important announcements. Students are require to read these thread on a regular basis.
Cs472: Exams: 10 (mid-term) + 30 (end-term); 60 marks for projects. Projects are divided into four: 1,2,3,4 and each one has a weekly homework a,b,c. Each homework is worth, at most, 5 marks unless it is late in which case it is worth on 2.5 marks (at most).
Cs572: 4 projects, 20% each, one seminar presentation 10%, one group exercise 10%.
Late marks: cs472 students (see above). Cs572 students: 2 marks off per day (weekend = 1 day)
See also, below, for how to lose marks due to poor attendance or lateness.
For special consideration on the above, either:
Final marks:
Students will work in groups of two.
After project one, at the discretion of the lecturer, students may choose (or be told) to opt out of the group projects. If so:
For a list of essay topics, see here.
Students are expected to regularly attend lectures. After three noted absences, students will lose two points per absence. After three noted lated arrivals, students will lose one point per late arrival. If you have another commitment that requires you to be consistently late, you should drop the class.
Consistent with WVU guidelines, students absent from regularly scheduled examinations because of authorized University activities will have the opportunity to take them at an alternate time. Make-up exams for absences due to any other reason will be at the discretion of the instructor.
West Virginia University is committed to social justice. I concur with that commitment and expect to foster a nurturing learning environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and non-discrimination. Our University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, color or national origin. Any suggestions as to how to further such a positive and open environment in this class will be appreciated and given serious consideration.
If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please advise me and make appropriate arrangements with Disability Services (293-6700).
The integrity of the classes offered by any academic institution solidifies the foundation of its mission and cannot be sacrificed to expediency, ignorance, or blatant fraud. Therefore, I will enforce rigorous standards of academic integrity in all aspects and assignments of this course.
For the detailed policy of West Virginia University regarding the definitions of acts considered to fall under academic dishonesty and possible ensuing sanctions, please see the Student Conduct Code at http://www.arc.wvu.edu/admissions/integrity.html. Should you have any questions about possibly improper research citations or references, or any other activity that may be interpreted as an attempt at academic dishonesty, please see me before the assignment is due to discuss the matter.