There will be numerous programming assignments. It is expected that students will do their own work on all components of the programs---unless otherwise specified. These are your homework assignments and are designed to reinforce concepts discussed in lecture.
Quizzes will normally be given every Wednesday on the material covered since the last quiz. Knowledge of material in this class is cumulative.
Exams will be given after a reasonable amount of material has been covered. The actual exam dates may not match the date shown in the syllabus in an attempt that all students can do their best.
The final grade will be calculated based on a weighted sum of the points accumulated in each of the following categories:
| Attendance/Participation | 5% | ||
| Programs (6-7) | 30% | ||
| One written report | (a programming assignment) | ||
| Quizzes | 20% | (sum of the N-1 highest quiz scores) | |
| Two one-hour exams | 25% | ||
| Comprehensive final exam | 20% |
The course will be graded on the basis of 90% and above is an A, 80% a B, 70% a C, etc.
Throughout the course you will be required to write programs that implement or use selected portions of subjects described in class. NOTE: The material covered in this class is cumulative!
Programs are due by 5:00 PM of the indicated due date. If they are turned in by 5:00 PM the following week day, they will be worth 80%, by 5:00 PM the next week day, they are worth 60%, etc. Programs that do not function properly will not be accepted. A backup copy of each program submitted should be made in case the original gets lost after submission.
No programs will be accepted after one week from the original due date.