Much of the work in this class will be centered around moderate-scale assignments with a programming component. Usually, these assignments will include more than just programming, and will ask you to do some reflection and/or analysis as well, which is why the "programming" is in parentheses above.
You may choose to engage in pair programming on these PAs. You may choose your own partner.
In discussion section, the TAs will lead you through exercises designed to give you more practice with some of the details that will help you both with your assignments as well as with the exams in this course. These discussion sections are not mandatory, but they are strongly encouraged. If you are struggling in the class and have not been attending discussion section regularly, we will not be as able or willing to help you than if you have been regularly attending section, so please plan to attend these sections.
There will be two midterms and one final exam. All exams will be closed book/closed notes.
Exams cannot be made up, so if you have a conflict with these exam times and dates please contact the instructor RIGHT AWAY. Note that you are expected to be on campus until the scheduled final time and no accommodations will be made for students who simply wish to leave campus early.
Your final grade will be determined via the following percentages:
Programming Assignments: 35%
Midterm exams: 40% (20% each)
Final exam: 25%
We will use the following scale for assigning letter grades(by absolute score): 90-100 = A-/A/A+, < 50 = F. Scores between 90 and 50 will be curved.