CSC1010 Computer Science Basics

Instructor : Frank Archambeault
Email: Farchambeau@fsc.edu
Telephone: 978-665-3703
Office : E-207
WWW: falcon.fsc.edu/~farchambeau/

Computer Science: An Overview, 10/E J. Glenn Brookshear, Marquette University ISBN-10: 0321524039 ISBN-13: 9780321524034 Publisher: Addison-Wesley

Basics Files

Prequisite:

You must have either passed the Math Placement exam or MATH 0200
Prior computer experience is not required but would be useful.

Course Description :

Computers, particularly microcomputers, have become a vital component of everyday life. The purpose of this course is to provide you with a basic understanding of just what a computer is, how it operates, and to introduce you to general concepts in computer science. Although programming is not the main focus of the course, some programming will be included to reinforce the concepts introduced.

Topics List:

1. Data Storage, Compression and Error Control
2. Data Manipulation, Computer Architecture, and Machine Language
3. Operating Systems
4. Networking, the Internet and Security
5. Algorithms
6. Programming Languages

Attendance:

Full attendance is expected at all classes and you are responsible for all material presented in class and assigned outside of class.

Homework:

Assignments will be given periodically along with their due dates.

Quizzes:

At least five 10-15 minute quizzes will be given in class (some will be unannounced). There will be no makeup on a missed quiz for any reason. Missed quizzes will be assigned a grade of zero. The sum of the quiz grades will be counted as equivalent to one exam.

Exams:

Three exams will be administered which will cover all material presented in class and homework assignments. Also, there will be a comprehensive final exam at the end of the course. Makeup exams will be permitted at the discretion of the instructor and only in special, documented instances. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule any such makeup to be taken within 1 week after the original exam time.

Grading:

Exams/Quizzes 70 %
Final                30 %
Other                 ? % (attendance, participation, etc.)

Note: If you require any special arrangements be made due to any type of documented learning disability, please see the instructor as soon as possible to discuss your needs.