CSE 1310 - Summer 2012 - Syllabus
Introduction to Computers and Programming

Course web page: http://vlm1.uta.edu/~athitsos/courses/cse1310_summer2012
Lecture times: Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu, 10:30am-12:30pm
Classroom: GS 109
Textbook: W. Punch and R. Enbody, The Practice of Computing using Python, 2010,
ISBN: 9780136110675

Instructor:
Vassilis Athitsos

Office: ERB 623
Office telephone: 817-272-0155
Office hours: MWF 1:30pm-2:30pm
Teaching assistant (GTA):
Chris Conly
E-mail: christopher.conly@mavs.uta.edu
Office: ERB 309
Office hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 12:30pm-1:30pm.


Course Description

Course Contents:

This course introduces students to computers, to the algorithmic process, and to programming using basic control and data structures. The programming language used in this course is Python.

Prerequisite: MATH 1302 (or concurrently)

Course Objectives:

Grading

Programming Assignments 40%
First Midterm 20 %
Second Midterm 20 %
Final Exam 20 %
Any request for re-grading (for an assignment or exam) must be made within 7 days of receipt of that grade.

Submissions: All assignments will be submitted online, using the Blackboard system.

Late submission policy:

All assignments are graded out of 100 points. Assignments submitted late will be penalized, at a rate of 2 penalty points per hour. The submission time will be the time shown on the Blackboard submission system. Any assignment submitted more than 50 hours late will receive no credit. Exceptions will only be made for documented emergencies, in strict adherence to UTA policy. Computer/network crashes are NOT an acceptable excuse for late submissions. To avoid problems with such crashes and last-minute problems, students are encouraged to submit early. You can always revise your submission till the deadline.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is required for exams. Absences for exams will only be excused for medical or other emergencies, at the discretion of the instructor. All emergencies must be documented in writing.

No late submissions will be accepted, except for documented emergencies according to UTA policy. Even in case of documented emergencies, the student should request permission from the instructor as early as possible. Computer/network crashes are not an acceptable excuse for late submissions.


University Policies and Services

Drop Policy:
 
The standard UTA drop policy applies to this course.

Americans With Disabilities Act:
 
The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens.

Faculty members are required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty of their need for accommodation and in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels. Information regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability. Also, you may visit the Office for Students with Disabilities in room 102 of University Hall or call them at (817) 272-3364.

Academic Integrity:
 
It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University.

"Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." (Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, Section 2.2)

Student Support Services Available:
 
The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success. These programs include learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. Students requiring assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information and appropriate referrals.