The purpose of the CS160 course is to introduce students to fundamental concepts in computer science. Concepts from theory, programming and architecture will be interleaved to show how software and hardware complement each other. Theory will provide the basis for understanding the software and hardware design. The course will adopt a problem solving focus with an integrated view of the computer. For programming, the course covers the basic Java syntax and language features, compilation, interpretation, execution, primitive data types, class and object usage, parameter passing, flow of control constructs and arrays. For theory, the course will cover sets, functions, logic, simple proof and invariants. Architecture concepts will include simple computer models, data representations and memory models.

Section 1 & 2 Instructor: Chris Wilcox Email: wilcox@cs.colostate.edu Office: COMSC 256 Office Hours: Thu. 11:00-12:00 Lectures:   - 1:00-1:50pm, MWF, CLARK A201   - 3:00-3:50pm, MWF, CLARK A203 GTA Thomas Harrison Email: blacksum@cs.colostate.edu GTA Ghazal Fahimi Email: ghfahimi@cs.colostate.edu UTA Ian Bertolacci Email: ibertola@rams.colostate.edu UTA Kaila Thornton Email: kbthornt@rams.colostate.edu UTA Kira Lindburg Email: kjlind@cs.colostate.edu

MATH 118 (College Algebra in Context II) with a C or better

Java Programming (Required):

Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming
Savitch (6th edition)

Discrete Math (Required):

Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications (7th Edition)
The Rosen text will be used in CS161 and CS200 as well.

iClickers (Required):

You are required to purchase an iClicker remote for in-class participation. iClicker is a response system that allows you to respond to questions we pose during class, and you will be graded on that feedback and participation. In order to receive this credit, you will need to register your iClicker remote online by noon, September 5, 2013. See the instructions for registering your iClicker on the resources tab.

What	Days	Time	Who	Where
Lecture (Section 1)	MWF	1:00pm - 1:50pm	Chris Wilcox	CLARK A201
Lecture (Section 2)	MWF	3:00pm - 3:50pm	Chris Wilcox	CLARK A203
Recitation (L01)	TR	8:00am - 8:50am	Chris Wilcox	COMSC 215
Recitation (L02)	TR	9:00am - 9:50am	Kira Lindburg	COMSC 215
Recitation (L03)	TR	10:00am - 10:50am	Kira Lindburg	COMSC 215
Recitation (L04)	TR	11:00am - 11:50am	Kaila Thornton	COMSC 215
Recitation (L05)	TR	12:00pm - 12:50pm	Kaila Thornton	COMSC 215
Recitation (L06)	TR	1:00pm - 1:50pm	Thomas Harrison	COMSC 215
Recitation (L07)	TR	2:00pm - 2:50pm	Thomas Harrison	COMSC 215
Recitation (L08)	TR	3:00pm - 3:50pm	Chris Wilcox	COMSC 215
Recitation (L09)	TR	4:00pm - 4:50pm	Ian Bertolacci	COMSC 215
Recitation (L10)	TR	5:00pm - 5:50pm	Ian Bertolacci	COMSC 215
Recitation (L11)	MW	8:00am - 8:50am	Ian Bertolacci	COMSC 215

Days	Time	Who	Where
Mon.	1:00pm - 3:00pm	Ghazal Fahimi	COMSC 120
Tue.	1:00pm - 3:00pm	Ghazal Fahimi	COMSC 120
Wed.	noon - 2:00pm	Ghazal Fahimi	COMSC 120
Thu.	9:00am - 11:00pm	Ghazal Fahimi	COMSC 120
Fri.	1:00pm - 3:00pm	Ghazal Fahimi	COMSC 120

Days	Time	Who	Where
Mon.	9:00am - 10:00am	Kaila Thornton	COMSC 120
Mon.	9:00am - 11:00am	Thomas Harrison	COMSC 120
Mon.	10:30am - 11:45am	Chris Wilcox	COMSC 120
Mon.	3:00pm - 4:00pm	Ian Bertolacci	COMSC 120
Wed.	noon - 1:00pm	Kaila Thornton	COMSC 120
Wed.	1:00pm - 3:00pm	Thomas Harrison	COMSC 120
Wed.	4:00pm - 5:00pm	Ian Bertolacci	COMSC 120
Sun.	5:00pm - 7:00pm	Andrew Cook	COMSC 215

The course requires demonstration of a student’s grasp of the concepts on evaluations. Here is the grading scheme:

Activity	Weight	Description
Assignments	20%	Programming and Theory Homework
Recitations (Labs)	10%	Lab Attendance and Completion
Programming Tests	10%	In-Lab Programming
Peer Instruction	5%	In-Class iClicker
My Programming Lab	5%	www.myprogramminglab.com practice
Midterm 1	15%	First Midterm
Midterm 2	15%	Second Midterm
Final Exam	20%	Comprehensive Exam

Teaching assistants grade assignments, recitations, and quizzes. If you believe you have been graded unfairly, talk with the help desk (assignments) or your teaching assistant (recitations) before meeting with the instructor. Grades complaints will be considered only for two weeks immediately following when the assignment grade appears on RamCT!

• Assignments will be done individually. As required by the department, we will check for collaboration using a software tool, so do your own work!
• Recitation participation is strongly encouraged. Part of the class grade comes from successfully finishing the assigned lab work.
• Programming Quizzes will be taken during lab hours with no additional aids. They are used to test your understanding of Java topics.
• My Programming Lab is an online tool to help you get hands-on practice for the topics being discussed in class and recitation.
• Peer Instruction sessions are held during lectures, usually on Fridays. Scores are weighted as follows: 70% for participation, 30% for correctness.

The assignment of letter grades will be made as follows:

Letter Grade	Points
A	≥90%
B	≥80%
C	≥70%
D	≥60%
F	<60%

We will not assign lower grades than shown.

Midterm and Finals: Make-up exams are only given for extraordinary circumstances (e.g., illness, death of family member). Students must consult with the instructor as soon as possible, preferably before the start of the exam. Examination dates are listed in the syllabus; be aware of them and plan accordingly.

Peer Instruction: Make-ups will be given for missed peer instruction if you have a documented excuse. If you are missing your iClicker during class, submit the answers on a paper with your name and ID to the instructor, for up to 80% credit.

Recitations: Make-ups will be given for missed recitations if you have a documented excuse, please arrange with the instructor or a teaching assistant.

Programming assignments: Programs are submitted electronically. Details of how this is done appears with the first assignment. Always check the progress page for due dates. The due date will include a day and time. The assignment will also specify a late acceptance period which will include a late penalty of 20%. After the late period, electronic submission is closed; students that have not submitted programs receive no points for the assignment.

Theory assignments: Theory assignments must be submitted per the instructions in the assignment. Handwritten and scanned is acceptable, but the handwriting must be legible. The instructors and TAs reserve the right to decide whether or not a paper is legible. If a late period is allowed, late assignments will be accepted subject to a 20% late penalty.

Date	Description
First day of classes	Mon., Aug. 26
Last day of classes	Fri., Dec. 13
Last day for restricted drop	Fri., Aug. 30
Deadline to add without override	Mon., Sep. 1
Last day to withdraw	Mon., Oct. 21
First in class midterm	Fri., Sep. 27, during class
Second in class midterm	Mon., Oct. 28, during class
Final Exam (Section 1)	Mon., Dec. 16, 4:10pm to 6:10pm
Final Exam (Section 2)	Tue., Dec. 17, 7:30am to 9:30am

Midterms and the final exam will be held in the same classroom as regular lectures. The final exam is comprehensive.

All students taking this course are expected to participate actively. This includes asking and responding to questions. Students are also expected to scan the announcements on the home page and the progress page every day for updates.If an assignment changes significantly, we are responsible for sending out an email.