Description
CS163: Java (CS1) No Prior Programming
Computer programming in Java for students without previous programming experience. Topics include variables, assignment, expressions, operators, booleans, conditionals, characters and strings, control loops, arrays, objects and classes, file input/output, interfaces, recursion, lists, and sorting.
CS164: Java (CS1) Prior ProgrammingComputer programming in Java for students with previous programming experience, not necessarily in Java. Topics include variables, assignment, expressions, operators, booleans, conditionals, characters and strings, control loops, arrays, objects and classes, file input/output, interfaces, recursion, lists, and sorting.
Personnel
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Prerequisites
MATH 124 (Logarithmic and Exponential Functions) with a C or better
Textbooks and Materials
Java Programming (Required):
Introduction to Java Programming (Comprehensive Edition), Daniel Liang (10th or 11th edition)
The course textbook is available through the CSU Bookstore’s Inclusive Access Program in partnership with Unizin Engage. You have immediate access to the online e-text by clicking on the “Unizin Engage” link within the course menu in Canvas. Please note, there is a cost for the e-text. The bookstore will charge your student account for the cost of the e-text after the Add/Drop date. You must “opt-out” of the Unizin Engage e-text before the Add/Drop date to avoid bookstore charges. However, this text is required for the course and the cost savings of the e-text can be substantial. Please look for emails from the bookstore about ‘opting out’ as well as charges to your student account. Once you choose to “opt-out,” you will no longer be allowed to access the e-text in Canvas.
zyBooks (Required):
We are using zyBooks to supplement the Liang textbook. You will get zyBooks through Inclusive Access from the CSU bookstore. Then, proceed as follows:
IMPORTANT: Students are required to submit their zyBooks points to Canvas. This process will be explained in lecture. Points can by moved to Canvas anytime during the semester, but MUST be done by the start of the scheduled final exam in order to be counted.
Piazza (Required for announcements, but optional for posting questions):
This term we will be using Piazza for class discussion. The system is highly catered to getting you help fast and efficiently from classmates, teaching assistants, and the instructor. Rather than emailing questions to the teaching staff, I encourage you to post your questions on Piazza. If you have any problems or feedback for the developers, email team@piazza.com. Piazza will be accessed via the Module tab on Canvas.
Piazza does not cost anything to students or the department. It allows students to post questions and get answers about the following topics:
Introduction to Java Programming (Comprehensive Edition), Daniel Liang (10th or 11th edition)
The course textbook is available through the CSU Bookstore’s Inclusive Access Program in partnership with Unizin Engage. You have immediate access to the online e-text by clicking on the “Unizin Engage” link within the course menu in Canvas. Please note, there is a cost for the e-text. The bookstore will charge your student account for the cost of the e-text after the Add/Drop date. You must “opt-out” of the Unizin Engage e-text before the Add/Drop date to avoid bookstore charges. However, this text is required for the course and the cost savings of the e-text can be substantial. Please look for emails from the bookstore about ‘opting out’ as well as charges to your student account. Once you choose to “opt-out,” you will no longer be allowed to access the e-text in Canvas.
zyBooks (Required):
We are using zyBooks to supplement the Liang textbook. You will get zyBooks through Inclusive Access from the CSU bookstore. Then, proceed as follows:
- Sign up at zyBooks.com
- IMPORTANT: Only create one zyBooks account. For best results, use your First.Last@rams.colostate.edu email or add that email to your account as a secondary email.
- Enter zyBook code: COLOSTATECS163SayFall2019
- Enter the code that the bookstore gave you.
- Click Subscribe
IMPORTANT: Students are required to submit their zyBooks points to Canvas. This process will be explained in lecture. Points can by moved to Canvas anytime during the semester, but MUST be done by the start of the scheduled final exam in order to be counted.
Piazza (Required for announcements, but optional for posting questions):
This term we will be using Piazza for class discussion. The system is highly catered to getting you help fast and efficiently from classmates, teaching assistants, and the instructor. Rather than emailing questions to the teaching staff, I encourage you to post your questions on Piazza. If you have any problems or feedback for the developers, email team@piazza.com. Piazza will be accessed via the Module tab on Canvas.
Piazza does not cost anything to students or the department. It allows students to post questions and get answers about the following topics:
- Java Programming
- Linux Operating System
- Eclipse Development Tools
- Programming Assignments
- Please do not post any of your assignment code on Piazza.
- No profanity, sexism, racism, or anything in bad taste, of course!
CS163 Lab Schedule
| What | Days | Time | Instructor | Helper | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab (L01) | T R | 8:00am - 8:50am | COMSC 215 | ||
| Lab (L02) | T R | 9:00am - 9:50am | COMSC 215 | ||
| Lab (L03) | T R | 10:00am - 10:50am | COMSC 215 | ||
| Lab (L04) | T R | 11:00am - 11:50am | COMSC 215 | ||
| Lab (L05) | T R | 12:00pm - 12:50pm | COMSC 215 | ||
| Lab (L06) | T R | 1:00pm - 1:50pm | COMSC 215 | ||
| Lab (L07) | T R | 2:00pm - 2:50pm | COMSC 215 | ||
| Lab (L08) | T R | 3:00pm - 3:50pm | COMSC 215 | ||
| Lab (L09) | T R | 4:00pm - 4:50pm | COMSC 215 | ||
| Lab (L11) | W F | 10:00am - 10:50am | COMSC 325 |
Help Desk
The help desk is a breakout room on the north side of the COMSC 120 lab. Throughout
the day there are lab operators in COMSC 120 that can provide limited help, but during
the hours posted below a teaching assistant from this class is available to help students.
The COMSC 120 lab is open 24/7.
Help Desk Hours
| Days | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sun. | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | COMSC 120 |
| Mon. | 10:00am - 6:00pm | COMSC 120 |
| Tue. | 10:00am - 6:00pm | COMSC 120 |
| Wed. | 10:00am - 6:00pm | COMSC 120 |
| Thu. | 10:00am - 6:00pm | COMSC 120 |
| Fri. | 10:00am - 4:00pm | COMSC 120 |
Grading
The course requires demonstration of a student’s grasp of the concepts on evaluations.
Here is the grading scheme:
Grading is automated for assignments, labs, and quizzes. If you believe you have been graded unfairly, talk with the help desk (assignments) or your teaching assistant (labs) first. If you cannot visit help desk, please post to the grade complaints topic on Piazza. Grade complaints will be considered only for two weeks immediately following when the assignment grade appears on Canvas!
We will not assign lower grades than shown. However, your average score on exams must be ≥60% to receive a passing grade (C) in this course.
Early Performance Feedback
This course participates in Early Performance Feedback. This gives students an opportunity to identify if they might need to make changes in how they are approaching the course before the drop date. Students with a course average less than 75% after the first exam will receive information from the campus Collaborative for Student Achievement office about resources to help them get a passing grade in the course. The instructor and TAs are also available to talk with any student concerned if they will get a passing grade in the course. Just ask!
| Activity | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Java Programming | 10% | Java assignments / quizzes |
| In Lab Quizzes | 10% | |
| Labs | 10% | |
| zyBooks | 10% | |
| Midterm 1 | 15% | First midterm |
| Midterm 2 | 15% | Second midterm |
| Midterm 3 | 15% | Third midterm |
| Final Exam | 15% |
Grading is automated for assignments, labs, and quizzes. If you believe you have been graded unfairly, talk with the help desk (assignments) or your teaching assistant (labs) first. If you cannot visit help desk, please post to the grade complaints topic on Piazza. Grade complaints will be considered only for two weeks immediately following when the assignment grade appears on Canvas!
- Assignments will be done individually. As required by the department, we will check for collaboration using a software tool, so do your own work!
- Lab participation is strongly encouraged. A portion of the class grade comes from successfully finishing the assigned lab work, and our previous students have indicated that labs are the best part of this class.
- Programming Quizzes will be taken during lab hours with no additional aids. They are used to test your understanding of Java topics.
- Liang is the online textbook to help you get hands-on practice for the Java Programming topics being discussed in class and Lab.
| Letter Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| A | ≥90% |
| B | ≥80% |
| C | ≥70% |
| D | ≥60% |
| F | <60% |
We will not assign lower grades than shown. However, your average score on exams must be ≥60% to receive a passing grade (C) in this course.
Early Performance Feedback
This course participates in Early Performance Feedback. This gives students an opportunity to identify if they might need to make changes in how they are approaching the course before the drop date. Students with a course average less than 75% after the first exam will receive information from the campus Collaborative for Student Achievement office about resources to help them get a passing grade in the course. The instructor and TAs are also available to talk with any student concerned if they will get a passing grade in the course. Just ask!
Important Dates
| Date | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| First day of lecture | Aug 26 | Normal Classroom |
| First day of Tues/Thurs Labs | Aug 27 | Normal Lab Room |
| First day of Wed/Fri Labs | Aug 28 | Normal Lab Room |
| First midterm | Sept 20, 8 AM - 4 PM | CSB 110 |
| Second midterm | Oct 18, 8 AM - 4 PM | CSB 110 |
| Third midterm | Nov 15, 8 AM - 4 PM | CSB 110 |
| Early Final (Optional, take instead of during finals week!) | Dec 13, 8 AM - 4 PM | CSB 110 |
| Final Exam | As scheduled by the registrar. | CSB 110 |
Midterms will be held in the CS110 lab. Timeslot (50 minute) sign up will be done through Canvas.
Information on how to sign up for a time will be made available in class closer to exam time.
There will be no class on the exam days.
Please see the registrar's master schedule for other important dates, such as Drop and W dates.
The final exam will be in the Computer Science Building in the 110 and 120 labs.
Final exams are scheduled by the registrar. Please refer to the registrar's schedule for those dates/times.
In-Class Participation
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.
