Description
CS165: Java (CS2) Data Structures and Algorithms
Object oriented concepts, assertions, inheritance, polymorphism, algorithms
and data structures using Java.
Personnel
- CS165 (Section 001)
- Lecture: 11:00-11:50am, MWF, Stadium 1205
- Instructor:
Dave Matthews
- Email: davematt
- Office Location: COMSC 244
- Office Hours:
See here
- CS165 (Section 002)
- Lecture: 2:00-2:50pm, MWF, Clark A203
- Instructor
Russ Wakefield
- Email: waker
- Office Location: COMSC 240
- Office Hours: 10-11:30 Thursday
- Graduate Teaching Assistants
- GTA: Ryan Becwar
- Email: rbecwar
- Office Location: COMSC 120A
- Office Hours: TR 2-4
- Undergraduate Teaching Assistants
- UTA: Miles Blaisus
- Email: mblaisus
- Office Hours: Wed 4-6
- UTA: Caleb Carlson
- Email: cacaleb
- Office Hours: Fri 12-1
- UTA: Joseph Gelfand
- Email: jgelfand
- Office Hours: Fri 10-12
- UTA: Devin Kadillak
- Email: devbot
- Office Hours: Wed 12-2
- UTA: Hayley Norton
- Email: hkgomoll
- Office Hours: Tues. 11-1
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Prerequisites
CS 163 or CS 164: CS1 Java Programming
MATH 160: Calculus 1 (corequisite)
Textbook
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 (January 31). 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.
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 on Canvas by noon, January 19, 2018. See the instructions
for registering your iClicker on the resources tab.
Zybooks:
We are using an online tutorial from Zyante to supplement the
Liang textbook. You must purchase the tutorial directly from
Zyante (not the bookstore). Instructions for
registering with Zyante are as follows:
- Sign up at zyBooks.com
- Enter zyBook code: COLOSTATECS165Spring2018
- Click Subscribe
- When asked to enter your Student ID number, enter your EID. Your
EID is the same as your user name you log into Canvas with.
Once you have registered you can sign in to the book by browsing
to www.zybooks.com. Please
register in time to complete the first assignment, which is due
Jan. 21, 2018.
Piazza (Optional):
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 myself. 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
- Unizin Online Textbook
We expect to post clarifications about assignments as well as answering questions relating
to assignments. Also, we plan on handling regrade requests, look for an announcement on rules
for posting these to Piazza. Please use the existing topics we have created, do not create new ones.
There are a number of things that we prohibit on Piazza, as follows:
- Please do not post any of your assignment code on Piazza.
- No profanity, sexism, racism, or anything in bad taste, of course!
CS165 Schedule
What |
Days |
Time |
Instructor |
Helper |
Where |
Lecture (Sec. 001) | MWF | 11:00am - 11:50am |
Dave Matthews |
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Stadium 1205 |
Lecture (Sec. 002) | MWF | 12:00pm - 12:50pm |
Russ Wakefield |
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Clark A203 |
Lab (L01) | TR | 8:00am - 8:50am |
Joseph Galfand |
Nick Odell |
COMSC 225 |
Lab (L02) | TR | 9:00am - 9:50am |
Hayley Norton |
Joseph Gelfand |
COMSC 225 |
Lab (L03) | TR | 10:00am -10:50am |
Miles Blaisus |
Hayley Norton |
COMSC 225 |
Lab (L04) | TR | 11:00am - 11:50am |
Ryan Becwar |
Ethan Hendricks |
COMSC 225 |
Lab (L05) | TR | 12:00pm - 12:50pm |
Miles Blaisus |
Caleb Carlson |
COMSC 225 |
Lab (L06) | TR | 1:00pm - 1:50pm |
Miles Blaisus |
Nick Odell |
COMSC 225 |
Lab (L07) | TR | 2:00pm - 2:50pm |
Caleb Carlson |
Josette Grinslade |
COMSC 225 |
Lab (L08) | TR | 3:00pm - 3:50pm |
Devin Kadillak |
Josette Grinslade |
COMSC 225 |
Lab (L09) | TR | 4:00pm - 4:50pm |
Caleb Carlson |
Ethan Hendricks |
COMSC 225 |
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.
Days |
Time |
Where |
Sun. | 4:00pm-8:00pm | COMSC 120 |
Tue. | 11:00am-6:00pm | COMSC 120 |
Wed. | 10:00am-6:00pm | COMSC 120 |
Thu. | 2:00pm-4:00pm | 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:
Activity |
Weight |
Description |
Assignments | 15% | Java Assignments |
Quizzes / Zybooks | 15% | In-class / Canvas Quizzes / Zybooks |
Labs | 10% | Lab Attendance and Completion |
Programming Quizzes | 10% | In-Lab Programming Quizzes |
Midterm 1 | 15% | First Midterm |
Midterm 2 | 15% | Second Midterm |
Final Exam | 20% | Comprehensive Exam |
Teaching assistants grade 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!
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Assignments will be done individually. As required by the department, we
will check for collaboration using a software tool, so do your own work!
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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.
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Programming Quizzes will be taken during lab hours with no additional
aids. They are used to test your understanding of Java topics.
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Unizin is the online textbook to help you get hands-on practice
for the Java Programming topics being discussed in class and Lab.
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Peer Instruction sessions are held during lectures and require you to bring
an iClicker. You should plan to bring your IClicker every day. There will not be any paper quizzes during lectures.
The assignment of letter grades will be made as follows:
Letter Grade |
Points |
A | ≥90% |
B | ≥80% |
C | ≥70% |
D | ≥60% |
F | <60% |
In general, we will
not assign lower grades than shown; however, your
weighted average score on exams must
be ≥65% to receive a passing grade (C) in this course.
Important Dates
Date |
Description |
First day of classes | Jan. 16 |
Last day of classes | May 4 |
Deadline to add without override | Jan. 21 |
Deadline to add with override | Jan. 31 |
Deadline to drop without record entry | Jan. 31 |
Spring Break begins | Mar. 12 |
Last day to withdraw | Mar. 19 |
First midterm | Week 6 |
Second midterm | Week 11 |
Early Access Final Exam | May 4, 8am-3pm |
Final Exam (Section 001) | May 9, 4:10pm-6:10pm |
Final Exam (Section 002) | May 8, 7:30am-9:30am |
Midterms and the Final exam in the CS110 lab. The final exam is comprehensive.
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.