This course introduces imperative and structured programming and focuses on problem solving, algorithmic thinking, and structured programming using Python. The course covers the following concepts: number, string, and collections data types, (using) objects and classes, functional and modular abstractions, conditional and iterative structures, file I/O, exceptions and exception handling, namespaces, and recursion.
| Office | Office Hours | Phone | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ljubomir
Perkovic |
CDM 713 | T 4:00 - 5:30pm Th 4:00 - 5:30pm |
312-362-8337 | lperkovic@cs.depaul.edu |
| SECTION 701 |
Lectures |
Tu |
5:45pm-9:00pm | CDM 218 |
There will be a total of 8 homework assignments, but only your best 7 count toward the final grade, so you may miss one homework assignment with no penalty. All homeworks must be submitted by the deadline and no later. Any homework not handed in by the deadline will receive 0 points, without any exceptions.
homework
35% midterm exam 30% final exam 35%
To do well in this course, you should follow the lectures
regularly, read the chapters in the books each week as indicated
in the homework assignment, start working on the homework early,
and talk to me promptly if you have any problems. The answers to
the homework and exam questions should be written in a way that is
rigorous, clear and concise.
No late homework will be accepted. If you don't hand in a homework in time, you will receive 0 points for the homework. Midterm and final exams makeups must be arranged at least one week in advance, barring extreme situations.
See the DePaul 2012-2013 Full Year Calendar.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over two weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online at https://mycti.cti.depaul.edu/mycti
Email is the primary means of communication between faculty and students enrolled in this course outside of class time. Students should be sure their email listed under "demographic information" at http://campusconnect.depaul.edu is correct.
This course will be subject to the academic integrity policy passed by faculty. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/
The university and school policy on plagiarism can be summarized as follows: Students in this course should be aware of the strong sanctions that can be imposed against someone guilty of plagiarism. If proven, a charge of plagiarism could result in an automatic F in the course and possible expulsion. The strongest of sanctions will be imposed on anyone who submits as his/her own work any assignment which has been prepared by someone else. If you have any questions or doubts about what plagiarism entails or how to properly acknowledge source materials be sure to consult the instructor.
An incomplete grade is given only for an exceptional reason such as a death in the family, a serious illness, etc. Any such reason must be documented. Any incomplete request must be made at least two weeks before the final, and approved by the Dean of the College of Computing and Digital Media. Any consequences resulting from a poor grade for the course will not be considered as valid reasons for such a request.
Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the
impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to
discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain
confidential. To ensure that you receive the most appropriate
accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early
as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of
class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for
Students with Disabilities (CSD) at: Student Center, LPC,
Suite #370,
Phone number: (773)325.1677, Fax: (773)325.3720, TTY:
(773)325.7296.