Sophomore Lab in Applied Computing (CSC 299)
Topic: Hardware Projects for the Raspberry Pi
Section 601, Spring 2017
Overview
In CSC 299, students investigate a particular application of
computing. Students learn tools, methodologies, and formalisms used
in a particular computing area, and apply them to develop working
systems. The course stresses student initiative in investigating the
application context, learning new tools (including languages and
APIs), studying algorithms and code examples, and working on
projects.
The particular topic of study in this offering of CSC 299 is
"Hardware Project for the Raspberry Pi". You will apply problem
solving and programming skills toward building physical systems
using the Raspberry Pi. The course will cover basic electronics and
the Python API for managing hardware devices including serial
communication, interfacing with digital and analog inputs (sensors),
controlling motors, and using displays. Throughout the course and
the final project, you will work in groups to build basic physical
systems (e.g., controlling LEDs) to moderately sophisticated ones
(e.g., remotely piloting a robot).
Preconditions
You must also have taken CSC 242 or 243 or an equivalent intro to
programming course. To be in this class you must have passed these
courses or have been waived out of them. More to the point, you must
already know how to program in Python or have sufficient programming
experience so that you can learn Python quickly on your own.
You will need to bring your Raspberry Pi kit to class. If you have
a laptop and can bring it to class, I encourage you to do so.
Postconditions
After the successful completion of this course:
- you will get more experience working in groups;
- you will have improved your Python programming skills;
- you will be familiar with the Unix/Linux operating systems;
- you will be familiar with basic electronics;
- you will know how to use Raspberry Pi and the Python API to
interface with digital and analog inputs (sensors), control
motors and other hardware, and use a variety of displays.
- you will be able to build moderately sophisticated physical
systems using the Raspberry Pi.
Course Calendar
[subject to change]
Instructor
Please send me an email if you need an appointment at another time.
Class Hours
Section 401
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M
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1:30pm-4:45pm
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Daley 503 (14 E. Jackson)
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Course materials
REQUIRED book:
Raspberry Pi Cookbook, 2nd Edition by Simon Monk, O'Reilly Media,
2016, ISBN: 9781491939109
REQUIRED equipment:
Vilros Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit--Clear Case Edition
($64.99)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L87YMGM
The textbook will be available at the bookstore as usual, but the
the Raspberry Pi kits will not.
Course web page
This syllabus as well as the lab instructions and homework
assignments can be found on the course web page at
http://reed.cs.depaul.edu/lperkovic/csc299. Please check this
site regularly.
Grading
The course grade will be apportioned as follows:
| quizzes |
30% |
lab work
|
30%
|
final project
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40% |
A homework assignment---typically consisting of reading online
materials---will be assigned most weeks. You will need to complete
this assignment prior to the next class meeting during which I will
give a short quiz based on the assignment. Each week, I will also
grade your work during class (i.e., lab) time. If you do not come to
class you will get 0 points for the quiz (if given) and 0 points for
the lab work. You can get points back if you complete the quiz
and/or the lab work at a later date, but you can do so only twice.
During the last several weeks of the course, you will be working on
a group project which you will present in week 9 of the class. A
final project write-up will be due during exam week.
To do well in this course, you should come to class regularly,
participate in the discussion and lab activities, read the
assigned readings each week as indicated in the homework
assignments, and talk to me promptly if you have any problems.
Policies
Deadlines for adds, drops, and withdraws
See the deadlines here.
Changes to Syllabus
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter.
If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class,
posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Online Course Evaluations
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 three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they
complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online
in CampusConnect.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity
policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/.
If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
Academic Policies
All students are required to manage their class schedules each term
in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as
indicated in the University Academic Calendar.
Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can
be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.
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:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296