Department of Computer Science

Do come to class with a good attitude - to learn something, to contribute something :-)

Do not sleep in class :-(

If you have any questions or conerns about class, please do feel free to see me during the semester and we will take care of it together

Do seek help early so that you are not frustrated with new material

Most materials on which you will be tested will be taken from class work and labs, so do be sure to come to class or take notes from classmates

If you have any special needs, do see me as soon as possible so we can make accomodations

The syllabus is subject to change so be sure to check in occasionally

Here is the student code of conduct that will be followed in class. Please read it.

* Graded Work:

Programs/ Assignments:  Programs should be submitted using the submit script, which you will learn about in an introductory lab. Code should be formatted according to the coding standard discussed in class. It is imperative that your code is neatly formatted (proper indentation) and well-documented (comments, identifiers); correct, but sloppy, programs will not be accepted. Note well the format of programs distributed in class. Eclipse will help ensure your code is properly formatted.

Late submissions will not be accepted, barring extenuating circumstances. If your assignment is incomplete, submit it for possible partial credit. Programs must compile and run for any credit. 

• Exams: Three examinations will be given. They will cover material from the lectures and labs. The final examination, scheduled at the appointed time during finals week, will be cumulative.

  Makeup exams will not be given -- if you miss an exam, you will receive a zero. Exceptions may be made at my discretion for extraordinary circumstances.

* Academic Honesty:
Copying or extensive collaboration on assignments is not permitted and may result in failure of the course and expulsion from the university. You may discuss approaches to solving a problem, as long as the discussion remains above the level of specific Java instructions. You may also seek aid in resolving compiler messages. However, if someone else types on your keyboard or you copy code from someone else, you are committing academic dishonesty. Finding or purchasing a solution on the Internet or elsewhere and submitting it as your own work is plagiarism and may result in expulsion from the university.

Consult MU's Academic Dishonesty Policy for more details.

* this section is adapted from Dr. Zoppetti