| Instructor: Dr. Whitfield | Voice Mail/ Phone: (724) 738-2935 |
| Office Hours: MWF 10 - 11am, Wed noon - 2pm | E-Mail: deborah.whitfield@sru.edu |
| Office: 246 Advanced Technology and Science Hall | WWW: http://granite.sru.edu/~whit |
Suggested Texts: Lisp, Fortran, Perl
Catalog Description:Programming languages are studied from the view
of users. Features of common computer languages are surveyed along with
developments in newer languages. The goal is deeper understanding of
computer languages. Topics include compilation, interpretation, data types,
data structures, binding, scope, control mechanisms, conversions, storage
management, reliability, portability, modularity, documentation,
implementation methods, and language extensibility.
Credits: 3.
Prerequisite: Cpsc 150.
The course grade will be based upon quizzes, exams, assignments,
class participation, and attendance.
The following is a tentative point assignment
for the course:
| Quiz (Chapter 1 and 2) | 25 |
| Exam 1 (Chapter 3.1-3.4, 4) | 100 |
| Exam 2 (Chapter 5-9) | 100 |
|
Exam 3 (Chapter 3.5, 10-14)
December 18th, 8am-10am |
100 |
| Programming Assignments, Presentation: | 250 |
| Other: | 50 |
Academic Integrity: All work in this class will be the sole effort of the
individual student. Cheating in any form will automatically result in a 0
and may result in failure of the course.
In programming, there is a fine line between cheating and "helping out".
In my course, you may discuss the programming assignment and methods of solving
the problem with others. However, you may not write code together.
You must document any source that you use for an assignment.
If the source is not documented, then it is plaguarism!
If you have a question about what is permissable, please do not hesitate to ask.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due day. Printer problems, lost data, lost programs, etc., are not excuses for late work. Late assignments will immediately be docked 50%.
Attendance: You are expected to attend every minute of every class session.
If you miss a class or portion of a class it is your responsibility to determine
what was missed.
Makeup exams are not given unless a valid documented
absence is provided.
Please note that the health center will not provide excuses.
Course Outcomes: This course and its outcomes support the
Computer Science Learning Outcomes
of Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (PS&CT), Communication and Interpersonal Skills (C&IS), and Ethical and Professional Responsibilities (E&PR).
These Computer Science Learning Outcomes are tied directly to the
University Wide Outcomes
of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication, and Values and Ethics.
Program Objectives Assessed in CpSc 376
|
Degree |
Program Objective |
Assessed Course Objective |
|
CS |
I.c. Examine and analyze alternative solutions to a problem |
1. Analyze the semantic differences of variables, data types, expressions, assignment statements, control structures, subprograms, data abstraction, concurrency, and exception handling in diverse programming language paradigms |
|
CS |
I.f. Determine correctness and efficiency of a system design and implementation |
2. Identify and use methods for describing the syntax and semantics of a programming language. |
|
CS |
II.b. Use written, oral, and electronic communication to convey technical information effectively. |
3. Give an oral presentation to convey programming language features |
|
CS |
II.d. Work cooperatively in teams and with others |
4. Work in teams on a programming language project. |
The student will be able to:
1. identify and use methods for describing the syntax and semantics of a programming language
2. write programs in programming languages other than the departmental core language
3. analyze programming languages and their features that can be utilized to ensure the security, privacy and integrity of data