CPSC 110
Introduction to Computer Science
Mary Washington College

Topics discussed in class

January February March April

Jan 12 - Distribute syllabus, change password, print assignments. Getting acquainted with the computer system.

Jan 14-  No Class; Higher Education Advocacy Day


Jan 19 - Chapter 1, algorithmic thinking, what is a computer?, Intro to Python

Jan 21 lab


Jan 26

Jan 28


 

 

Feb 2 - Start Chapter 2


Feb 4 


Feb 9

Feb 11


Feb 16

Feb 18 - In-class Test


Feb 23 Tests returned, Start Chapter 4 (Graphics library), HW handed out.

Feb 25 - First paper Due More about graphics


Mar 2 , 4 - Spring Break, No Class




Mar 9 

Mar 11


Mar 16

Mar 18


Mar 23


Mar 25


Mar 30




Apr 1 - In-class test


April 6 - Due: read Chapter 8

April 8 - Second Paper Due


Aptil 13

April 15


April 20


April 22 - Last Day of Class :-(


April 29 - Final Exam, 8:30 - 11:00

Resources

Syllabus Honor Code Guidelines
  Reading/Writing/Reflecting Assignment

Questions my students ask me

How To Study

 

AIM Chat with a lab aide when one is on duty - screen name cpsc lab aide

Unix tutorials: 

Python Cheat Sheet

Python Tutorials:

Username, password and remote access Remote access to paprika.umw.edu

Help with Computer Problems

For equipment or software in B13 questions/concerns/report problems send email to cpscsupport@umw.edu

For other computer problems contact Technology Assistance Center at 540.654.2255.

Computing Facilities Room B13 in Trinkle Hall has X-clients connected to the network of Sun computers which support the program in Computer Science. These rooms are accessible whenever Trinkle Hall is open - usually 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These machines are available on a first come, first served basis. The computer system with domain name paprika.umw.edu is used to support our work. For remote access read Remote access to paprika.umw.edu

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Ernest Ackermann Department of Computer Science, Mary Washington College
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