CMPT 120

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CMPT 120

• Introduction to Computer Science and Programming
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• Chris Schmidt

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Introduction

• Lecture Mon/Wed/Fri 130 220
• Course Texts
• CMPT 120 Study Guide
• How to Think Like a Computer Scientist Learning
  with Python
• Both available online

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Information

• General CMPT Course Info at Course Central
  www.cs.sfu.ca/CC
• Our Course Website at www.cs.sfu.ca/CC/120/cschmid
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• Link from Course Central
• Will post assignments, labs, lecture notes,
  useful links, etc.

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Information

• Course Email List
• Announcements, etc.
• Questions
• Instructor office hours
• Mon/Fri 230 330 ASB 9828
• Also by appointment
• Email to myself or the TA
• Please include CMPT 120 in the subject

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120 vs 126

• Normal Path
• Take 120, then take 125
• Another Option
• If you have previous programming experience you
  can take 126 (same as 125) and skip 120
• Take the self-exam if you are interested

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Grading

• Labs 10
• Assignments 30
• Midterm 20
• Final 40
• Unofficial Grades Will Be Available In Gradebook
• gradebook.cs.sfu.ca

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Labs

• Lab Attendance is Mandatory
• 10 Labs, 1 of final grade each
• Might be 11 in which case lowest grade will be
  dropped
• ½ grade is attending and working
• ½ grade based on completion of task
• Work with the people around you
• First lab on May 16th

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Assignments

• Four Assignments
• Each worth 7.5 of final grade
• Primarily programming problems
• Will include written problems
• To be completed individually
• Will be given at least 2 weeks to complete
• Solutions will be posted
• Paper and electronic submission

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Assignments

• Late assignments will not be accepted
• Work can be done in the labs on campus or on your
  own computer
• Python available at www.python.org/download

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CSIL Lab

• CSIL Lab ASB 9838
• Location for your weekly lab
• Access card available at the Card Access Office
  to students registered in a CMPT course
• If you registered late, card should be available
  2 days after registration
• 15 deposit and 3 fee
• Open second week of classes