CSE 101 – Intro to Computer Science and Engineering
Fall 2009
Instructor: Dasgupta, Partha
BYAC 270, We 12:55-1:45p
 

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Objectives:
This is an introduction to Computer Science for new students at ASU (mainly freshmen). In this class you will get a broad overview of the area of CS with particular emphasis on "Computer Science is not programming".

 

Course description: Introduces topics in computer science and computer engineering; familiarization with CSE curriculum subdisciplines and topics. Design of computer software and systems, exploring and experimenting with systems, teamwork, professional opportunities, computer models and programming, communication.

Recommended Textbook:
Computer Science – An Overview,
J. Glenn Brookshear, 10th ed., Addison Wesley, 2009

 

Class Syllabus and Information
Additional Course Information

 

Reference Material NEW

-          A set of tutorial pages with interactive animations for learning more about Computer Science topics is here.

-          Study guides, consisting of Web Links are posted on class description pages (on left sidebar) starting class 9.

 

Lab Update:  NEW Robot Competition moved from Nov 3rd, to Nov 10th.

Final Exam: Friday, Dec 11 -- 9:50 - 11:40 AM (subject to change)

Grading Weights

 

Mentoring by Eta Kappa Nu

Important Links:

Engineering Tutoring Center:
Counseling & Consultation:
ASU Career Services:
Engineering Career Center:
Library
Academic Calendar:
Barrett Honors College: (honors faculty advisor Dr. Mutsumi Nakamura)
All services for students:
CSE Courses and Roadmap
FURI (Fulton Undergrad. Research Initiative):

Tutoring Information

  • Engineering Tutoring Center located in ECF 100. Tutoring is free to ASU engineering, construction and computer science students in ECF 100Topics include Math 170, 265, 266, 267, 274, 275; Physics 121,131 as well as other math, science and engineering courses.  See the website for a complete course list. http://www.fulton.asu.edu/fulton/students/sas/tutoring_center.php
  • Chemistry Department – located in PSH 137.  Various tutors are available on request:  http://chemistry.asu.edu/undergrad/LRC.asp .
  • Engineering Residential Community:  San Pablo residence hall 5:00 pm to 10:00pm M-Th
  • Learning Support Services – 5 locations.  Provides free daytime and evening tutoring for more than 100 courses.  The LSS also provides on-line tutoring, writing support, academic coaching, and software training.  www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/lss/.
  • Mathematics Tutor Center located in PSA 116.  Provides help with MAT 113 (and the stretch version 194), 117, 119, 142, 170, 210, 211, 251, and  MTE 180 and 181. http://math.asu.edu/fym/TutorCenter/TutorCenter.html
  • Physics Department – located in PSH 352.  Tutoring is provided by appointment for PHY 121/122, 131/132, 361  http://physics.asu.edu/helproom.php .
  • Writing Center – located in UASB 140.  This center has peer and graduate tutors who have been recommended by their writing instructors for excellent writing skills and peer interaction.  http://studentsuccess.asu.edu/writing