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