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University
of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Misher
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science
Orientation to Computer Science -
CS 100
Fall 2003
Instructor:
Dr. Anatoly Kurkovsky
Classes:
Wednesdays 11:00 A.M. - Noon
Office hours:
Mondays 10:00 A.M. - Noon, Wednesdays Noon - 2:00 P.M. or by appointment
Telephone: (215) 596-7615
E-mail: a.kurkov@usip.edu
Catalog Course Description:
Prerequisite: Computer Science Major or permission of the instructor.
This is an introductory course to the field of computer science including
current developments and future prospects. The objectives of this course include
orienting the entering computer science major to the curriculum at USP, the
computer science field in general, and to give the students study skills
necessary to be successful in the program. Covered subjects include 6 units:
 | Unit 1. Computer Systems and Architecture |
| Unit 2. Computer Software |
| Unit 3. Data Organization |
| Unit 4. Software Development and Computer System Design |
| Unit 5. Student Poster Projects |
| Unit 6. Quantitative Methods and Models in Computer Science |
Materials:
| Required Textbook: "Understanding Computers: Today and
Tomorrow" by C. Parker, D. Morley and B. Miketta, 2002 Edition, Course
Technology. ISBN: 0-03-033436-5. |
| Optional Textbooks:
 | "Computer Science: An Overview" by J. Glenn Brookshear, 7th
edition, 2002, Addison Wesley. ISBN: 0-201-78130-1 |
| "The New Turing Omnibus. 66 Excursions in Computer Science"
by A. K. Dewney, 1993, Computer Science Press. ISBN: 0-7167-8271-5. |
| "Discovering Computers 2003 Concepts for a Digital World Web and
XP - Enhanced, Complete" by Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman, and
Misty E. Vermaat, 2002, ISBN: 0-7895-6514-5. |
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Methods of Instruction:
| Lectures and seminars |
| Assignments:
| Student Poster Projects |
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Evaluation:
Your performance in this class will be measured by Student Poster Project
(50%) and class participation (50%).
Evaluation of your class participation will include:
| attendance, |
| understanding of the course material, |
| responsibility to answer professor's questions. |
The final grade (Pass or Fail) will be derived from your performance on the
assignment and class participation.
Tentative Schedule:
(These dates could be changed depending upon the pace of the course.)
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Starting
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Unit
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Topic
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Speaker
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Assign.
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1.
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Aug
27
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Introduction
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A. Kurkovsky
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2.
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Sep
3
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How to survive at USP
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J. Kuchinsky
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3.
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Sep 10
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Time Management Techniques and Study Skills
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Student Affairs Staff
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4.
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Sep
17
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1 |
USP Computer Science Curriculum and Scientific
Areas of Computer Science. Networks
and Communications Protocols
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A. Kurkovsky
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5.
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Sep 24
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2 |
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A. Kurkovsky
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6.
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Oct 1
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2 |
C++ Programming
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R. Schriftman
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7.
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Oct 8
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3 |
Database Management and Data Structures
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A. Kurkovsky
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8.
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Oct 17
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4 |
Software Development: Program Development Life
Cycle. Types of Information System.
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A. Kurkovsky
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Poster Projects
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9.
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Oct
23
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5 |
Computer access to information resources from USP
library
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Library Staff
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10.
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Oct
29
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5 |
Student
Poster Projects Presentations:
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Main Hardware Components of Computer System
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Application Software
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Students
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11.
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Nov 5
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6 |
Linear, Dynamic Programming and Complexity
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A. Kimchuk,
B. Bendl
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12.
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Nov 12
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6 |
Discrete Mathematics and Graphs
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S. Alsardary
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13.
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Nov
19
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6 |
Probability Theory and Biostatistics
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G. Manco
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14.
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Dec
3
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6 |
Computer Simulation
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A. Kurkovsky
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Attendance policy:
It is required that students attend every class.
You are allowed to miss only one class without a written excuse. If you miss
more than one class your grade will decrease by the number of classes you have
missed. If you miss a class, you are responsible for all lecture notes, slides,
assignments, and other information from other students.
Some common sense notices:
| Please do not be late for classes. |
| Please do not wear hats in the classroom. |
| Please turn off all cell phones, beepers, pagers, buzzers, and other noisy
electronic devices during class time. |
| Please do not bring children, parents, friends, etc. into the class. |
| Please show common courtesy to your fellow classmates and professor. |
Plagiarism and cheating:
You may work together and share ideas on any take-home assignment; you may
seek help from anyone. However, submitting identical assignments will be
considered cheating.
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