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Course Description:
CS101 is an introduction to computing based upon
University of California Berkeley’s Beauty and Joy of
Computing course (bjc.berkeley.edu.
We will solve fun problems and use SNAP!, an easy to
use, visual programming language.
Requirements:
You will need a university approved
laptop and internet access on campus
Course Objectives and Expectations:
Upon entering CS 101, students should have
· Curiosity and enthusiasm to learn
• basic skills in time management,
and good study habits.• curiosity and desire to meet
challenges and solve problems
Upon completing CS 101, student should accomplish the
following learning outcomes.
•
knowledge of the seven big ideas.
• basic skills in using SNAP! to
create solutions to problems you have solved and designed.
Text:
Blown to Bits --Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the
Digital Explosion,
Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen and Harry
Lewis,Addison-Wesley, 2008.
Available online at no cost. (www.bitsbook.com)
Office Hours: Posted on my office door and website:
http://cs.winona.edu/schumacher/
Office
Hours:
Course Outline:
Policy:
Projects and Homework should be done on an individual basis.
Co-operative learning is encouraged. Collaboration in
generating the submitted work will be construed as
plagiarism and will be reported to the department.
You
are responsible for all material assigned and discussed in
class.
There will be no makeup exams - except, possibly, under dire
circumstances and with prior instructor permission.
Questions regarding scores and grades should be brought to
the attention of the instructor within one week of the
grades/scores being turned back to the students. No appeals
and inquiry will be entertained after this period.
WSU
is committed to Inclusive Excellence. WSU
Promotes and celebrates
diverse cultures, ethnic heritages, and includes all
perspectives and promotes the understanding of issues
relating to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual
orientation, ability levels, socioeconomic status, and
religion. The complete statement with resources is at
Inclusive Excellence Statement.
http://www.winona.edu/diversity/estatement.asp
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