COMP 250 Introduction to Computer Science - Winter 2015

Basic Information

Description

(3 credits; 3 hours) An introduction to the design of computer algorithms, including basic data structures, analysis of algorithms, establishing correctness of programs and program testing. Overview of topics in Computer Science.

Reference Material

Required Textbook: Allen B. Downey, Think Java - How to Think Like a Computer Scientist, version 5.1.2.

Complementary: Frank M. Carrano and Timothu M. Henry. Data Structures and Abstractions with Java, 4th Edition, Pearson.

Course Work and Evaluation

• Assignments: Four programmign assignments worth 5% each for a total of 20%.
• Midterm: One midterm exam worth 20%.
• Final The final exam is worth 60%.

Official Academic Integrity Statement McGill University values academic integrity. Therefore all students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offenses under the Code of Student Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (see www.mcgill.ca/students/srr for more information). Note that we reserve the right to run plagiarism detection software on all software submitted as assignments.

Language Policy In accord with McGill University’s Charter of Students’ Rights, students in this course have the right to submit in English or in French any written work that is to be graded.

Lectures

The following is a basic breakdown of topics for each week. The detailed schedule is available on mycourses.

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