CSIT120 Summer-1 2006

Computer Science Overview Syllabus

(MTWRF 9:00-10:35 Fenton Room 180)

Dr. Junaid Ahmed Zubairi
Room 210, Fenton Hall, SUNY/Fredonia, NY 14063
Telephone (716) 673-4694 Email: junaid.zubairi@fredonia.edu
Office Hours: Please make an appointment by sending an email to junaid.zubairi@fredonia.edu

Objective:
The objective of this course is to perform a comprehensive survey of the field of computer science.
Textbook:
Foundations of Computer Science by Behrouz Forouzan, Thomson Brooks/Cole 2003
CCC Standing:
CSIT120 satisfies the College Core Curriculum (CCC) requirements for Part 7, Natural Sciences. (Two courses from two different disciplines; one course may be from the areas of Mathematics or Computer Science)
Grading:

(WARNING: There is a late penalty of 10% per day for assignments submitted after the due date)
Attendance:
Class attendance is compulsory and attendance may be recorded randomly in classes. If you miss an exam, it cannot be made up. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to find out about the assigned work and material covered that day.
Topics to be covered:
The following topics are suggested to be covered during the semester, not necessarily with equal duration or in the exact order shown:
1. Introduction to Computers
2. Bits and Bytes
3. Computer Networks and Operating Systems
4. Algorithms and Programming
5. Software Engineering
6. Data Structures
7. Computer Applications and Ethics in Computing
Academic Honesty:
The specific actions in response to incidents of student dishonesty are inclusive of receiving an F grade in an exam or the course, suspension from college or dismissal from college. "I" grades are given only if illness, hardship or any other extra ordinary circumstances preclude the completion of the course. "I" grade must be arranged before the final examination.