Department of Computer Science

CMPT 100-01
176 Thorvaldson Building Fall 2014-2015
110 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5C9, Canada
Telephine: (306) 966-4886, Facimile: (306) 966-4884

Course Syllabus

CMPT 100: Introduction to Computing

Catalogue Description
A survey of major computer science areas, combining a breadth of topics with depth via specific examples
within each topic. Topics include: history of computing, computer applications, analysis and design, high
level programming, computer software, computer hardware, artificial intelligence, and the social impact of
computers.

Prerequisite(s): Mathematics A30 or B30 or C30; or Foundations of Mathematics

30; or Pre-Calculus 30. Note: After CMPT 100, students can take
any of 105 and 111. Students can receive credit for only one of
CMPT 100, CMPT 102, CMPT 120, CMPT 175. Students may not
take CMPT 100 for credit after taking CMPT 105. Also, students
may not take CMPT 100 for credit concurrent with or following
CMPT 115 or CMPT 117. Students wishing to major in computer
science are advised to take CMPT 111. In addition, students ma-
joring in computer science may not use CMPT 100 as a course in
their major, but may count it as a junior elective as long as CMPT
100 is taken before CMPT 115 or CMPT 117.
Class Time and Location: Lecture: 10:30 am - 11:20 am MWF Arts 134
Tutorials: T01 11:30 am - 12:50 pm Wednesday; T03 11:30 am -
12:50 pm Tuesday; T05 9:00 am - 10:20 am Friday (All in Thor-
valdson Building S320)
Website: Moodle

Instructor Information

Instructor Prof. Nadeem Jamali

Contact: Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Location: Thorvaldson 281.6,
Hours: TBA

Course Objectives
Provide an introduction to the science and impact of Computing.

Student Evaluation
Grading Scheme

Assignments 1 through 4 40% (10% each)

Final Project (Assignment 5) 15%
Midterm Exam 15%
Final Exam 30%
Total 100%

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 Department of Computer Science
CMPT 100-01
176 Thorvaldson Building Fall 2014-2015
110 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5C9, Canada
Telephine: (306) 966-4886, Facimile: (306) 966-4884

Criteria That Must Be Met To Pass

Students should receive a cumulative passing mark to pass the class.

Tentative schedule of midterm and assignment submissions:

Assignment 1 due 25/9

Assignment 2 due 9/10

Assignment 3 due 28/10

Midterm Exam 3/11

Assignment 4 due 21/11

Assignment 5 due 5/12

Note: Midterm and final cumulative marks will be scaled.

Attendance Expectation
Students will be expected to know all information passed on during lectures and tutorials and through
the webpage, Moodle and email. If they miss a lecture or tutorial, they are responsible for acquiring
material covered in the session.

Some topics covered in class may not have corresponding notes associated with them. Students are
expected to make their own notes in these cases. Students who miss a class in which such topics are
covered are responsible for obtaining notes from other students.

Final Exam Scheduling

The Registrar schedules all final examinations, including deferred and supplemental examinations. Students
are advised not to make travel arrangements for the exam period until the official exam schedule has been
posted.

Note: All students must be properly registered in order to attend lectures and receive credit for this course.

Textbook Information
Required Text
None

Recommended Texts
None

Lecture Schedule
Tentative Schedule:

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 Department of Computer Science
CMPT 100-01
176 Thorvaldson Building Fall 2014-2015
110 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5C9, Canada
Telephine: (306) 966-4886, Facimile: (306) 966-4884

Week of Topic

Sept 1 Introduction; Hardware and Software Systems

Sept 8 Hardware and Software Systems; HTML and HCI
Sept 15 HTML and HCI; Networking and the Internet
Sept 22 Networking and the Internet
Sept 29 Programming in Scratch
Oct 6 Problem Solving in Scratch; Advanced Scratch
Oct 13 Computer and Information Security
Oct 20 Software Engineering
Oct 27 New Media
Nov 3 e-Commerce
Nov 17 Artificial Intelligence
Nov 24 Social and Technical Implications of ICT
Dec 1 Conclusion
Additional topics may be added, and some topics particularly related to the history of Computer Science
may be removed, based on student interest. Topics for possible addition include basics of binary arithmetic,
algorithms for searching and sorting, computational complexity and concurrency.
There will be 7 sessions of tutorials, tentatively scheduled for the weeks of Sept 8, Sept 15, Sept 22, Sept 29, Oct
6, Oct 13 and Nov 3

Course Overview
CMPT100 is an introductory Computer Science course designed to provide a broad overview of Computer
Science and a foundation for lifelong use of and learning about computers. This course is intended for students
majoring in areas other than Computer Science. Students who successfully complete CMPT100 and desire
further experience in computing may consider taking CMPT105 and CMPT106 (leading into the Interactive
System Design BASc degree) or CMPT 111 and CMPT115 (leading to the Computer Science BSc degree).
You can also follow-up CMPT100 with CMPT275, if you are interested in business applications. Check out
http://www.cs.usask.ca/undergrad/programs/index.php for more information on these programs.
There are a number of other first year courses that can be taken by students who want an alternative to
CMPT100: CMPT105, for students interested in the Interactive System Design BASc; CMPT 111, for students
wishing to take the Computer Science BSc programs; CMPT 113, for Engineering students interested in com-
puting using VBA in EXCEL; CMPT 116, for Engineering students considering a double degree option with
Computer Science; CMPT120, for students interested in digital document processing; and CMPT 175, a course
similar to CMPT100 for Business students. If you take CMPT100, you cannot also get credit for CMPT120 or
CMPT175.

Policies
Late Assignments
Assignments must be turned in at the times and dates and locations they are due, unless you have
received permission in advance for an extension.

Missed Assignments
Students should submit early versions of their assignments frequently to avoid the possibility of missing
a deadline. Students will receive a zero for assignments missed without prior permission from the instructor.

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 Department of Computer Science
CMPT 100-01
176 Thorvaldson Building Fall 2014-2015
110 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5C9, Canada
Telephine: (306) 966-4886, Facimile: (306) 966-4884

If there is a compelling reason why seeking prior permission is not possible, the student should contact the
instructor at the earliest opportunity for consideration of alternative arrangements. The instructor will judge
whether the reason is compelling.

Missed Examinations
1. Students who have missed an exam or assignment must contact their instructor as soon as possible.
Arrangements to make up the exam may be arranged with the instructor. Missed exams throughout
the year are left up to the discretion of the instructor if a student may make up the exam or write at a
different time. If a student knows prior to the exam that she/he will not be able to attend, they should
let the instructor know before the exam.

2. Final exams - a student who is absent from a final examination through no fault of his or her own, for
medical or other valid reasons, may apply to the College of Arts and Science Deans office. The appli-
cation must be made within three days of the missed examination along with supporting documentary
evidence. Deferred exams are written during the February mid-term break for Term 1 courses and in
early June for Term 2 and full year courses.

(2007/08. http://www.arts.usask.ca/students/transition/tips.php)

Incomplete Course Work and Final Grades

When a student has not completed the required course work, which includes any assignment or examination
including the final examination, by the time of submission of the final grades, they may be granted an extension
to permit completion of an assignment, or granted a deferred examination in the case of absence from a final
examination. Extensions for the completion of assignments must be approved by the Department Head, or
Dean in non-departmentalized Colleges, and may exceed thirty days only in unusual circumstances. The
student must apply to the instructor for such an extension and furnish satisfactory reasons for the deficiency.
Deferred final examinations are granted as per College policy.
In the interim, the instructor will submit a computed percentile grade for the course which factors in
the incomplete course work as a zero, along with a grade comment of INF (Incomplete Failure) if a failing
grade. In the case where the instructor has indicated in the cours"e outline that failure to complete the
required course work will result in failure in the course, and the student has a computed passing percentile
grade, a final grade of 49% will be submitted along with a grade comment of INF (Incomplete Failure).
If an extension is granted and the required assignment is submitted within the allotted time, or if a deferred
examination is granted and written in the case of absence from the final examination, the instructor will submit
a revised computed final percentage grade. The grade change will replace the previous grade and any grade
comment of INF (Incomplete Failure) will be removed.
For provisions governing examinations and grading, students are referred to the University Council Regu-
lations on Examinations subsection of the Calendar.
(2011 University of Saskatchewan Calendar/Academic Courses Policy)

Academic Honesty
The University of Saskatchewan is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty.
Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the
policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the
provisions of the Student Conduct & Appeals subsection of the University Secretary Website and avoid any
behaviour that could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or
participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion
from the University.
All students should read and be familiar with the Regulations on Academic Student Misconduct,
http://www.usask.ca/secretariat/student-conduct-appeals/StudentAcademicMisconduct.pdf,
as well as the Standard of Student Conduct in Non-Academic Matters and Procedures for Resolution of Com-
plaints and Appeals,

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 Department of Computer Science
CMPT 100-01
176 Thorvaldson Building Fall 2014-2015
110 Science Place, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5C9, Canada
Telephine: (306) 966-4886, Facimile: (306) 966-4884

http://www.usask.ca/secretariat/student-conduct-appeals/StudentNon-AcademicMisconduct.pdf.
Academic honesty is also defined and described in the Department of Computer Science Statement on
Academic Honesty:
http://www.cs.usask.ca/undergrad/honesty.php.
For more information on what academic integrity means for students see the Student Conduct & Appeals
subsection of the University Secretary Website at:
http://www.usask.ca/secretariat/student-conduct-appeals/forms/IntegrityDefined.pdf

Examinations with Disability Services for Students (DSS)

Students who have disabilities (learning, medical, physical, or mental health) are strongly encouraged to regis-
ter with Disability Services for Students (DSS) if they have not already done so. Students who suspect they may
have disabilities should contact DSS for advice and referrals. In order to access DSS programs and supports, stu-
dents must follow DSS policy and procedures. For more information, check http://www.students.usask.ca/disability/,
or contact DSS at 966-7273 or [email protected].
Students registered with DSS may request alternative arrangements for mid-term and final examinations.
Students must arrange such accommodations through DSS by the stated deadlines. Instructors shall provide
the examinations for students who are being accommodated by the deadlines established by DSS.