csc332.pngCSC 332 - Course Requirements & Grading (Devon M. Simmonds, Instructor)

Data Structures and associated algorithms is an important branch within the discipline of computer science. All students of the science of computing are expected to master the essentials of this exciting study. CSC332 is the third of three courses (CSC 121, CSC 221, CSC 332) on the Java programming language. In this course you will learn some of the most widely used data structures, related algorithms, and applications. Computational complexity theory will be introduced to study the efficiency of the algorithms. This course will require you to spend a large amount of time outside of class writing computer programs. All work must be done on the UNCW Computer Science Department Linux-based instructional server named "torvalds" (torvalds.bearlabs.uncw.edu or 152.20.223.234).

 

At the end of this course students will be able to:

1.     Classify and describe data structures.

2.     Select the data structure and associated algorithms most appropriate for a given problem scenario.

3.     Implement data Structures and their associated algorithms.

 

Textbook & Reading Material

Mark Allen Weiss, Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java, Second Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2006.  ISBN: 0-321-37013-9.

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Grading

Grades will be determined on the basis of students’ performance on homeworks, quizzes and examinations.  Final grades will be based on the following distribution:

 

COURSE ITEM

GRADE PERCENT

Written Homeworks & Quizzes

25%

Programs

25%

Tests (3 x 10)

25%

Final Examination

25%

 

Grades will be assigned based on the following grading system

·         90% or above                    A

·         80% - 89%                        B

·         65% - 79%                        C

·         50% - 64%                        D

·         below 50%                        F

 

Programming assignments will be graded for

Late programs will be penalized as follows: 10% 1st day, 20% 2nd day, 50% third day, 100% 4th day. Programs are not accepted after 4 days.

Honor Code

It is the responsibility of every student to follow the UNCW Academic Honor Code (see Section V of your Student Handbook). You violate the honor code when you represent someone else's work as your own. Individual programming assignments may be discussed at a conceptual (i.e. design and algorithms) level with other students but implementation details and coding must be your own. Team programming assignments must be completed without collaboration with other teams. Copying of programs is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action (see your Student Handbook). Copying includes digital copies, hand copies, as well as representing a slight modification of someone else's code as your own work.

Learning Strategies

You are expected to take an active role in your learning in this course. This includes regular attendance, paying attention in class, reading the textbook, and completing all course requirements. You are encouraged to study with your classmates outside of class. Programming assignments usually require a lot more time than expected, so start early and work some every day.

Students with Disabilities

If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation in this course, you should inform the instructor of this fact in writing within the first week of class or as soon as possible. If you have not already done so, you must register with the Office of Disability Services in Westside Hall (extension 3746) and obtain a copy of your Accommodation Letter. You should then meet with your instructor to make mutually agreeable arrangements based on the recommendations of the Accommodation Letter.

Harassment Policy

UNCW practices a zero-tolerance policy for violence and harassment of any kind.  For emergencies contact UNCW CARE at 962-2273, Campus Police at 962-3184, or Wilmington Police at 911.  For University or community resources visit http://uncw.edu/wrc/crisis.htm.