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CSE1301 Introduction to Computer Programming , Unit Information Guide (Semester 1, 2006)
Chief Examiner
Ingrid Zukerman
Lecturers
Clayton :
Ingrid Zukerman
Outline
Computer Systems Algorithms and problem solving The C Programming Language Programming concepts and techniques I/O Boolean values and selection Iteration Functions Pointers Flowcharts and Debugging Arrays Strings Structures File I/O Number representation and numerical computing Recursion Software Engineering
Objectives
Knowledge and Understanding
Students completing 1301 should have Knowledge of
Algorithms and their components
The C Programming Language
Software Engineering Concepts and techniques
Numerical Computing and number representation
Algorithms for searching and sorting
Basic concepts of complexity of algorithms
Simple data structures
Comprehension of
The reasons for choosing certain data structures or algorithms
The problem solving process
Simple C programs
Simple algorithms
The basics of complexity of algorithms, and the reasons why it's important.
Application of
Software Engineering techniques
Searching and sorting algorithms to simple data structures
Basic Complexity analysis
Simple numerical techniques (such as converting between number representations)
problem solving techniques
Conversion of mathematical and worded problems into algorithms and code
Debugging and testing programs
Analysis of
The appropriateness of different algorithms in different situations
The correctness of a program
The accuracy of a program relative to a flow-chart or structure diagram
Synthesis of
Simple programs to solve simple problems
Evaluation of
The appropriateness of different algorithms in different situations
Prerequisites
You should have knowledge of [Math methods units 3 & 4 or equivalent in VCE certificate (or equivalent) ]
Unit relationships
CSE1301 is a core unit in the Systems Engineering degree. There are no prohibitions with Engineering units.
K N King, C Programming: A Modern Approach, Norton, 1996
RECOMMENDED:
Deitel and Deitel, C: How to Program, Prentice-Hall, 1994 (2nd edition).
Brookshear, Computer Science: An Overview, Benjamin-Cummings, 2000 (6th edition).
RECOMMENDED for students with previous programming experience:
Kernighan and Ritchie, The C Programming Language, ANSI C edition, Prentice-Hall, 1988.
Text books are available from the Monash University Book Shops. Availability from other suppliers cannot be assured. The Bookshop orders texts in specifically for this unit. You are advised to purchase your text book early.
Software requirements:
C compiler.
Software may be:
downloaded from http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~lcc-win32/
Hardware requirements:
Students studying off-campus are required to have the minimum system configuration specified by the faculty as a condition of accepting admission, and regular Internet access. On-campus students, and those studying at supported study locations may use the facilities available in the computing labs. Information about computer use for students is available from the ITS Student Resource Guide in the Monash University Handbook. You will need to allocate up to n hours per week for use of a computer, including time for newsgroups/discussion groups.
Recommended reading
PRESCRIBED:
K N King, C Programming: A Modern Approach, Norton, 1996
RECOMMENDED:
Deitel and Deitel, C: How to Program, Prentice-Hall, 1994 (2nd edition).
Brookshear, Computer Science: An Overview, Benjamin-Cummings, 2000 (6th edition).
RECOMMENDED for students with previous programming experience:
Kernighan and Ritchie, The C Programming Language, ANSI C edition, Prentice-Hall, 1988.
Library access
You may need to access the Monash library either personally to be able to satisfactorily complete the subject. Be sure to obtain a copy of the Library Guide, and if necessary, the instructions for remote access from the library website.
Study resources
Study resources for CSE1301 are:
CSE1301 web site: http://www.csse.monash.edu.au/courseware/cse1301/ where lecture slides, weekly tutorial requirements, assignment specifications, sample solutions and supplementary material will be posted.
Structure and organisation
Week
Topics
Study Guide
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Non-teaching
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Timetable
The timetable for on-campus classes for this unit can be viewed in Allocate+
Assessment
Assessment for the unit consists of n assignments with a weighting of x% and an examination with a weighting of y%. Read this section VERY carefully.
AssessmentComponentHurdle Programming Practical Classes Assessment 30% 13/30 Mid-semester Test 10% none Final Exam 60% 27/60 Overall 100% 50/100
Assessment Policy
To pass this unit you must:
Pass the hurdle requirements outlined in the above table.
Your score for the unit will be calculated by:
pracs*0.3 + test*0.1 + exam * 0.6
Assessment Requirements
Assessment
Due Date
Weighting
Assignment specifications will be made available . Information about assignments will be published on the Unit's Notices Newsgroup.
Assignment Submission Methods
Assignments will be submitted by electronic submission to [enter submission URL/location] On-campus Students Submit the assignment to the [enter submission location] by [enter submission date], with the appropriate cover sheet correctly filled out and attached Off Campus (OCL) students [OCL only] Mail your assignment to the Off-Campus Learning Centre with the cover sheet attached. Singapore and Hong Kong Students [Gippsland only] Mail your assignment to the Distance Education Centre with the cover sheet attached. Do not email submissions. The due date is the date by which the submission must be received/the date by which the the submission is to be posted
Extensions and late submissions
Late submission of assignments
Assignments should be completed during the practicals, and will not be received after the end of the practical.
This policy is strict because comments or guidance will be given on assignments as they are returned, and sample solutions may also be published and distributed, after assignment marking or with the returned assignment.
Extensions
It is your responsibility to structure your study program around assignment deadlines, family, work and other commitments. Factors such as normal work pressures, vacations, etc. are seldom regarded as appropriate reasons for granting extensions.
Grading of assessment
Assignments, and the unit, will be marked and allocated a grade according to the following scale:
HD High Distinction -
very high levels of achievement, demonstrated knowledge and understanding, skills in application and high standards of work encompassing all aspects of the tasks.
In the 80+% range of marks for the assignment.
D Distinction -
high levels of achievement, but not of the same standards. May have a weakness in one particular aspect, or overall standards may not be quite as high.
In the 70-79% range.
C Credit -
sound pass displaying good knowledge or application skills, but some weaknesses in the quality, range or demonstration of understanding.
In the 60-69% range.
P Pass -
acceptable standard, showing an adequate basic knowledge, understanding or skills, but with definite limitations on the extent of such understanding or application. Some parts may be incomplete.
In the 50-59% range.
N Not satisfactory -
failure to meet the basic requirements of the assessment.
Below 50%.
We will aim to have prac results made available to you during the prac or shortly thereafter.
Feedback
Feedback to you
You will receive feedback on your work and progress in this unit. This feedback may be provided through your participation in tutorials and class discussions, as well as through your assignment submissions. It may come in the form of individual advice, marks and comments, or it may be provided as comment or reflection targeted at the group. It may be provided through personal interactions, such as interviews and on-line forums, or through other mechanisms such as on-line self-tests and publication of grade distributions.
Feedback from you
You will be asked to provide feedback to the Faculty through a Unit Evaluation survey at the end of the semester. You may also be asked to complete surveys to help teaching staff improve the unit and unit delivery. Your input to such surveys is very important to the faculty and the teaching staff in maintaining relevant and high quality learning experiences for our students.
And if you are having problems
It is essential that you take action immediately if you realise that you have a problem with your study. The semester is short, so we can help you best if you let us know as soon as problems arise. Regardless of whether the problem is related directly to your progress in the unit, if it is likely to interfere with your progress you should discuss it with your lecturer or a Community Service counsellor as soon as possible.
Plagiarism and cheating
Plagiarism and cheating are regarded as very serious offences. In cases where cheating has been confirmed, students have been severely penalised, from losing all marks for an assignment, to facing disciplinary action at the Faculty level. While we would wish that all our students adhere to sound ethical conduct and honesty, I will ask you to acquaint yourself with Student Rights and Responsibilities and the Faculty regulations that apply to students detected cheating as these will be applied in all detected cases.
In this University, cheating means seeking to obtain an unfair advantage in any examination or any other written or practical work to be submitted or completed by a student for assessment. It includes the use, or attempted use, of any means to gain an unfair advantage for any assessable work in the unit, where the means is contrary to the instructions for such work.
When you submit an individual assessment item, such as a program, a report, an essay, assignment or other piece of work, under your name you are understood to be stating that this is your own work. If a submission is identical with, or similar to, someone else's work, an assumption of cheating may arise. If you are planning on working with another student, it is acceptable to undertake research together, and discuss problems, but it is not acceptable to jointly develop or share solutions unless this is specified by your lecturer.
Intentionally providing students with your solutions to assignments is classified as "assisting to cheat" and students who do this may be subject to disciplinary action. You should take reasonable care that your solution is not accidentally or deliberately obtained by other students. For example, do not leave copies of your work in progress on the hard drives of shared computers, and do not show your work to other students. If you believe this may have happened, please be sure to contact your lecturer as soon as possible.
Cheating also includes taking into an examination any material contrary to the regulations, including any bilingual dictionary, whether or not with the intention of using it to obtain an advantage.
Plagiarism involves the false representation of another person's ideas, or findings, as your own by either copying material or paraphrasing without citing sources. It is both professional and ethical to reference clearly the ideas and information that you have used from another writer. If the source is not identified, then you have plagiarised work of the other author. Plagiarism is a form of dishonesty that is insulting to the reader and grossly unfair to your student colleagues.
Communication
Lecturer consultation hours.
Helpdesk consultation hours.
Email to the head tutor and to the lecturer.
Notices
Notices related to the unit during the semester will be placed on the Unit Website. Check it regularly. Failure to read the Notices newsgroup is not regarded as grounds for special consideration.
Consultation Times
Wednesday 1:15-2:15.
If direct communication with your unit adviser/lecturer or tutor outside of consultation periods is needed you may contact the lecturer and/or tutors at:
Professor Ingrid Zukerman Professor Phone +61 3 990 55202 Fax +61 3 990 55157
All email communication to you from your lecturer will occur through your Monash student email address. Please ensure that you read it regularly, or forward your email to your main address. Also check that your contact information registered with the University is up to date in My.Monash.
