Class Webpage: CIS213

Foundations of

Computer Science

Computer Science Dept

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA 30314

Course Overview Syllabus Instructor Information TA Information Lectures Programming Assignments Labs Homework Supplements

Course Overview Welcome to the Foundations of Computer Science course at Spelman College. This course provides the theoretical foundation for understanding subsequent courses in computer science: the calculations, abstractions, and proof techniques that are important in understanding how algorithms work and how fast or efficient they are. It provides a transition from the simple data structures of your first programming courses to the sophisticated data structures of an advanced algorithms course. Finally, it provides a breadth of vision as to what computer science is all about – what topics and research issues it comprises – thereby preparing the student fro advanced courses. My philosophy in this course is that while we will discuss algorithms and theoretical concepts; it is imperative that you understand the impact on “real-world” circumstances. Therefore, I use the labs as a way of applying the techniques we discuss in lecture to make those concepts more concrete. In addition, I will provide “real-world” examples where appropriate to show the effects of the data structure and/or algorithm characteristics. Instructor Prof. Charles R. Hardnett Room 219 Tapley hardnett@spelman.edu 404-270-5880 Office Hours: M 11a-12noon, 2p-4p, W 1p-3p, and by appt. Back to TOP TAs TBD Back to TOP Lecture Links The lecture notes are provided as PDF files where 2 slides are printed per page to save trees J. The lectures are listed in order by chapter, but not necessarily the order in which they will be covered. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 5 Chapter 7 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Back to TOP

Project Assignments The project assignments are extensions of the lab work. Programming Assignment #1 Programming Assignment #2 Programming Assignment #3 Programming Assignment #4 Back to TOP Lab Links This course is accompanied by a lab that has required attendance. The labs will serve as the means to reinforce lecture material and provide introductions to the programming assignments. Below is the lab schedule for the semester including the content (TBD). Lab #1 Lab #2 Lab #3 Lab #4 Lab #5 Lab #6 Lab #7 Lab #8 Lab #9 Lab #10 Lab #11 Lab #12 Lab #13 Back to TOP Self-Study Questions (Homework) Self-Study assignments are not graded in this course. The solutions are available in my office. Homework should be completed to keep up with the concepts in class as well as prepare you to take quizzes and exams. In general, the higher numbered questions are the more difficult questions. Chapter 1 TBD Chapter 2 TBD Chapter 3 TBD Chapter 5 TBD Chapter 7 TBD Chapter 9 TBD Chapter 10 TBD Chapter 11 TBD Breadth Information Back to TOP Supplemental Material This material is to be used by the students as a supplement to the other materials in the class. The Spelman College CS Dept Standard Coding Style Back to TOP