Villanova University

CSC 7000 --- Algorithms and Programming

Spring 2002

Dr. M.A. Papalaskari

  • Office: Mendel 162C
  • Phone: (610) 519-7333
  • e-mail: map@villanova.edu
  • Course home page: http://www.csc.vill.edu/~map/7000/
  • Classroom: Mendel G30.
  • Office hours: M 4:30-6pm; W 2-4pm.
  • Texts:

  • Course Content:

    Algorithm design and refinement; extensive programming in Java; loop and selection control; recursion; arrays; object-oriented design; linked lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, elementary searching and sorting.

    This course covers the equivalent of two semesters of undergraduate programming, data structures and algorithms, and is intended (along with CSC 7100) to prepare students with degrees in other disciplines for graduate study in computing sciences. Since this is a condensed course, you can expect it to move quite fast and to be very demanding of your time. The course is roughly divided into two parts. The first part, up to the midterm, will cover the fundamentals of algorithm design and programming in Java. For this we will use Chapters 1-8 of the first text, Java Software Solutions. The second part of the course will be on data structures and algorithms, using the second text, Java Structures, (selected topics from Chapters 4-7, 10, 12).

    Programming Projects:

    There will be 10 - 12 programming projects in this course. These assignments are crucial in building an understanding of the subject. They can be done on the University's computer labs or in your own computer but must be submitted according to the instructions given. Late projects will not be accepted, unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor (permission to hand in a project late may be granted only in cases of real hardship and prior to the project's due date).

    Grading:

    The final grades for the course will be computed as follows:
    Programming Projects 50%
    Midterm (Feb 25) 25%
    Final (May 6) 25%

    Academic Integrity:

    Working together with other students can be a great way to learn. In this class you are allowed (even encouraged) to discuss your programming assignments with your peers, but the actual programming must be done individually. Of course, you should never simply copy or allow someone to copy your assignments. You must be able to explain in detail any work that you hand in. It is your responsibility to be familiar with Villanova's Code of Academic Integrity.


    Good luck and have fun!!!



    M A Papalaskari
    (mailto:map@villanova.edu)