From the Cornell Courses of Study
COM S 100 Introduction to Computer Programming
Fall, spring, summer. 4 credits.
An introduction to elementary computer programming concepts. Emphasis
is on techniques of problem analysis and the development of algorithms
and programs. There are two versions of the course. Both provide adequate
preparation for COM S/ENGRD 211. Both versions are offered every semester.
This web page is for Course CS100J --the J standing
for Java. Java will be used for 11 weeks and Matlab for two.
Here is the link to the "honors" section of CS100J:
http://www.cs.cornell.edu/Courses/cs100jHons/2005fa/index.htm.
Click here for information about CS100M
(M standing for Matlab) and alternative courses.
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For information on the letter grades in this course
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Consultants:
Consultants are available in the Engineering Library (Carpenter Hall).
Sun, M, T, W, Th: 2:30 to 11:00PM
F, Sat: 2:30 to 6PM
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Expected outcomes of Com S 100
(1) Basic understanding of object-oriented and procedural
aspects of programming, as expressed in Java.
(2) Fluency in Java --able to write programs using
classes and subclasses, as well as assignments, conditionals, and
loops.
(3) Knowledge of the basic API classes and their specifications.
Exams
The three prelims are 7:30--9:00PM,
Prelim I:
Monday 26 Sep. in Ives 305,
Prelim II:
Tuesday
18 Oct. in Olin 145, 155,
Prelim III:
Tuesday 15 November in Uris Hall Auditorium.
The final is in period 8: Monday, 12 December, 2:00--4:30.