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Carleton University School of Computer Science COMP1001A Introduction to Computers for the Arts and Social Sciences 2009 Fall Preliminary course outline subject to change; last updated on Tue Sep 8 19:53:00 EDT 2009
This course is intended to give students in the arts and social sciences a working knowledge of computers and their applications; computer fundamentals; use of computing facilities; introduction to graphical user interfaces; a sampling of software packages applied to problems in the arts and social sciences. EvaluationStudents will be evaluated in this course according to the following measures. Evaluation Note
This course has four (4) assignments, ten (10) tutorials, one midterm and a final exam. Assignments will be posted and submitted using WebCT (more information will be given in class). If you have any disagreements with your mark, first bring this to the attention of the TA who marked your assignment. No assignment or test marks will be reviewed more than a week from the time they are handed back. Marks and other course announcements will also be posted on the course web site on WebCT. It is your responsibility to check WebCT frequently and make sure that your marks are correctly recorded. All marked assignments should be retained by students as proof of completion. Important DatesMidterm date: Tuesday October 27th , 2009 (in class, subject to change). Last day to withdraw from fall term courses: November 16th, 2009. Last day of fall classes: December 7th, 2009. Final exam date: December 9-22, 2009 (exact date will be posted later in the semester).
TutorialsThere will be 10 tutorials for this class for a maximum of 10% of the final mark (10x1%). They will consist of working in a computer lab for 1h every week to complete a set of tasks. At the end of every tutorial the student will submit their solutions to WebCT. Students will be required to sign-in as proof of attendance. Students that do not sign-in for a tutorial will NOT get marks for that tutorial. It is HIGHLY recommended that students attend every tutorial as it will be a chance to have hands-on experience on material seen in class. AssignmentsThere will be 4 assignments worth 5% each for a total of 20% of the final mark. Assignments will be submitted using WebCT (http://webct.carleton.ca/). Copying of assignments is not allowed and students caught cheating will be dealt with severely. You should always write up your own answers and acknowledge your sources. Late assignments will receive a mark of 0 (don'Ât wait till the last minute to submit). SCS Computer AccountsAny student taking an SCS course qualifies to have an SCS account. SCS accounts can be created at the following URL: http://www.scs.carleton.ca/newacct. SCS students can access one of the designated labs for your course. The labs are operational 7 days a week 24 hours per day, please be advised that the building will be closed overnight, Mon. - Fri. 23:00 - 8:00 and on weekends from 17:00 - 8:00. Technical support is available in room HP5161 Monday to Friday from 9:00 until 17:00. All SCS account related information is accessible at the following URL: http://www.scs.carleton.ca/nethelp. Undergraduate Academic AdvisorThe Undergraduate Advisor for the School of Computer Science is available in Room 5302C HP, by telephone at 520-2600, ext. 4364 or by email at undergraduate_advisor@scs.carleton.ca. The undergraduate advisor can assist with information about prerequisites and preclusions, course substitutions/equivalencies, understanding your academic audit and the remaining requirements for graduation. The undergraduate advisor will also refer students to appropriate resources such as the Science Student Success Centre, Learning Support Services and the Writing Tutorial Services. University PoliciesStudent Academic Integrity Policy Click here for the printable version of the COMP 1001A course outline
Every student should be familiar with the Carleton University student academic integrity policy. A student found in violation of academic integrity standards may be awarded penalties which range from a reprimand to receiving a grade of F in the course or even being expelled from the program or University. Some examples of offences are: plagiarism and unauthorized co-operation or collaboration. Information on this policy may be found in the Undergraduate Calendar. PlagiarismAs defined by Senate, "plagiarism is presenting, whether intentional or not, the ideas, expression of ideas or work of others as one's own". Such reported offences will be reviewed by the office of the Dean of Science. Unauthorized Co-operation or CollaborationSenate policy states that "to ensure fairness and equity in assessment of term work, students shall not co-operate or collaborate in the completion of an academic assignment, in whole or in part, when the instructor has indicated that the assignment is to be completed on an individual basis". Please refer to the course outline statement or the instructor concerning this issue. Academic Accommodations for Students with DisabilitiesThe Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) provides services to students with Learning Disabilities (LD), psychiatric/mental health disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), chronic medical conditions, and impairments in mobility, hearing, and vision. If you have a disability requiring academic accommodations in this course, please contact PMC at 613-520-6608 or pmc@carleton.ca for a formal evaluation. If you are already registered with the PMC, contact your PMC coordinator to send me your Letter of Accommodation at the beginning of the term, and no later than two weeks before the first in-class scheduled test or exam requiring accommodation (if applicable). After requesting accommodation from PMC, meet with me to ensure accommodation arrangements are made. Please consult the PMC website for the deadline to request accommodations for the formally-scheduled exam (if applicable) at http://www2.carleton.ca/pmc/new-and-current-students/dates-and-deadlines/ Religious ObligationWrite to me with any requests for academic accommodation during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. For more details visit the Equity Services website: http://www2.carleton.ca/equity/ Pregnancy ObligationWrite to me with any requests for academic accommodation during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. For more details visit the Equity Services website: http://www2.carleton.ca/equity/ Medical CertificateThe following is a link to the official medical certificate accepted by Carleton University for the deferral of final examinations or assignments in undergraduate courses. To access the form, please go to http://www.carleton.ca/registrar/forms |
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