CPSC 1011 Computer Science I Lab Syllabus
Fall 2015
Lab Sections Meeting Times:
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Lab Coordinator:
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2:00 – 3:50
6:00 – 7:50
4:00 – 5:50
8:00 – 9:50
4:00 – 5:50
2:00 – 3:50
4:00 – 5:50
6:00 – 7:50
McAdams 110E
McAdams 110D
McAdams 110E
McAdams 110E
McAdams 110D
McAdams 110D
McAdams 110E
McAdams 110 E
Yvon Feaster
yfeaste@g.clemson.edu
http://www.yvonfeaster.com/#!lab-information/cy00
Lab Purpose and Procedure
The purpose of this lab is to give you a bit of programming experience that will help
make you more prepared for your assignments, and will lay out a good foundation
for the rest of your time in Computer Science here at Clemson. We will practice
programming constructs and conceptual ideas, also allowing you a bit of experience
working in a Linux environment. To get the most out of your lab experience, you
should always feel free to ask your instructors any questions you might have. First
and foremost, this is a setting in which to practice what you discuss in the lecture
portion of the class.
The lab homepage is your central repository for course resources, as well as the
listing of laboratory assignments. You are encouraged to read through the lab
assignment BEFORE coming to lab, so that you have a general idea of what we will
be covering.
Lab Policies
Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. Twenty five (25) points will be deducted
for not attending lab. This means that you arrive on time for the beginning of lab
and stay either until the lab is over or until you have submitted your work and
confirmed its receipt by one of the lab instructors. If for medical reasons you need
to miss a lab period you must contact the lab TA before the lab begins. You must
contact your lab TA, before the lab begins, for permission to miss a lab for any other
“good” reason; please note that such permission is not guaranteed. Any work
missed must be made up by the new deadline set by the lab instructor. Unless
otherwise instructed, you should attend the lab section in which you are enrolled.
Participation: Participation includes (but is not limited to) physical presence for
the duration of the lab period (or until you are excused by the instructors), use of
this time to complete the lab assignments, and coming prepared to class. This
means bringing any and all materials needed to complete the lab, including lecture
notes, laptops, etc. Also, you should avoid IM’s texting, phone calls, and idle chatter.
Submission of Work: The deadline for all lab work is 24 hours from the end of the
lab period. Late submissions will not be accepted. Work should be submitted via
the submit utility as described in each lab. Other forms of submission (email, etc.)
will not be accepted. The lab instructors are not responsible for mistakes in the
submission process: confirming receipt is your responsibility.
Grading: The lab grade contributes is a portion of the lecture grade as determined
by your lecture professor. Each lab is graded on a 100-point scale, and a standard
average of grades (over ~13 labs) will be returned to the lecture professors at the
end of the semester. Letter grades are assigned on a 10-point division (A = 90-100,
B = 80-89, etc). Grading for each lab is based on participation and correctness of
code and results. There will be a 25 point deduction for not following all
instructions given on the lab assignment. Also, in order to receive full credit for the
lab you must attend the lab session. If you hand in your assignment and do not
attend the lab session there will be a deduction of 25 points. There will be no regrading of labs. Grades to date are available through the BlackBoard system.
Communication: The lab website is the primary source for information regarding
the lab. However, students should also regularly check their email for
communications from the lab instructors. Students are encouraged to email/visit
the lab instructors with questions on the lab or course work.
Collaboration, Plagiarism, and Academic Dishonesty: Collaboration is allowed
within the boundaries set by the lecture professor. In general, this means that you
are allowed and even encouraged to discuss concepts pertaining to the lab
assignments, but you learn programming best by doing, so do not become reliant on
others to do your work. Lecture class assignments are assumed to be entirely your
own work, and should not be discussed with other students. The lecture professor
will confer penalties for academic dishonesty.
Academic Success Center Tutoring
Free tutoring is available through the Academic Success Center! Tutoring should be
used to discuss course materials and ask questions but not as a replacement for
class or office hours. Drop-in sessions will be available weekly in the Academic
Success Center Building! Make sure to come to all tutoring sessions fully prepared
with your book, notes, and other class materials. For details on policies, please see
the ASC website at www.clemson.edu/asc.
ASC tutors are not allowed to work on graded assignments. A list of policies for
tutoring are located on their website: www.clemson.edu/asc.
Disability Access
Students with disabilities requesting accommodations should make an appointment
with Dr. Margaret Camp (656-6848), Director of Disability Services, to discuss
specific needs within the first month of classes. Students should present a Faculty
Accommodation Letter from Student Disability Services when they meet with
instructors. Accommodations are not retroactive and new Faculty Accommodation
Letters must be presented each semester. Please make an appointment with me
when presenting your accommodation letter.
Title IX
Clemson University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic
information or protected activity (e.g., opposition to prohibited discrimination or
participation in any complaint process, etc.) in employment, educational programs
and activities, admissions and financial aid. This includes a prohibition against
sexual harassment and sexual violence as mandated by Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972. This policy is located at http://www.clemson.edu/campuslife/campus-services/access/title-ix/ Mr. Jerry Knighton is the Clemson University
Title IX Coordinator. He also is the Director of Access and Equity. His office is located
at 111 Holtzendorff Hall, 864.656.3181 (voice) or 864.565.0899 (TDD).