COMP 480 Problem Solving with Computing

Previous Announcements:

• This Week: Strings and a short introduction to Object Oriented Programming (esp for those going on to COMP 111)
• Readings: Chapter 8, and scan 9 briefly (to be most helpful all readings should be done before class)
  
  
• This Week: More on Files, Exceptions & the PIL (Python Image Library)
• Readings: Chapter 7 (to be most helpful all readings should be done before class)
  
  
• Exam II: Monday March 21 - Sunday Mar 28.
  
  
• Check out the link on Women In Programming at the bottom of this page.
• This Week: Introduction to functions that return values and modules.
• Readings: Chapter 6 (to be most helpful all readings should be done before class)
  
  
• What to do if your program crashes and how to exploit a traceback (don't skip this)
• One of the best ways to improve your coding skills is to read/study (sample) code.
  
  
• This Week: More on loops (nested and for-loops) and introduction to functions that return values.
• Readings: Chapter 5 and start chapter 6 (to be most helpful all readings should be done before class)
  
  
• Midterm Survey (last day today!)
  
  
• Exam I: Wednesday Feb 24 - Thursday Mar 4.
  
  
• This Week: Introduction to loops
• Readings: Chapter 5 (to be most helpful all readings should be done before class)
  
  
• Please see your e-mail regarding important information about upcoming deadlines and the exam period.
• This Week: A bit more on decision structures, Boolean logic and functions. Possibly introduction to loops (start on chapter 5)
• Readings: Chapter 4 + start 5 (to be most helpful all readings should be done before class so you can ask questions)
  
  
• Please note, starting immediately, any assignment(s) submitted incorrectly to dropbox will receive a 5% penalty.
  Assignments submitted via e-mail will not be accepted.
• Our make-up class is scheduled for 6pm Fri Feb 26 in acccordance with Franklin University policies.
• This Week: More computer terminology, Python and an introduction to functions, followed by decision structures and Boolean logic.
• Readings: Chapter 3 + 4 (to be most helpful all readings should be done before class)
  
  
• Today's assignment due date has been pushed back. Please see your e-mail for more details.
• Exploration paper 2, and Lab 4 are now available.
• Our make-up class is scheduled for 6pm Fri Feb 12, 222 Phillips in acccordance with Franklin University policies.
• New sample programs, terms and the next set of labs and homework have been posted, be sure you study them before our class on Friday.
  
  
• How to best organize and submit your work.
• A few words on grading.
  
  
• This Week: Basic computer terminology and more Python.
• Readings: Chapter 2 (to be most helpful all readings should be done before class)
  
  
• What makes a good Reflection Paper? (courtesy of Todd Whittaker)
• The Student Learning Center offers tutoring services - please contact them for more information.
  
  
• If you have not taken the initial survey yet please click here to take the survey now. The required password was mailed to your Franklin University e-mail account.
  
  
• Instructions and links for downloading the required software. It would be very beneficial for you to do this before the first class meeting.
  
  
• Please note that all e-mail announcements from me to the class will be sent to your Franklin University e-mail account. If you choose to e-mail from a non-Franklin University account I will reply to it, but you are fully responsible for any missed/lost e-mails sent to outside accounts.
  
  
• I will be happy to address questions regarding the course once the term starts and we have our first meeting, please be patient until then - thank you.
  
  
• This Week: Course overview and basic computer terminology.
• Readings: Chapter 1, Appendix A and B (don't worry if you don't understand all of Appendix B)
  
  
• Welcome to COMP 480, Problem Solving with Computing!