CS256 - Data Structures
The Textbook is Data Structures: Abstraction and Design Using Java by Koffman and Wolfgang, Second Edition.
Grades are based on a 100 point scale and are derived from the following.
It is imperative that you keep copies of your graded work. Mostly these will be useful for studying, but occasionally we'll need to reconcile a grading difference and I'll need to see your graded copy.
To determine your exam average add up the total number of points you have received on exams and quizzes and divide by the total number of possible exam points.
To determine your homework average add up the total number of points you have received on homework assignments and divide by the total number of possible homework points.
The 100 points above translate to the following GPA points.
Click here to toggle displaying the grade table.There will be two mid-term exams and a final exam.
There will also be a few short quizzes during the semester.
You will have about five-six programming assignments during the semester.
Attendance is mandatory. However I fully understand that we may get ill or have a family emergency. It is your repsonsibility to let me know if you cannot attend class. It is also your responsibility to get notes from someone. Missing class is never an excuse for not turning in graded work (or turning it in late).
The St. Lawrence Academic Honor Code in your Student Handbook applies to this course. Any specific policies for this course are supplementary to the Honor Code. I expect you to abide by Article I (Student Responsibilities), and I intend to abide by Article II (Faculty Responsibilities).
For in class work you may work with a partner. Your homework assignments must be your own work entirely. Please use me and the QRC staff for help.
We'll be covering the following topics in this course.