Computer Science 105 Detailed Information

Purpose

In this course you will learn to design, build, and talk about basic interactive systems.

Instructor

Nelson Wong
email: nelson.wong@usask.ca
Office: Thorv 373
Office hours: by appointment - please send email with the subject: CMPT 105

TA

Brett Taylor

Times

Tuesday & Thursday, 2:30 to 3:50pm

Tutorial

Tuesdays, 11:30-12:50 or
Thursdays, 4:00- 5:20pm

Website

http://moodle.cs.usask.ca/
Select CMPT 105 and login

Please consult the site frequently as announcements, readings and links will be posted here.
The schedule will also be updated as the course progresses.

 

Purchase

  • Recommended Text: Lon Barfield, Design for New Media, Pearson, 2004.
  • A Sketchbook

Grading

  • Assignments (including a project) 45%
  • Midterm exam: 15%
  • Final exam: 40%

Exams

Midterm: mid October
Final will be scheduled during Christmas Exam Period by the University

Attendance

Material presented in class is important for both assignments and tests. If you are going to miss a class, it is your responsibility to ask a fellow student to take good notes so you will have access to the material. You are responsible for any announcements made during the lectures or posted on the course website.

Academic Honesty

All students should read and agree to the Department's policies on academic honesty. Any questions about the policies should be directed to the instructor.