Comp 210 Information
Fall 2001

• Lecture
  MWF 10:00-10:50; the site has changed to HZ 210 (physics bldg).
  
  
• People
  Office hours are subject to change (especially at the beginning of the semester, as people's schedules are being finalized).

• Texts
  

  Required

  How to Design Programs by Felleisen et al. (also available on-line)

  Optional (purchase on your own if interested):

  The Little Schemer by Friedman & Felleisen

  The Seasoned Schemer by Friedman & Felleisen

  Metamagical Themas by Douglas Hofstaedter



• Information Sources
  Class information, homeworks, lecture notes, etc. are all distributed via the class homepage, http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~comp210. The class newsgroup, rice.owlnews.comp210, will also have useful information.



• Laboratory Sections
  There are weekly lab sections held in the back of Ryon 102. Signup for the particular sections ({W,Th} x {afternoons, eves}) will be done on-line during the first week of class. Attendance is not strictly required, but you will be responsible for all information discussed on lab webpages. Labs serve three purposes:
  • To supplement the lecture material with examples and added information.
  • To show how to use various programs and tools to complete the homework.
  • To return graded homework (not exams). Neither instructor has your graded homework.


• Computing and Programming Environment
  You must have access to OwlNet (whose terminals are all over campus). Apply for a computer account by visiting http://apply.rice.edu, or logging in as apply at any OwlNet computer. You are welcome to use your own computer but we cannot provide technical support if you do. You can download the primary courseware -- DrScheme -- via the Comp210 homepage.



• Grading Basis
  Your grade for this course will probably be based on: homework (40%), three exams (10%, 20%, 20%, respectively) one final project (10%). Makeup exams will only be granted in emergency situations.



• Homework
  There will generally be one homework assignment per week. The purpose of the homework is to deepen your understanding of the class and lab material and to prepare you for the exams.

  You are expected to work in a self-selected, two-person team to complete your homework.

  • You should work with your partner on all aspects of the homework.
  • Your partner should be in the same lab section.
  • You and your partner should hand in exactly one solution, with both of your names clearly listed on the first page. If you hand in more than one solution, your team will be awarded the lowest grade earned by any of your solutions.
  If you feel, for some reason, that you should not work in a team, or if you have problems finding a partner, contact one of the instructors as soon as possible.

  You will hand in your homework in hard-copy form at the beginning of class (usually on Wednesdays); the homework guidelines on the course web page describe the expected format for submitted assignments.

  Late homework will not be accepted without prior arrangement. Update: Late policy: up to 24 hrs late: -15%, with a signature saying that you have not looked at any posted solutions for that homework. After 24hrs, not accepted. Exceptions might be granted if arranged before the due-date. "I have a lot of work in other classes too" is not sufficient grounds for an exception. Graded homeworks may be picked up during your lab session, or as mentioned on the homework page.

• Honor Code Policy
  Exams test your individual understanding and knowledge of the material. Collaboration during exams is not tolerated.

  Homeworks help you understand the material and prepare you for the exam. You are encouraged to discuss the homework problems with the lecturers, teaching assistants, and lab assistants; help from other students, including 210 graduates, is also encouraged (but should be cited, naturally). All homework partners are responsible for knowing all the submitted material.

  Warning: The exams are designed to test your understanding of the homework material. If you fail to understand the homework solutions, you cannot understand the lecture material and you cannot pass the course.

• Disabilities
  Any student with a disability requiring accommodations in this class is encouraged to contact the instructor after class or during office hours. Additionally, students should contact the Coordinator for Disabled Student Services in the RMC Cloisters. If you need accommodations for exams, you must speak with the instructor during the first two weeks of class.