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\centerline{\LARGE\sc Comp 210}
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\centerline{\LARGE\sc Information Sheet}
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\centerline{Fall 1999, MWF 10:00, PL210}

\subsection*{Instructional Staff}
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Lectures:    & Kathi Fisler \\
	     & Office; phone: Duncan 3093; x3834\\
	     & Email: kfisler@cs.rice.edu\\
	     & Office Hours:  Tues 13:00--14:00,  Wed 11:00--12:00  
                \& by appointment \\
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Lab Coord.:  & John Greiner \\
	     & Office; phone: Duncan 3118; x3838 \\
             & Email: greiner@cs.rice.edu\\
             & Office Hours: Mon 13:30--15:00, Fri 13:30--15:00 
                \& by appointment \\
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%	 Sitaram Iyer & Sameer Siruguri \\
%	 Office; phone: Duncan 3006; x3537& Duncan 3062; x2282 \\
%	 Email: {\tt ssiyer@cs.rice.edu} & {\tt siruguri@cs.rice.edu} \\
%	 Hours: TBA & TBA \\
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%Labbies:& See web page for a list of TAs and labbies.\\
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See \verb|http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~comp210/|
for a list of TAs, labbies, and updated office hours.
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\subsection*{Texts}

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Required: & {\it How to Design Programs}, Felleisen {\it et al.}\\
	& \quad (available on-line and at the campus bookstore)\\
Optional: & {\it The Little Schemer}, Friedman \& Felleisen\\
        & {\it The Seasoned Schemer}, Friedman \& Felleisen\\
	& Also see the Web page
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\subsection*{Information Sources}

The course has a homepage on the World Wide Web: 
\[ \verb|http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~comp210/| \]
as well as a newsgroup, {\tt rice.owlnews.comp210}.  The first lab will
introduce you to a web-browser so that you can access both these sources of
info.  The homepage contains a syllabus, assignments, (partial) lecture
notes, and pointers to other things.  The newsgroup is a forum for
discussion and also where homework clarifications can be posted.  You
should read the newsgroup every day or two.

\subsection*{Goals}

{\bf Your {\em goal\/} in this course is to learn the fundamental, enduring
principles of computing and programming.  Your {\it ungoal\/} is to get a
good grade.}  A good grade should be the result of learning something; it
cannot be your primary motivation in any college course.

\subsection*{Laboratory Sections}

There are weekly lab sections held in Ryon~102 (times: T 13:00-14:20, T
14:30-15:50, W 14:00-15:20, W 15:30-16:50, W 19:00-20:20, Th 13:00-14:20,
Th 14:30-15:50).  Although attendance is not taken, you are responsible for
all information discussed in lab.  Labs serve two purposes:
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\item to supplement the lecture material with examples and some additional
information, and 
\item to show how to use various programs and tools to complete the homework.
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\subsection*{Therapy Sessions}

Weekly (optional) therapy sessions will be held in the evenings at four of
the colleges.  Therapy sessions provide group study time, with a labby
present to answer questions.  Graded homeworks will be returned at the
therapy sessions.

\subsection*{Computing and Programming Environment}

You must have access to the OwlNet Computer Laboratory, a collection of
computers and X-terminals located in Ryon 102, Mechanical Engineering 241,
Abercrombie A121, Abercrombie B223, and the dorms. Apply for a computer
account by typing {\tt apply} followed by {\tt return} at any OwlNet
computer or terminal. Reply to all the nasty questions and read the
instructions at the end of the sessions. 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 
a link from the course homepage.

\subsection*{Grades}

Your grade for this course will be based on: homework (30\%), three exams
(10\%, 25\%, 25\%, respectively), and one final project (10\%).  Makeup exams
will only be granted in emergency situations.

\subsection*{Homework}

There will 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.  Hard-copies of homeworks will be due at the
{\em 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 {\em prior}
arrangement.  Graded homeworks may be picked up during therapy sessions.

\subsection*{Honor Code Policy}

{\em Exams} test your individual understanding and knowledge of the
material.  

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\centerline{{\em Collaboration during exams is not tolerated.\/}}

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\noindent {\em Homeworks} help you understand the material and prepare you
for the exam.  You are {\em encouraged} to discuss the homework problems
with the lecturers, teaching assistants, lab assistants, and other
students, including 210 graduates.  You may collaborate on a homework
solution with up to one other student; turn in a {\em single} joint
homework solution with the names of both students on the cover sheet.  Your
name should appear on exactly one submitted assignment per week: {\em do
not submit separate homeworks with different collaborators}.  All
collaborators are responsible for knowing all the submitted material.  {\em
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.

\subsection*{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 can 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.

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