INFO I500 Fundamentals of Informatics (3 CR)
(a.k.a. I590 Introduction to Informatics Technology)
Fall 2003

Syllabus


Objectives | Grading | Policies | Academic integrity | Remarks

Main class objectives

This course will introduce students without a strong computing background to a common set of concepts and technologies that will be encountered throughout their informatics education. Topics to be covered will include: Additional topics may be covered based on student needs and interests. Lab sessions and assignments will provide hands-on activities to put into practice the concepts covered in lectures.

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Tentative grading

Lab assignments 40% 4, 10% each
Homework 0% 3, not graded; used to prepare for quizzes
Quizzes 30% 3, 10% each
Final Exam 30%
Participation 0-5% Extra credit may be assigned for outstanding participation in class and online discussions

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Class policy

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Academic integrity

The principles of academic honesty and professional ethics will be vigorously enforced in this course, following the IU Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, the School of Informatics Academic Regulations, and the CS Department Statement on Academic Integrity.

This includes the usual standards on acknowledgment of help, contributions and joint work, even when you are encouraged to build on libraries and other software written by other people. Cases of academic misconduct (including cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, interference, or facilitating academic dishonesty) will be reported to the Office of Student Ethics, a branch of the Office of the Dean of Students.

Your submission of work to be graded in this class implies acknowledgement of this policy. If you need clarification or have any questions, please see the instructor during office hours.

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Final remarks

We would like to hear from anyone who has a disability that may require some modifications of seating, or other class requirements so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Please see the instructor after class or during office hours.

We welcome feedback on the class organization, material, lectures, assignments and exams. You can provide us with constructive criticism via the discussion forum. Please share your comments and suggestions so that we can improve the class.

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