Computer Science 16
Spring 2015
Prof. Çetin Kaya Koç
Catalog Specification
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Fundamental building blocks for solving problems
using computers
Topics include basic computer organization and
programming constructs: memory CPU, binary
arithmetic, variables, expressions, statements,
conditionals, iteration, functions, parameters,
recursion, primitive and composite data types,
and basic operating system and debugging tools
Prerequisite
At least one of the following:
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n  Math 3A
n  AP Computer Science (in High School)
n  “Intro to CS” course at another college
Computer Science 16 – Spring 2015
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Instructor: Çetin Kaya Koç
Koç is pronounced as “Coach” J
Lectures: Tue, Thu 5:00-6:15pm
Lecture Hall: Harold Frank Hall 1104
Office Hours: Tue, Thu 1:30-3:00pm
Office: Phelps 1314 (TMP)
Email: [email protected]
Course Tools
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Course web site:
http://cs.ucsb.edu/~koc/cs16
Course material is under “docx” folder
Programming and Homework Assignments
The deadlines and other dates specificed
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Piazza Page:
https://piazza.com/ucsb/spring2015/cs16/home
Join Piazza for class related discussion
Please post your questions instead of e-mailing to
the Instructor or the TAs
We will continuously monitor the Piazza and
answer the questions for everyone to see
Check the class web site, the Piazza page,
and/or your email once a day
Teaching Assistants
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Keith Avery (kpavery@cs) - Coordinating TA
Bingzhe Liu (bingzheliu@cs)
Izzeddin Gür (izzeddingur@cs)
Anis Haron (anisharon@umail)
Pradeep Govindaraju (pkg@umail) - Reader
The Labs & Schedule
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The Lab: Phelps 3525
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The Lab Schedule
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Morning Labs: Wed 9:00-11:50am
Afternoon Labs: Wed 12:00-2:50pm
Attend the Lab section you are registered for
The TA Office & Hours
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The TA office: Trailer 936 Room 104
Keith: Wed 3:00-5:00pm
Bingzhe: Mon 3:30-5:30pm
Izzeddin: Tue 2:00-4:00pm
Anis: Mon 12:00-2:00pm
Pradeep: Tue 12:00-2:00pm
Delivery and Due Dates
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10 Programming Assignments:
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5 Homework Assignments:
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Due Saturdays Midnight (No late PA is accepted)
Deliver via http://submit.cs.ucsb.edu
Due Thursdays (No late HW is accepted)
Due even weeks of the Term
Midterm Exam:
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During the 7th week of the Term
The exact date is to be announced
Grade Distribution
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Programming Assignments: 40%
Homework Assignments: 20%
Midterm Exam: 20 %
Final Exam: 20 %