Lecture notes for the Introduction to Computer Science I by James Tam Return to the course web page

Administrative information for CPSC 231

Course information sheet

 

Course text (recommended only)

  • Pascal Programming & Problem Solving, 4th Edition, Leestma/Nyhoff (Prentice Hall)

 

Course evaluation

     Component Weight
     Assignments 40%
     Midterm 25%
     Final exam 35%

   

Example calculation for the assignment component

  Letter grade GPA Weighted value = GPA * Weight
Assignment 1 A 4 4 * 2% = 0.08
Assignment 2 A 4 4 * 1% = 0.04
Assignment 3 A- 3.7 3.7 * 4% = 0.148
Assignment 4 A 4 4 * 4% = 0.16
Assignment 5 B+ 3.3 3.3 * 5% = 0.165
Assignment 6 B 3 3 * 8% = 0.24
Assignment 7 C+ 2.3 2.3 * 8% = 0.184
Assignment 8 C+ 2.3 2.3 * 8% = 0.184
Assignment subtotal =   0.08 + 0.04 + 0.148 + 0.16 + 0.165 + 0.24 + 0.184 + 0.184 = 1.201

 

Example calculation for the exam component

Letter grade GPA Weighted value = GPA * Weight
Midterm A- 3.7 3.7 * 25% = 0.925
Final B+ 3.3 3.3 * 35% = 1.155
Exam subtotal = 0.925 +  1.155 = 2.08

 

Example calculation for the overall letter grade

Assignment subtotal   1.201
Exam subtotal +2.08
Final letter grade   3.281

 

Note:  You must pass the examination component of the course (weighted average of the midterm and final) to receive a C- or higher for your term grade.