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CSC 410 6:00-8:30 pm
Tuesday EH1 |
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CSC 410 6:00-8:30 pm
Tuesday EH1 |
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Instructor: Tom Halverson
Office: EH 101 (East Hall - BIS College Office)
Phone: 256-5165 (BIS College Office)
Email: halverto@pluto.dsu.edu or Tom.Halverson@dsu.edu
Office Hours: announced each week
Class Details:
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Class Times: |
6:00-8:30 pm Tuesday EH1 Fall 2006 |
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Credit: |
3 semester hours |
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Approved description: |
The fundamental ideas and issues involved in programming and using parallel computers. A survey of modern architectures and operating systems. Parallel programming applications in business, economic modeling, and science. |
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Prerequisites: |
CSC300 Data Structures |
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Textbook: |
none |
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Language: |
The course will use a variety of computing environments such as Windows, Linux, and Irix. The major languages used will be C and C++, but I encourage you to discuss other options. |
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Policies and Procedures:
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Grading: |
The grades will be based on homework, lab, project, quiz,
and exam scores. The points earned will be weighted as follows:
50% Exams(2) Grades will be assigned on the following scale. A 90-100 At the instructor's discretion, this scale may be lowered at the end of the semester based on class performance. |
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Missed Exams: |
If you are unable to take an exam/quiz at the scheduled time, you must contact the instructor prior to the exam. Failure to discuss a missed exam will result in a 0 on that exam. |
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Late Work: |
Late assignments may not receive full credit but should be turned in as soon as possible after the due date to receive maximal credit. As a general guideline, I will deduct 20% for each class-day beyond the due date. Extenuating circumstances should be discussed. Do the work! |
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Time: |
In general, you can expect two hours of preparation outside of class for each hour in class. This will of course depend on the individual's background. What we cover in class will give you information to begin the homework. However, expect to spend time on your tablet to complete the assignments. Furthermore, some assignments will require a computer with network access. Plan ahead. |
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ADA: |
If you have a documented disability and/or anticipate needing accommodations (e.g., non-standard note taking, test modifications) in this course, please arrange to meet with the instructor. Also, please contact Dakota State University’s ADA coordinator, Keith Bundy in the Student Development Office located in the Trojan Center Underground or at 256-5121, as soon as possible. The DSU website containing additional information, along with the form to request accommodations is http://www.departments.dsu.edu/disability_services/. You will need to provide documentation of your disability. The ADA coordinator must confirm the need for accommodations before officially authorizing them. |
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WMCI: |
The TabletPC platform has been adopted across the DSU
campus for all students and faculty, and tablet usage has been
integrated into all DSU classes to enhance the learning environment.
Tablet usage for course-related activities, note taking, and research is
allowed and encouraged by DSU instructors. However, inappropriate and
distracting use will not be tolerated in the classroom. Instructors set
policy for individual classes and are responsible for informing students
of class-specific expectations relative to Tablet PC usage. Failure to
follow the instructor’s guidelines will hinder academic performance and
may lead to disciplinary actions. Continued abuse may lead to increased
tablet restrictions for the entire class. Because tablet technology is an integral part of this course, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that his/her TabletPC is operational prior to the beginning of each class period. |
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Academic Success Support: |
As your professor, I am personally committed to supporting your academic success in this course. For that reason, if you demonstrate any academic performance or behavioral problems which may impede your success, I will personally discuss and attempt to resolve the issue with you. If the situation persists, I will forward my concern to the Student Development Office and your academic advisor to seek their support and assistance in the matter. My goal is to make your learning experience in this course as meaningful and successful as possible. |
| Freedom in Learning: | Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and University policy, student academic performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study. It has always been the policy of Dakota State University to allow students to appeal the decisions of faculty, administrative, and staff members and the decisions of institutional committees. Students who believe that an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic standards but is related instead to judgment of their personal opinion or conduct should contact the dean of the college which offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation. |
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Academic Dishonesty: |
Any incident of academic dishonesty will result in some combination of the following: a 0 on the item in question, an F for the semester course grade, and notification of the Academic Dishonesty Committee. These actions will be at the discretion of the instructor. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, copying work done by another student, allowing another student to copy from you, and using unauthorized materials during in exam. |
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Instructional |
The course will consist primarily of interactive lectures. Periodic assignments and projects will be used to reinforce major points of discussion
The internet will be used as a supplementary communications tool in this class. Announcements, assignments, the syllabus, course notes, and various examples will be available on the class web page and also in class. |
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Final Exam: |
TBA |