Computer Science is a science of abstraction—creating the right model for a problem and devising the appropriate mechanizable techniques to solve it.
Alfred Aho
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| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
help | Show this list of available query options. |
all | Show all weeks, including those not yet assigned. Also enables the cumulative estimates row when combined with estimates. |
estimates | Show time estimate columns in the weekly resources table. Also accepted as estimate. |
topics | Show topics columns in the weekly resources table. |
chart | Show the topics-by-week and time-by-assignment-type charts. |
These resources remain constant throughout the entirety of the course.
| [email protected] | Instructor email. |
| Class Syllabus | Includes an overview of the topics covered, grading criteria, and participation expectations. |
| Software Install Instructions | Instructions for installing required software for the course. |
These resources are updated weekly as the course progresses.
Make sure to check this section each week!
Time estimates are calculated based on the assumption that a student needs 75 hours over 16 weeks (4.7 hours per week). Each week includes:
The color coding indicates:
| Date | Topic(s) | Resources | Time Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 Sep 03–09 |
| 2 hr 20 min | |
| Week 2 Sep 10–16 |
|
| 2 hr 36 min |
| Week 3 Sep 17–23 |
| 3 hr 20 min | |
| Week 4 Sep 24–30 |
| 2 hr 54 min | |
| Week 5 Oct 01–07 |
| 2 hr 33 min | |
| Week 6 Oct 08–14 |
| 2 hr 7 min | |
| Week 7 Oct 15–21 |
| 2 hr 20 min | |
| Week 8 Oct 22–28 |
| 2 hr 32 min | |
| Week 9 Oct 29–Nov 04 |
| 1 hr 12 min | |
| Week 10 Nov 05–11 |
| 55 min | |
| Week 11 Nov 12–18 |
| 1 hr 7 min | |
| Week 12 Nov 19–25 |
| 38 min | |
| Week 13 Nov 26–Dec 02 |
| 1 hr 26 min | |
| Week 14 Dec 03–09 |
| 1 hr 0 min | |
| Week 15 Dec 10–16 |
| 56 min | |
| Week 16 Dec 17–23 |
| 1 hr 17 min | |
| Week 17 Dec 24–30 | N/A | | 0 min |
| Week 18 Dec 31–Jan 06 | N/A | | 0 min |
| Week 19 Jan 07–13 |
| 40 min | |
| Cumulative | N/A | N/A | 64 hr 43 min |
| No resources assigned yet | |||
Cell colors show which assignment types covered each topic.
Estimated minutes assigned each week, grouped by assignment type.