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UMBC CMSC 331
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Spring 2010
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Syllabus
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410-455-6337
(410-455-3500 )
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Textbook
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Programming
in Scala: A Comprehensive Step-by-step Guide
(Paperback)
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by Martin Odersky (Author), Lex Spoon (Author), Bill Venners
(Author)
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Publisher:
Artima Inc; 1st edition (November 26, 2008)
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ISBN-10:
0981531601
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ISBN-13:
978-0981531601
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(We will not be using the text until the 3rd or 4th
week of class)
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Lecture
Times and Place
TTh........ 5:30 – 86:45 PM ACIV-150
Course Description
This course examines the semantics
of programming languages. Topics include: formal specifications of syntax,
declarations, binding, allocation, data structures, data types, and control
structures, control and data flow; the implementation and execution of
programs; and functional programming versus imperative programming. Other
possible topics include: non-procedural and logic programming; object-oriented
programming; and program verification. Programming projects will provide
experience in a number of languages. Prerequisites: CMSC 202.
Objectives
The objectives of this course are:
- To learn to view
programming languages as collections of tools for problem solving
- To learn about
formal definition and specification of programming languages
- To learn about
different programming paradigms
- To gain some experience in several programming
paradigms
Expectations
Unless otherwise
specified, all assignments are to be turned in class on the day they are due
(which is given in the schedule). It is your responsibility to contact the
instructor by email in advance if this will not be
possible.
Students are expected to
adhere to all university policies regarding student conduct, academic and
otherwise, as posted on the University web site and in the Student Handbook. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be
tolerated and will result in a zero for any assignment, quiz or exam on which
there is evidence of such dishonesty. You should make yourself familiar
with the Academic Integrity policies here at UMBC by
visiting the UMBC academic Integrity
page.
By enrolling in this
course, each student assumes the responsibilities of an active participant in UMBC’s
scholarly community in which everyone’s academic work and behavior are held to the
highest standards of honesty. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and helping
others to commit these acts are all forms of academic dishonesty, and they are
wrong. Academic misconduct could result in disciplinary action that may
include, but is not limited to, suspension or dismissal. Regular class
attendance is expected.
Grading Policy
Semester grades will be
based on a weighted average the following components.
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Component
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Weight
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~ 7 Online Quizzes - on days of hybrid
lectures via Blackboard
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35
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~ 2 programming Projects
- In groups of 3
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40
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Final Exam (In
Class - 7/15)
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25
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FAQ
There is now an FAQ page for the class.
Agenda:
The agenda below is
subject to change. I recommend looking at this page before every class. There
should not be large changes, just small additions of materials and readings.
The lectures notes linked to the class web page should be viewed as an additional
resource. They are not intended as a substitute for class attendance. They have
been garnered from a number of sources and so are not perfectly integrated. The
topics are tied together during the lectures
Tentative Agenda (Subject to
Adjustment/Revision/Augmentation)