First, it is less expensive to grade exams that include only, or primarily, multiple-choice questions, because such questions can be graded by machine inexpensively, without employing trained professional scorers. Machine grading is also faster, an increasingly necessary requirement if results are to be delivered in time to categorize schools for sanctions and interventions, make instructional changes, and notify families entitled to transfer out under the rules created by No Child Left Behind. And scores are also needed quickly if test results are to be used for timely teacher evaluation. (If teachers are found wanting, administrators should know this before designing staff development programs or renewing teacher contracts for the following school year.)
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The free lessons and low-cost materials found on this website are the answer to your Computer Science curriculum needs, especially if you are needing to establish and grow a new computer science program on your campus. They provide a systematic, step-by-step process of learning the fundamentals of Pre-AP Computer Science, laying the foundation for successful preparation for, and subsequently taking and passing the College Board AP Computer Science A Test in a second year of study in an actual AP Computer Science course.
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For those of you in Texas who participate in the UIL computer science competition, the first fifteen questions of every Computer Science UIL test are on the same fifteen topics and always in the same order. These reviews cover those topics, and are guaranteed to help the student and teacher master these concepts. A perfect score on these first fifteen questions is worth 90 points, a very strong score that would help any contestant do well at District, Region and State. See more information below.
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Over the twenty-plus years of teaching computer science in Texas, I developed and refined these lessons and materials that were suitable for the high school computer science student, which will also help the novice CS teacher learn the ropes. I did this primarily because, at the time, there were no suitable textbooks that did the job, and unfortunately, in my opinion, there still are none
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Computer Science prepares students to lead in a world experiencing sweeping technological change. Students choosing to major in computer science can look forward to a career in one of the many fields to which computer technology has become vital, including the sciences, arts and entertainment, banking and commerce, and of course the communication and computer industries themselves.
To pick a computer science major adviser, please fill out the CS Major/Minor Declaration & Adviser Form. The form will automatically notify Sarah Lanzoni, the computer science administrative assistant.
Students majoring in computer science at Smith will gain a broad understanding of the core concepts of computing, as well as exposure to a variety of modern theoretical and programming paradigms. Moreover, they will develop the essential ability to successfully apply these concepts and tools in diverse contexts arising in the arts and sciences. Specifically, they will learn how to:
This minor accommodates students who desire both grounding in studio art and the technical expertise to express their art through digital media requiring mastery of the underlying principles of computer science.
Three computer science courses are required. The CSC 102+105 sequence on the Internet and Web design provide the essentials of employing the Internet and the Web for artistic purposes; CSC 111 Introduction to Computer Science through Programming includes a more systematic introduction to computer science, and the basics of programming; and CSC 240 Computer Graphics gives an introduction to the principles and potential of graphics, 3D modeling and animation. (Students with the equivalent of CSC 111 in high school would be required to substitute CSC 212 instead).
This minor accommodates the increasing number of students who desire both grounding in music theory and composition and the technical expertise to express their music through digital media that requires mastery of the underlying principles of computer science. The minor consists of the equivalent of six courses equally balanced between computer science and music.
Several faculty in computer science prefer Model 2, for two reasons: (1) they can most knowledgeably supervise a thesis in an area with which they are thoroughly immersed, and (2) because faculty enjoy advancing their own research. Typically faculty will meet weekly with their thesis student, and more intensively at crucial junctures of the research and writing.
Five computer science courses have no prerequisites. These are 102 How The Internet Works, 103 How Computers Work, 106 Introduction to Computing and the Arts, 111 Introduction to Computer Science Through Programming and FYS 164 Issues in Artificial Intelligence. Students who contemplate a major in computer science should consult with a major adviser early in their college careers.
This course sequence assumes no prior experience in computer science and a single semester away. Students with prior exposure to computer science (courses in high school, summer camp, etc.) should skip CSC 110 and begin their course sequence with CSC 120. Alternate pathways through the major appear on subsequent pages. In these examples, we have attempted to maximize flexibility in course selection while abroad; however, students studying abroad at programs such as the AIT Budapest program in Computer Science may elect to satisfy additional major requirements while abroad (e.g. CSC intermediate courses).
Many students complete independent research projects in computer science under the supervision of a faculty member. Often these are undertaken over the summer, or they may be completed during the academic year as a special studies or honors thesis. Funding for these projects comes from a variety of sources. If you are a student interested in working on a research project, it is best to speak as soon as possible to the faculty member with whom you wish to work. Some research labs have information pages linked below; for others please contact the faculty member directly. 2ff7e9595c
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