Students are introduced to programming as a tool for problem solving. Basic programming practices, data structures and the analysis of algorithms are introduced. Scheme will be the language used in the course. This is the introductory programming course required for majors.

Please be sure to read the syllabus.

Spring 2008

Instructor:	Erik Albert
Lectures:	9:30-10:45 TR in NV 100
Office:	119 Neville Hall (ACM Office)
Office Hours:	11:00-12:00, 2:00-3:00 TR
Email:	cos125@umcs.maine.edu
Class Page:	http://www.umcs.maine.edu/COS125
Syllabus:	Spring 2008 Syllabus
Teaching Assistant:	James T. Campbell
Lab:	NV 106

Course Resources

Textbook

• Introduction to Problem Solving using Computer Programming
  Spring 2008 Edition or later (green cover)
  It is recommended that you use the most recent edition.
  UMaine Bookstore
  If they don't have a copy in stock, please add your name to the order list at the information desk.

Required Reference

• The Scheme Programming Language (Third Edition) by R. Kent Dybvig
  UMaine Bookstore • Amazon • Barnes & Noble

Scheme Resources

• Revised⁵ Report on the Algorithmic Language Scheme
• DrScheme

Other Scheme / Programming / Computer Science Books (available for free online)

• Teach Yourself Scheme in Fixnum Days
• How to Design Programs
• Concrete Abstractions: An Introduction to Computer Science Using Scheme
• Simply Scheme
  Simply Scheme is made available by the UMaine library. You'll need to be on-campus to view it online.

Additional Help

• The Tutor Program (request early or they won't hire tutors)
• The Writing Center
• Disability Support Services

UMS Accounts

• Information Technologies (they provide the WebCT service)
• IT Support Page
• The IT Help Center is in 17 Shibles Hall (open 7am-5pm M-F)

WebCT

• WebCT Login
• WebCT Tutorials

Interesting Reading

• Computer Science Education: Where Are the Software Engineers of Tomorrow?
• Choose Your Own Adventure - The Past, Present, and Future of Interactive Fiction