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 course syllabus.

• SUMMER 2009 •

COS 125 will be offered this summer during Session 5.

Spring 2009

Instructor:	Erik Albert
Lectures:	TR 9:30-10:45, 203 Little Hall
Office Hours:	TR 12:30-2:30, 119 Neville Hall
Email:	cos125@umcs.maine.edu
Class Page:	http://www.umcs.maine.edu/COS125
Syllabus:	Spring 2009 Syllabus
Teaching Assistant:	James T. Campbell
Lab:	NV 106

Course Resources

Textbook

Introduction to Problem Solving using Computer Programming
You must use the Spring 2008 Edition or later (green cover). It is recommended that you use the most recent edition as you will be responsible for all assigned material, even if it is missing in an older version.
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

DrScheme
'(schemers . org) - A collection of Scheme resources
Revised⁵ Report on the Algorithmic Language Scheme
Revised⁶ Report on the Algorithmic Language Scheme

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

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