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Comp110: Computation in Science and
Engineering
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Course
Description
This course introduces basic techniques for problem solving and visualization using computational environments such as Mathematica. Class will consist of self-paced modules covering topics in science and engineering that will be completed in Symonds II. (Note that enrollment in this course is limited due to the size of the lab.) There will also be two exams in the course: a midterm and a final. No previous programming experience is required or expected.
Who should take Comp 110?
Comp 110 is an introductory course designed for Science and Engineering students with minimal computing backgrounds. Students with CS AP credit typically receive Rice credit for Comp 211 (a generic introductory CS course that is rarely taught). For such students, we suggest that you substitute Comp 211 for Comp 110. For other types of students with strong computing backgrounds (such as two years of high school computing, CAAM 210 or Comp 210), we encourage these students to not take Comp 110. If your major requires Comp 110 (such as Mechanical Engineering), we suggest replacing Comp 110 by a higher level CAAM or COMP course not already required by the major. In either case, please consult your departmental advisor to make sure that such a substitution is acceptable.
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Class Information
Time: TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM
Location: Symonds II
Instructor
Office: DH 3116
Office Hours: TTh: 2:30 - 3:30PM
Email: rng@cs.rice.edu
Telephone: 713-348-5729
Teaching Assistant
Konstantinos Tsianos
Office: DH3099
Office Hours:
Email: konstantinos@rice.edu
Telephone:
Midterm and Final Exams
All work must be entirely your own. You are not allowed to work with a partner or to consult on these problems with anyone except the instructor or the labbie. These exams are closed book and closed notes. You are not permitted to look at your work on previous modules or previous homeworks while taking these exams, but you are encouraged to make extensive use of the Documentation Center. Caution: Although we expect you to make extensive use of the Documentation Center to assist you with these problems, when you are asked to explain concepts or notation, you should not copy your answers verbatim from the Documentation Center. Present the answers in your own words. Avoid jargon and special notation; use standard English and classical Mathematical notation. When you are asked to present examples, provide your own examples; do not copy examples from the Documentation Center. All proofs and computations must be done using Mathematica; no other proofs or computations will be accepted. Please format your solutions appropriately. Use text format, not input format, when you are typing text. Write coherent sentences and paragraphs; part of your grade will depend on how clearly you present your ideas. There is a 3 hour time limit for these exams. If you get stuck on a problem, go on to the next problem and come back later to the problem that is giving you trouble. Do not waste time.
Download the Midterm 2009 here!
Download the Midterm 2009 Solutions here!
Download the Final 2009 here!
Grading
Your final grade in this course will be computed as follows:
-- 1/3 of your grade is earned from all the modules and homeworks
-- 1/3 of your grade is earned from the midterm exam
-- 1/3 of your grade is earned from the final exam
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Lectures and Group Assignments