Dr. Nazmus Sadat

Syllabus: CS 321

Overview     Syllabus

Please check Canvas for the full syllabus for the specific class/section you registered for. A general overview of the important parts are outlined below.

Required Textbook

We will use a zyBook, which offers highly interactive content, animations, activities, challenge questions, and videos. Here are the instructions to access the book:

1. Sign in or create an account at https://learn.zybooks.com

2. Enter zyBook code: BRADLEYCS321SadatFall2023

3. Subscribe

Make sure to select the correct class section when you subscribe. A subscription is $58. Students may begin subscribing on Aug 07, 2023 and the cutoff to subscribe is Nov 29, 2023. Subscriptions will last until Dec 27, 2023. However, students can print and save (PDF) their zyBook for future reference.

Hardware & Software Requirements

• A personal computer is required for this course. Recommended configuration: a 64-bit Windows/Mac/Linux machine with 8 or 16 GB of RAM.
• Chromebooks will NOT work.
• For the hands-on parts of the course, we will use a virtualization software, VirtualBox (FREE).
  • VirtualBox may not work on recent MacBooks with Apple silicon (M1 or M2 chip). Please check the full syllabus on Canvas for potential workarounds.
• This course requires the use of LockDown Browser for all exams. Installation guide is available on Canvas.

Grading

Grade Components:

Attendance	Participation Activities	Homework	Quizzes	Midterm Exam	Final Exam
5%	5%	25%	20%	20%	25%

Make-up policy: There will be NO make-up tests without a valid and documented reason. Unexcused absences for the quizzes, midterm, or final exam will result in a grade of zero.

Late submission policy: Late assignment submissions will be penalized at the rate of 10% (of total points) per day.