CMPUT 325 - Non-procedural Programming Languages
General Information
Term: Fall 2006, Lecture A1
Date and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30-10:50 am
Location: CEB 255
Number of credits: 3
Contact
Instructor: Prof. Rich Sutton
Office: ATH 3-13
Phone: 780 492 4584
E-mail: sutton@cs.ualberta.ca
Office Hours: TBA
Teaching Assistants: Kevin Andrusky, Maysam Heydari
E-mail: andrusky@cs.ualberta.ca, maysam@cs.ualberta.ca
Their will be two lab hours (time and place TBA) when the TAs will
be available to answer questions. There will also be a news group for
students to ask and answer questions. For the latest information
please consult the course web page.
Overview
A study
of the theory, run-time structure, and implementation of selected
non-procedural programming languages. Languages will be selected from
the domains of functional and logic-based languages.
Objectives
To
increase your effectiveness and sophistication as a programmer by learning
to use the tools and metaphors of functional and declarative
programming.
Pre-requisites
CMPUT 201, 204, 229 or E E 380, MATH 120
Required Textbook
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs, second edition, by Abelson and Sussman with Sussman. MIT Press 1996.
Course Topics
The course will cover the first four
chapters of the required textbook. To get a sense of the
material to be covered, see the online version of the textbook. The content of the course is described more fully in the course web page.
Course Work and Evaluation
| Course Work | Date | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | In-class | 5% |
| Exercises | Weekly | 35% |
| Mid-term | Tues Oct 24 |
10% |
| Project | Tues Dec 5 |
20% |
| Final Exam | Fri Dec 15 |
30% |
IMPORTANT: The final exam schedule for the University can change. Students must verify their final exam dates on BearTracks when the Final Exam Schedule is posted.
Exams are open book, but no electronic or living organic aids.
Grading System
Grading will be done partly on absolute measures of what has been learned and partly on the distribution of scores in the class. The result is expected to be consistent with university standards for higher-level undergraduate courses.
Deferred Exams
If a deferred exam is permitted, it will be written on Jan 4, 2007.
Re-evaluation
Any
questions or concerns about marks on a particular assignment must be
brought to the instructor's attention within 10 days of its return date. After that,
remarking or re-evaluating will not be considered.
Remarking will be done on assignments as a whole and may result in a
lower rather than a higher grade.
Policy
Course Outlines
Policy about course outlines can be found in Section 23.4(2) of the University Calendar.
Academic Integrity
The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of
academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar
with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the
policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to
familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student
Behaviour (online at www.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm)
and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions
of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation
of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty
is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from
the University. (GFC 29 SEP 2003)
All forms of dishonesty are unacceptable at the University.
Cheating, plagiarism and misrepresentation of facts are serious
offenses. Anyone who engages in these practices will receive at minimum
a grade of zero for the exam or paper in question and no opportunity
will be given to replace the grade or redistribute the weights. Any
offense will be reported to the Senior Associate Dean of Science who
will determine the disciplinary action to be taken Typical
sanctions for serious violations of the Code have included disciplinary
grade reductions, disciplinary failing grades, suspension or permanent
expulsion from the University.
Deferred Exam Policy
A deferred exam will be
permitted only in exceptional circumstances, such as a debilitating
illness. If permitted, it will be on the date indicated above.
Collaboration
Students are not permitted to
work on assignments or projects together. Talking about the
assignments with other students is permitted and even encouraged, but
don't bring a pen or computer to such discussions.
Excused Absences
Excused absences for medical or other reasons will be handled on a case by case basis. Assignments that are late by one class period will be marked down by effectively one letter grade.
Department Policies
Refer to Department Policy to learn about:
- Collaboration
- Excused Absences
- Conditions of Use
University Policies
The University of Alberta policies include, but are not limited to, the following:
