HW+Assignments

Homework Assignments

 * DUE MAY 11**
 * Correct your Analysis and resubmit it on Tues. May 11.**
 * Define vocabulary up to Lesson9 - File I/O**


 * Due by Wed. Apr. 28, 2010 -**
 * 1) All vocabulary should be updated up to Lesson 7.
 * 2) Do the following first step in the Dossier: **The Analysis**
 * 3) Refer to the example Dossier handout I gave you. Also click on the **Dossier link** on the navigation bar at left for more information and examples. Open this doc and **read the IB grading rubic and examples of the Analysis stage on pages 67-90:** [|d_5_comsc_tsm_0505_1_e.pdf] . FOLLOW THIS GUIDE!
 * 4) ANALYSIS IS **DUE BY Wed. APRIL 28!** - THIS IS YOUR HW BETWEEN NOW & THEN.

DUE BY April 1, 2010 Bring in a single subject notebook also buy a flash drive (USB memory stick) >=4G

**__DECIDE ON A CLASS PROJECT__!!!!!** (the Dossier) - find someone that could use a program solution to a task they do to improve things. Click on the **Dossier** link on the navigation bar at left for some insight. Keep in mind that some of these examples are more complicated and involved than others or than yours needs to be.

AlSO: Read all pages at this link: [|How File Compression Works] In a word document with your name and date at the top and the topic title centered. Create a list of 5 new vocabulary words and definitions. Give a summary of the topic. Include the following:
 * 1) Name 2 types of file compression
 * 2) When do you typically use each type.

List 2 new things you learned. Be ready to talk about the topic in class. Did you find this topic interesting?

**DUE BY March 15, 2010 Bring in a single subject notebook also buy a flash drive (USB memory stick) >=4G**
[|How Operating Systems Work]

**Due Feb. 15, 2010:**

 * 1) **Download and answer Paper1 below (Paper 1 Exam Practice):**


 * Paper1 References:**
 * [[file:Lecture4-Boolean Algebra.pdf]]
 * [|Logic circuits and boolean logic:]
 * [|Logic gates]
 * [[file:CoE243_Lect2.pdf]]
 * [|logic gates]


 * [|Binary Tree Search]
 * [|Binary Tree Example]

Possible Sources: [|http://www.khake.com/page17.html] Post your results to the discussion tab. Put your full name in the subject window! || Monday 9/21/09 || Go to [|www.howstuffworks.com], click on the **Computer** tab and then on any sub-category. Read or view videos to learn about the topic. Provide a summary of the topic on this discussion board. Be prepared to share what you have learned with the class! To Post your results: # Click on Discussion Tab above.
 * OLD HW ASSIGNMENTS:**
 * **No.** || **Description** || **Due Date** ||
 * 1 || Find 6 careers that are computer science related and provide a brief description.
 * 2 || **__NEWS__** - **Due** **on the 1st of each month:**
 * Find an article that relates to computer technology, networking, information systems, databases, data security, etc.** - it must relate to computers. I DO NOT want to know the latest product released by a company! # You may obtain an article from a magazine, newspaper or the web (Go to google and do a search on "computer science news".) Read it, read some background information about the topic from another source. **Type your summary in MS Word first, proofread and check for spelling errors!** Your To post your summary: # Click on Discussion Tab above.
 * 1) Type your LAST NAME & ARTICLE TITLE in the subject window. CHECK TO SEE NO ONE ELSE IS DOING THE SAME ARTICLE!!!
 * 2) In the main window, state the article's title, source and date. Provide a summary of the article.
 * 3) List 2 new technical terms and their definitions. || Start Date: 10/1/09 ||
 * 3 || **__HOWSTUFFWORKS__** - **Due** **on the 15th of each month:**
 * 1) Type your LAST NAME & TOPIC NAME in the subject window.
 * 2) Type your summary.
 * 3) List 2 new technical terms and their definitions. || Due on the 15th of each month. ||