CS 141: File Processing

(This syllabus is still under construction)

Quarter:     Winter 97 
Room:        244 NA
Time:        8:00 AM-8:50 AM  M-F

Course Objectives:

             Students will be familiar with the diffrent file organization,
             access methods, and secondary storage devices.

Course Description:

	     This course introduces the different file organizations:
             sequential, relative, indexed, and multiple-key files, and 
             secondary storage devices. Prerequisite: CS 139 or consent
             of instructor. CS 130 is not a prerequisite.

Software and Tools Used to Support Class:


	
	 E-mail
	 
Gopher
	 
Netscape
	 
Programming Tools

Required Materials:

             Textbook: File Structures Using Pascal,
             by Nancy E. Miller
             the Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company.

Grading Policies:

             The grade for the course will be assigned based on the following 
             percentages:

	 2 - 3 Tests:      80 - 100%
         
Assignments:       0 -  20% 
           

             No late assignments. If you miss a test, the final score will be 
             assigned for that test.

Instructor:

             Said C. Fares
             Office:                         2132 (255 A) Nevins Hall 
             Traditional Office Hours:       10:50 AM - 11:50 AM Monday - Thursday or by 
                                             appointment
             Electronic Office Hours:        Any day, any time
             E-mail:                         sfares@grits.valdosta.peachnet.edu
             Phone:                          (912) 333-5780

Last update January 16, 1997.