Logistics
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This course is one of the most important **foundational** courses in the
introductory course sequence for the Computer Science major. 

We will be using textbook called a **zyBook** for the course authored by
Prof. Sandy Irani: it is an e-book format that re-imagines
traditional textbook material in a unique manner by using interspersed
*participation* and *challenge* activities, exercises, and animations of
algorithmic procedures and computations. Here are the steps to get the zyBook: 

.. image:: _static/zybook.png

Staying current with required reading of material and timely completion of the 
assigned textbook activities (both participation activities and challenge 
activities), will have a huge impact on how well you perform on the 
problem sets, exams and
class discussions. You **must** complete the activities by the assigned 
date to get credit for them: notes in the zyBook will provide the
deadlines for completion.

Some key points to remember:

* The class will meet twice a week on TTh from 2pm to 3:20pm in
  FA-219. Class attendance is *mandatory* - I will carry
  out spot attendance and give regular in-class quizzes.

* Additional notes, clarifications, and expository content
  related to the zyBook material will be linked from the zyBook itself. 

* The Rutgers **Canvas** site will be used for hosting all the material (shared
  documents, online discussions, quizzes, problem set submission,
  grades) in the course.

Other Resources
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The mathematical foundations of Computer Science have evolved from
centuries of mathematical thought and the combined work of generations of
mathematicians. As such, many resources are available to the student to
pursue more detailed investigations into specific topics.

From time to time, I will share links to resources (articles,
videos etc.) that provide additional insight into a particular
concept or topic. When appropriate, I will also post explanatory
material for specific problems posed or discussed in class.