Syllabus
August 29, 2018 Rohit and Isabel
Course Description
Spatial reasoning skills are strongly correlated with success in engineering and computer science, especially at the introductory levels. Sometimes this is due to the spatial nature of
the tasks, but more often it is because professors, texts, and peers use diagrams, figures, and spatial terms and ideas to help explain complicated but not intrinsically spatial concepts. Many students, who didn’t develop these skills before coming
to college, are at a disadvantage.
This is a student-taught class, geared towards students who are interested in computer science or engineering, or thinking of taking a class on a related subject during their time at UVa.
Course Materials
Aside from common writing instruments, you will be provided with any other materials you may need. This course does not require a textbook.
Pre-Requisites
We have no formal prerequisites, however students who have not completed CS2150 may benefit the most from this course! No computer science skills or knowledge is required to have fun and
do well in this class.
Course Instructors
Isabel Alvarez - Computer Science Major (ia2ew@virginia.edu)
Rohit Musti - Computer Science Major (rm3qg@virginia.edu)
Professor of Contact
If a student has a significant issue with the course, grades, or instructor, contact the course professor.
Professor Luther Tychonievich
Office: Rice 208
Email: tychonievich@virginia.edu
Grading Policy
Participation: 50%
Homeworks: 25%
Activities: 25%
Participation: Attendance will be taken every class meeting. This is a small class, so we encourage everyone’s active participation. Each unexcused absence will result in a 10% deduction from your final grade. If you need to miss a class, please contact the course instructors.
Homeworks: There will be 5 homework assignments throughout the course. For each assignment, you will have no less than one week to complete your work. If you need help with any of the homeworks, or are unable to complete it on time, please
reach out to the course instructors.
Activities: Unlike the homework assignments, these activities will be conducted during class time. You will be graded on your participation rather than on your performance. You will be notified whenever an in-class activity will count towards
your grade.
If there is any problem fulfilling one of these grading requirements, please speak to the course instructors and we will work with students on a case-by-case basis.
SDAC and Other Circumstances
If you have been identified as an SDAC student, please let the Center know you are taking this class. If you suspect you should be an SDAC student, please schedule an appointment
with them for an evaluation. We happily and discretely provide the recommended accommodations for those students identified by the SDAC. Please contact us at least one week before an activity where your accommodations come into play so we can arrange
appropriate accommodations.
Website: http://www.virginia.edu/studenthealth/sdac/sdac.html
If you have other special circumstances (athletics, other university-related
activities, health issues, etc.) please let us know as soon as you know these may affect you in class.
Lesson Topics
Lesson 1: Welcome to Spatial Reasoning!
Lesson 2: Initial Assessment and Sketching I
Lesson 3: Sketching II
Lesson 4: Reflections and Symmetry
Lesson 5: Rotations
Lesson 6: Cross Sections
Lesson 7: Game Day!
Lesson 8: Combining Solids
Lesson 9: Spatial Relations
Lesson 10: Spatial Orientation
Lesson 11: Review
Lesson 12: Survey of Spatial Topics I
Lesson 13: Survey of Spatial Topics II
Lesson 14: Final Assessment and Conclusion