Metropolitan Community College
Course Syllabus – 2007-08 Spring
COURSE IDENTIFICATION
Title:
Introduction to Computer Programming
Prefix/Section:
INFO 1003 7A
Credit Hours:
5.0
Begins|Ends|No-Class Days: -5 Mar 08|21 May 08|9 Apr 08
Meeting Day|Time:
-MW|12:00 p.m. thru 2:15 p.m.
Last Day to Withdraw
-6 May 2008
Delivery Type:
Classroom
Class Location:
-SOC MAH 145
Lab Location:
-Academic Resource Centers (SOC CON 217, etc.)
Course Web Address:
See Faculty Web Site
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
- Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
M, Th:
T, W:
10:00a-11:00a
2:30p-3:30p
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
SOC MAH 201F
738-4089
(voice-mail)
738-4535
M:
4:00p-5:00p
SRP A144
537-3800
537-3834
Th:
4:00p-5:00p
FOC 8 203
457-2624
457-2946
*Stated office hours may need to be changed due to special circumstances or events. If the student wishes to meet with the
instructor at a time other than scheduled office hours, the student should make an appointment with the instructor.
Home phone:
Email Address:
Faculty Web Site:
Academic Program Area:
Dean’s Office Telephone:
- (402) 556-3071
- areinarz@mail.mccneb.edu, areinarz@mccneb.edu
- http://ctva.mccneb.edu/areinarz
- Information Technology
- 457-2660 (Tom Pensabene)
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
This course provides the beginning programmer with basic logic processing to enable the student to
design procedural and object-oriented computer programs. The course emphasizes problem-solving
skills utilizing logical concepts and steps to design a computer program solutions. The student uses
flowcharts, pseudocode, and algorithms to document logic as a solution to a programming problem.
Course Prerequisites/Co-requisite: INFO 1001
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Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to do the
following:
1.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the computer programming process.
2.
Use various design tools to design and code a computer program.
3.
Describe the concepts of decision making utilized in programming.
4.
Describe the concepts of looping structures utilized in programming.
5.
Discuss how modularization is used in designing a computer program.
6.
Define and manipulate single-dimensional and multiple-dimensional arrays.
7.
Discuss basic concepts used in object-oriented programming and introduce Alice.
8.
Describe the use of classes and object in an object-oriented program.
9.
Describe the concepts of an event-driven program and the object-oriented concept of
inheritance.
10.
Describe the use of concepts of decision making, looping, arrays and etc. in an objectoriented program.
Required & Supplemental Materials:
Title 1:
Tools for Structured and Object-Oriented Design
Edition:
Seventh Edition
Author:
Marilyn Bohl, Maria Rynn
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Title 2:
Edition:
Author:
Publisher:
Learning to Program with Alice
Current
Wanda P. Dann, Stephen Cooper, Randy Pausch
Prentice Hall
Course Structure:
a. Major activities that will occur during class time
In each lecture during this course, the instructor will cover material the student needs to learn and accomplish. In
addition, written handouts will be provided from time to time. These will be used to supplement the text material
and expand the course.
Instruction will consist mainly of lecture material presented by the instructor. In some classes, group discussion and
demonstration will be utilized. In all meetings, discussion opportunities will be provided and the student is
encouraged to ask questions and clarify information as the instructor is lecturing and/or presenting material.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
1. Types of Assessment/Assignments
a. Identify how students will be assessed (Quizzes/Exams/Papers/Projects/etc)
Assignments and tests will be used to assess your understanding of the material.
The majority of programming assignments (labs) require the student to take a basic set of program requirements and,
based on knowledge gained from reading and class, develop a program using the typical program development
process. Work will be evaluated on the adequacy of program planning; correctness of coding generated; usage of
comments to describe and clarify program logic, data element usage, and input/output requirements; adequacy of
program testing procedures; and adequacy of program documentation. Of course, the program should also run
correctly. Full points are awarded for the inclusion of the specified item(s), with points being deducted for notable
problems. Typical point assignments for these various aspects of programming, based on a 25 point total, are as
follows:
1 input layout(s)
1 printer/output layout(s)
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1 hierarchy diagram, UML, etc.
2 flowchart(s), pseudo-code, or IPO(s)
2 standard coding style & related issues
2 correct procedural logic/method
2 correct compile
10 correct run
--------25 total
Usage of comments in program:
1 general description of the program
1 misc. input/output requirements
1 purpose & use of each variable (variable table)
1 program logic (for each function/module)
Both exams will be at least partially performance type tests. Write flowcharts, solve problems, write code; programs,
algorithms.
b. Identify other assignments (Required reading, homework, and etc)
The student will have specific assignments to read and master. These assignments are indicated in the course
schedule and/or outlined by the instructor. The student should have read the material prior to class meeting date.
Students are responsible for completing all assignments outside of the classroom. While you may choose to do
this work someplace other than the College, Metro provides academic resource centers and computer labs for
students who do not have the required resources or facilities available to them.
On very rare occasion, the instructor has been unable to find any record of work that a student claims to have
submitted. There may be several reasons this has occurred, including loss or theft of the work before it gets to the
instructor, or oversight on the part of the student or instructor. The student should understand that grades are based
upon achievement of learning objectives and successful completion of assignments. If work is missing, for whatever
reason, it becomes impossible for the instructor to evaluate it and assign a grade. It is highly recommended that
students keep backup copies of all work submitted toward the unlikely event that it might need to be resubmitted.
c. State make-up and late assignment policies
Students MUST be present on the day of an announced test. If the instructor is informed BEFORE THE TEST
concerning a valid absence, other arrangements MAY be made. There will be no retakes of tests. Test dates are not
firm and are therefore subject to change.
Assignments tuned in late may lose 10% per class day for up to a week and may then receive a grade of 0. No
assignments will be accepted after the test has been given. Also, see “Attendance” above.
d. Attach schedule of assessments/assignments (See below.)
2. Grading Policy
a. State grading policy for the course
Letter grades will be determined using a standard 10% spread, where the percent is determined by adding up the
total number of points achieved for assignments and tests and dividing by the total number of points possible.
3. Maintenance of Student Records
a. State how/when you will give student feedback on their progress
b. State if papers/projects/tests/etc. will be returned and when
Test will be returned after grading for review in class and then recollected and retained for record keeping purposes.
All other work is graded and returned as soon as possible, usually by the following week. All grades are kept by the
instructor in a grade book and on computer, which students may see at any time by asking the instructor.
c. Grade books (grade spreadsheets) should be kept by the instructor for a minimum
of one (1) year.
d. Student tests, papers, projects, etc., that were graded by faculty for determining
the final grade and were not returned to the student, should be kept for one (1)
year.
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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Required Expectations
1. Attendance Policy
The course will be covered partially by assigned portions of the text and may be presented in a sequence different
from the text. Material will also be covered that is not in the text. Attendance is necessary to understand the course
material. Each student is expected to recognize the importance of class attendance and promptness. CHRONIC
TARDINESS AND ABSENCES MAY RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE FINAL GRADE BY 10%.
Excessive absences or unsatisfactory progress will subject the student to administrative withdrawal from the course.
If a student should miss a class for any reason, he/she is expected to cover the material he/she missed on his/her
own. All work must be made up to the satisfaction of the instructor.
2. Expected Classroom Behavior
Suggested Expectations
1. Class Participation (Yes)
2. Disruptive Classroom Behavior (No)
3. Portable Electronic Devices Usage (No)
4. Internet Use During Class (No, unless instructor directs)
Notice: This syllabus is written as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and
expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this
schedule that may result in enhanced or more effective learning for students. These
modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be
done within the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Metro's Learning, Math, and Writing Centers can help you achieve educational success. The staff
in these centers provides drop-in assistance with basic math, reading, writing and computer
skills. We offer a friendly, supportive learning environment. Self-paced computer-assisted
instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online
course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about these services are in the Student Handbook, College Catalog, and
online. Links to these resources are located at http://www.mccneb.edu/learningcenter/.
COLLEGE POLICIES
College policies, such as student rights and responsibilities, academic standards, plagiarism, and
etc. are outlined in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. This information can be
accessed via the online catalog at http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/catalog.asp.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: If you cannot attend and complete this course, you should
officially withdraw by calling Central Registration, 457-5231. Failure to officially withdraw will
result in either an instructor withdraw (IW) or failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is
identified on the first page of this syllabus handout.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: The college has a standard code of conduct that involves
consequences for specific academic and non-academic behavior that may result in a failing
grade, probation, or suspension from the college. More complete information about the code of
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conduct is located in the Student Services portion of the online catalog
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp).
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a disability that
may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please contact a Vocational
Special Needs Counselor, located in the Student Services Office on each campus. Metropolitan
Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented
qualifying disabilities. However, it is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations.
For further information, please contact the Student Services Office at your campus.
ADDITIONAL POLICIES
1. ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
Students are reminded that materials they may use as sources for this course may be
subject to copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the
library webpage at http://www.mccneb.edu/library, by your instructor, or by the College's
Copyright Officer.
In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), the College
imposes specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the
course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from the College. The disciplinary
procedures are available in the Counseling/Advising Centers and at
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.htm.
Instructor Policy:
Please note: ANY sharing or transfer of assigned work or test contents or
answers between a student and any other person or party; in part or in whole;
whether by disk exchange, E-mail, manual transcription, co-development of an
assignment, or any other means; unless authorized by the instructor in advance
in accordance with the guidelines in the following paragraph; will be considered
academic misconduct and be sanctioned with disciplinary action in accordance
with the above paragraph. Both originating and receiving parties will be liable to
such sanction.
Sharing of class notes and handouts is authorized. Obtaining assistance from others
(including tutors or lab techs) for specific programming issues or debugging is
authorized. However, no further collaboration is authorized for any standard
assignment. Students wishing to collaborate further must contact the instructor for
special assignments. Such special assignments must clearly identify in advance which
portions are the responsibility of each individual student wishing to collaborate. The
learning objectives, level of difficulty, and typical work involved for each portion
must be comparable to that for a single student working alone on the corresponding
standard assignment. Each portion will be graded individually. Each portion must
clearly represent the competency of the individual responsible for it, and only that
individual. The instructor reserves the right to refuse any request for special
assignments.
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Indications of unauthorized collaboration and/or intent to defraud include, but are not
restricted to, assignments, submitted by students (not necessarily from the same
section) individually under each of their respective names; but which are essentially
identical; are essentially identical except for mechanical changes such as differing
variable or module names; are essentially identical except for differing comments; or
exhibit essentially identical idiosyncratic features such as errors in syntax, style,
logic, output formatting, or spelling. The same criteria apply to submissions, by one
or more students, where those submissions bear indications of copying from any other
unauthorized source. Authorized sources are the student textbook for the class, lecture
notes, class handouts, and compiler/interpreter documentation and help materials.
In summary, since the instructor must report an individual grade for each student, the
work you submit must be your work and only your work.
2. USE OF STUDENT WORK
The ownership of student works submitted in fulfillment of classroom requirements shall
remain with the student(s): By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community
College, the student gives the College license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as
may be required by the process of instruction, as described in the course syllabus. The
institution shall not have the right to use the work in any other manner without the written
consent of the student(s).
Instructor Policy:
Nothing in this section shall be construed as superseding the College and program area
policies and procedures described and referenced in the Academic Honesty Statement.
(CT)
3. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching
and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you
may be asked to respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments
you are required to do for this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment
purposes. This will be done in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
4. TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
By using the information technology systems at MCC(including the computer systems
and phones) you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the
Metropolitan Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of
Information Technology and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be
familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be
found at the following website: http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/x15_Technology_Resources_Use.htm
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
1. SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
CHAPTERS
Week
TOPIC
1
3/5/08
3/10
Review Syllabus & Class Introduction
Introduction to Structured Design
Introduction to Alice
1
Simple Sequence Control Structure
IF/THEN/ELSE Control Structure
2
3
2
3/12
3/17
3
3/19
3/24
4
3/26
3/31
5
4/2 & 4/7
6
4/14 & 4/16
Tools for Structured
& Object-Oriented
Design
DOWHILE Control Structure
DOUNTIL Control Structure
Learning to Program
with Alice
1, 2
App. A & B; Ch 11
3
4, 5
8
Modularization
CASE Control Structure
6
7
Introduction to Arrays
9
MID-TERM EXAM
Introduction to Object-Oriented Design
Classes, Objects, Methods, & Parameters
7
Inheritance
4/21 & 4/23 Interaction: Events & Event Handling
8
Other Class and Object Relationships
4/28
Functions & If/Else
4/30
Repetition: Definite & Indefinite
Repetition: Recursion
9
List and Arrays in Alice
5/5 & 5/7 Array Applications (Extra Topic)
10
Master File Update Processing (Extra Topic)
5/12 & 5/14 Control-Break Processing (Extra Topic)
11
Final Exam
5/19 & 5/21
10
4
11
5
12
6
7
8
9, 10
13
14
15
2. IMPORTANT DATES Note: You may want to include a link Metro’s Academic
Calendar at http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp?Theme=2 )
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