Metropolitan Community College
Class Syllabus – 2009-10 Winter
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Introduction to Computer Programming
INFO 1003 9A
5.0
5 Dec 2009|20 Feb 2010
Sa|8:00 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m.
26 Dec 2009
18 Dec 2009
05 Feb 2010
SOC MHY 210 (formerly MAH 145)
Academic Resource Centers (SOC CON 217, etc.)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
HOURS*
M, W, Sa: 1:00p-2:00p
Th:
10:00a-11:00a
3:30p-4:30p
T:
1:00p-2:00p
METRO OFFICES
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
SOC MHY 110F
738-4089
(voice-mail)
738-4535
EVC 125
289-1450
289-1222
*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(s):
Academic Program Area:
Dean’s Office Telephone:
(402) 556-3071
areinarz@mail.mccneb.edu (alt: areinarz@mccneb.edu)
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/AReinarz/ (also see
http://sharepoint.mccneb.edu/ctvacommons/Reinarz/)
Information Technology & E-Learning
457-2660 (Tom Pensabene, tpensabene@mccneb.edu)
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 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
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.
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Use various design tools to design and code a computer program.
Describe the concepts of decision making utilized in programming.
Describe the concepts of looping structures utilized in programming.
Discuss how modularization is used in designing a computer program.
Define and manipulate single-dimensional and multiple-dimensional arrays.
Discuss basic concepts used in object-oriented programming and introduce Alice.
Describe the use of classes and object in an object-oriented program.
Describe the concepts of an event-driven program and the object-oriented concept of inheritance.
Describe the use of concepts of decision making, looping, arrays and etc. in an object-oriented
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:
Publisher:
Starting Out with Alice
Current
Author:
Addison-Wesley
Tony Gaddis
Software:
1) Alice: comes with Alice textbook or web download
2) Structured Flowchart (SFC): download at
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/areinarz/ctva/myfacweb/Programminglinks2.htm
3) Visio: from MSDNAA; more information at
http://sharepoint.mccneb.edu/msdnaa/default.aspx
CLASS 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.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT WORK
TYPES OF ASSESSMENT/ASSIGNMENTS
a. Types of student work (quizzes, exams, papers, projects, etc) that will be assessed
Assignments and tests will be used to assess your understanding of the material.
b. Other assignments (required reading, homework, 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.
c. How assessments are measured, how students will receive assignments, and how
assignments will be submitted
The majority of programming assignments require the student to take a basic set of program requirements and, based on
knowledge gained from reading and class participation, develop a program using the typical program development process.
Work will be evaluated on the adequacy of problem analysis and planning; usage of comments to describe and clarify
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input/processing/output requirements, data variables and constants, and program logic; correctness of coding generated;
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
or omissions. Typical point assignments for Bohl & Rynn chapters is 20 points. Typical point assignments for Alice (Gaddis)
chapters is 10 points.
Both exams will be a combination of closed-book true/false, multiple choice, etc. and open-book short essay and performance
type problems: write flowcharts, solve problems, write code, programs, algorithms, etc..
Assignments are announced verbally in class, with a recap on the instructor’s web site for this course. 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. Assignments should be submitted in printed form to facilitate the
assessment process. Assignment computer files should also be submitted to the instructor via removable media (or e-mail).
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.
d. Make-up and late assignment policies
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments turned in late MAY lose 10% per week. Late assignments MAY not be accepted after two weeks overdue.
Please contact instructor regarding the circumstances of any late work.
MAKE-UP TEST PROCEDURES:
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.
e. How/when you will give student feedback on their progress
Grades will be reflected on the returned items. 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.
f. When papers/projects/tests/etc. will be returned
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.
GRADING POLICY:
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.
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.
USE OF STUDENT WORK:
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).
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Please note: Nothing in the preceding paragraph overrides the restrictions on sharing or distribution of
solutions to assignments and tests discussed below under the Academic Honesty Statement.
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION 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%. 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.
The following interprets (new) college attendance policy and may be subject to adjustment.
 Students who attend no class meetings up to and including the Section Census Date published in the Class Schedule
at www.mccneb.edu/schedule/default.asp may be disenrolled from the class [i.e., the instructor reports a “WX”].
There is no appeal for this disenrollment.
 On July 1, 1995, federal financial aid regulations began requiring educational institutions to track all financial aid
students who receive grades of "F" to determine if they received the "F" because of non-attendance. If a student
receives an "F" grade for non-attendance [reported as “FX” by the instructor], the Financial Aid office must return
all or a portion of the student's federal funds to either the student loan lender or to the Department of Education.
Students receiving financial aid and who receive an “FX” grade are considered to have unofficially withdrawn from
the class and may be required to return some or all of the financial aid funds they received for taking a class or
classes. “FX” grades appear on official transcripts. The “FX” grade does affect GPA calculations in the same
manner as “F.” A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive a final grade mark of “FX,”
indicating an absence-related failure, or a failing (F) grade. If an instructor issues a grade of “F,” the college will
assume that the student completed the course and “earned” the “F” grade.
 Current policy of instructor: unless there is documented instructor assent to an alternative means to meet course
requirements, your grade will be reported as “FX”
o If your final grade computation is “F,” AND you have not attended class for two weeks or more,
cumulative; OR
o If you have not attended class for four weeks or more, cumulative, regardless of final grade computation;
OR
o If you fail to take either the mid-term OR the final exams or both.
 Also remember, to remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Satisfactory Academic
Progress standards (http://www.mccneb.edu/fa/standards_of_progress.asp,
http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/financialaid.asp,
http://www.mccneb.edu/bogpolicies/policies/40000/40302_student_academic_progress_and_review_of_academic_s
tatus.htm, and http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/academicinformation.asp#standardsacademicprogress).
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Code of Conduct
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp), which calls for responsible and cooperative behavior. Please think
critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and
maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/.html.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for classwork may be subject to copyright protection. Additional
information about copyright is provided on the library website at http://www.mccneb.edu/library or by your instructor.
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.
Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
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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.
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.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw by calling Central Registration at 402457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure [to meet the attendance and participation requirements of the course and] to officially
withdraw will result in either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade, [unless there is documented instructor
assent to alternative means to meet course requirements]. [The former procedure for instructor withdrawal of a student
(“IW”) is no longer available.] The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Academic Resource Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive learning environments that
can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic
computing, reading, math, and writing skills. 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 the Academic Resource, Math, and Writing Centers is in the Student Handbook, College Catalog,
and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
If you have a disability that may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please contact a Disability Support
Services 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 visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/ and/or contact Student Services.
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TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 457-2900 or
mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
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.pdf.
Departmental Policy:
USE OF COLLEGE COMPUTERS
When you use computers in College academic resource centers, learning centers, libraries and many classrooms, you will
need to login using your student username and password. Your username is the same as your WebAdvisor username and your
initial password is your student ID with leading zeros to make it seven digits. If you need assistance, please contact staff at
any of the computer labs, learning centers and libraries; your instructor may also be able to help.
It is recommended that students save their files to removable media often as they work. The College reserves the right to take
steps necessary to maintain the confidentiality of student identity information through the use of automatic logouts and
screensavers.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
NOTICE: This syllabus sets forth a tentative schedule of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes.
However, the instructor reserves the right to modify this schedule to enhance learning for students. Any modifications will
not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will conform to the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan
Community College. [In the event the College closes classes for any reason, the dates of the scheduled activities will be
followed as outlined.]
CHAPTERS
Week
TOPIC
1
12/5/2009
2
12/12
3
12/19
4
1/2/2010
5
1/9
6
1/16
7
1/23
8
1/30
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2/6
10
2/13
11
2/20
Tools for Structured &
Object-Oriented Design
Review Syllabus & Class Introduction
Introduction to Structured Design
Introduction to Alice
Simple Sequence Control Structure
IF/THEN/ELSE Control Structure
DOWHILE Control Structure
Modularization
CASE Control Structure
DOUNTIL Control Structure
Introduction to Arrays
Starting Out with Alice
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2
3
4, 5
6
7
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9
1, 2; App. A
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4.1-4.3
4.4-4.5
MID-TERM EXAM
Introduction to Object-Oriented Design
Classes, Objects, Methods, & Parameters
Inheritance
Other Class and Object Relationships
Interaction: Events & Event Handling
List and Arrays in Alice
Repetition: Recursion
Array Applications (Extra Topic)
Master File Update Processing (Extra Topic)
Control-Break Processing (Extra Topic)
FINAL EXAM
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1, 5
11
12
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8
13
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15
IMPORTANT DATES See attached or http://www.mccneb.edu/sos/enrollman.asp. Note: Metro’s Academic
Calendar is at http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp?Theme=2 )
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Student Services Important Dates
2009 – 2010 WINTER
November 30, 2009 – February 26, 2010
Winter Tuition Payment Due Date .............................................................. November 2, 2009 (M)
Winter Quarter Begins ............................................................................... November 30, 2009(M)
Last class before Holiday Recess ................................................................. December 21, 2009(M)
Holiday Recess (College Closed) ......................................... December 25, 2009 – January 1, 2010
Spring/Summer Priority Registration begins .....................................................January 6, 2010(W)
Martin Luther King Recess/College closed .................................................... January 18, 2010 (M)
Spring/Summer General Registration begins...................................................January 20, 2010(W)
Graduation Application Deadline Winter Quarter .......................................... February 1, 2010(M)
Fall Term “I” Grades Due ............................................................................ February 18, 2010(Th)
Last Day of Winter Classes ............................................................................ February 26, 2010(F)
Grades Due and Posted to WebAdvisor by 5 p.m. ............................................... March 2, 2010(T)
The Last Day to Drop for a “W” grade is also the last day for students to change from Credit to Audit or
Audit to Credit with instructor approval. Students must drop by this date to avoid being assigned a grade
of “F”. NOTE: “Last day to drop” refers to grades only.
To view the Last Day to Drop specific to your course section, go to the online class schedule at
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classschedule.asp and click on the Important Dates next to the course.
The Refund drop dates for each course section are automatically calculated based on the start and end
dates and the number of sessions for the course. NOTE: Refer to refund policy below to determine the
last day to receive a refund for your course.
REFUND POLICY
Eligibility for a refund is automatically calculated by the date of the withdrawal. The amount of refund
is based on the number of class meetings held prior to the withdrawal compared to the total number of
scheduled sessions for the course. Students can access the tuition refund calculator through WebAdvisor
to see what refund percentage they would receive through midnight of the current day.
For refund or account questions call: (402) 457-2405 or 1-800-228-9553, extension 2405.
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