SYLLABUS HANDOUT
for
Spring, 2010-11
Introduction to Computer Programming
INFO 1003 – 7A
Alan R. Reinarz
WELCOME TO METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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SYLLABUS
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SECTION I: THE CLASS AND THE INSTRUCTOR
COURSE SECTION AND TITLE:
ACADEMIC YEAR/QUARTER:
INSTRUCTOR’S NAME:
MEETING DAY/TIME:
LOCATION OF CLASS:
LOCATION OF LABS:
INSTRUCTOR NAME:
INFO 1003 7A
Introduction to Computer Programming
2010-11/Spring
Alan R. Reinarz
MW/10:00a.m.-12:15 p.m.
SOC MHY 210
SOC CON 217 (2nd floor: Academic Resource Center)
(http://www.mccneb.edu/arc/locations.asp)
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
T/Th
11:00a-12:00p
M/W…….1:30p-2:30p
T…………4:00p-5:00p
SOC MHY 110F
402-738-4089
(voice-mail)
402-738-4535
M
SRP A144
402-537-3800
402-537-3834
4:00p-5:00p
*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:
IMPORTANT DATES:
DATE CLASS BEGINS:
DATE CLASS ENDS:
CENSUS DATE:
LAST DATE TO DROP CLASS:
DATES CLASS DOES NOT MEET:
402-556-3071
areinarz@mccneb.edu
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/AReinarz/ (also see
http://sharepoint.mccneb.edu/ctvacommons/Reinarz/)
Information Technology & E-Learning
402-457-2660 (Tom Pensabene, tpensabene@mccneb.edu)
3/9/2011
5/23/2011
3/22/2011
5/7/2011
N/A
SECTION II: THE COURSE
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides the beginning programmer with a firm foundation in concepts used in structured and
object-oriented computer programming. The course emphasizes the use of mathematical problem solving
and logic needed to understand a problem. The student uses printer spacing charts, flowcharts, pseudo
code, and algorithms to document logic as a solution to a programming problem. The student uses current
programming software to implement the logic as a computer program.
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COURSE PREREQUISITES: High School Algebra
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate a basic understanding of the computer programming process.
Demonstrate skill using 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.
Understand how modularization is used in designing a computer program.
Define and manipulate single-dimensional and multiple-dimensional arrays.
Describe how to develop and utilize a menu-driven program.
Define and describe recursion.
Define basic concepts used in object-oriented programming.
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.
REQUIRED/SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Textbook:
Edition:
Author:
Publisher:
Materials:
Starting out with Programming Logic & Design
2nd
Tony Gaddis
Addison-Wesley
Two 3.5 disks or a USB memory stick
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
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.
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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).
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
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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 (recent) college attendance policy and may be subject to adjustment.
 “WX” denotes an administrative withdrawal/disenrollment of a student who registered but never attended class. A
student who attends no class meetings up to and including the Section Census Date published in the Class Schedule
at www.mccneb.edu/schedule/default.asp will be disenrolled from the class should the instructor report a WX.
There is no appeal for this disenrollment. Any student who has been withdrawn from a class via the WX
withdrawal and wishes to be reinstated must obtain faculty approval to re-register for the course. The student will
need to use the CLOSED CLASS/LATE REGISTRATION form. (There is no late registration for online classes.)
WX is not a grade or other transcript mark; it is only a code used by the instructor or the College.
 A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive either 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. 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 based on the date(s) of last attendance posted
by the instructor(s) in conjunction with the FX grade at the end of the quarter. “FX” grades appear on official
transcripts. The “FX” grade does affect GPA calculations in the same manner as “F.”
 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.
 Avoiding the FX Grade: When a student has earned the FX grade prior to the end of the quarter, he or she may
avoid receiving the failing grade by withdrawing from the course before the Last Date to Withdraw from Class.
This date is posted under the Important Dates for the course on the official Class Schedule at
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain contact with the instructor to know
if he or she may be subject to an FX grade and/or to drop the course in a timely manner.
 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
_status.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 class work 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.
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
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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.
The ordinary policy of this instructor, when a violation of the above Procedure Memorandum V-4 in regard to
academic misconduct is detected per the above paragraphs, is to award 0 points for the submitted work or
test(s). This includes all parties involved in the work or test(s) in question. Repeated violations may lead to
failure for the course, or suspension or dismissal from the college.
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.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 457-2900 or
mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
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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/X-15_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.
PROCEDURE FOR GRADE APPEALS AND OTHER COURSE CONCERNS:
A student who wishes to appeal a grade or other course matters should follow the appeal procedure listed below. The appeal
process for course grades or other course matters must be initiated no later than the end of the quarter (last class day)
following the quarter in which the course was completed. The appeal process begins when a student writes a letter to the
instructor (1st level of appeal). If dissatisfied with the appeal at any level, the student may appeal in writing to the next
level:
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1st Level: Instructor
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2nd Level: Appropriate Academic Dean
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3rd Level: Vice President for Learning and Academic Affairs
Course concerns are best resolved with the course instructor. If you feel you have an on-going issue, you must first e-mail
the instructor with your course concerns in a respectful, straightforward manner. The purpose of this e-mail is to seek a
resolution between you, the student, and the instructor, pointing specifically to the syllabus and how you (as the student) can
show that the procedures set up in the syllabus were not upheld. At this point, most disputes can be resolved. A further
appeal makes it to the level of Dean only in rare cases when a written appeal to the instructor is unsuccessful. If after the
instructor/student dialog a disagreement remains, you may contact the dean’s office via e-mail including:
(1)
Your initial correspondence to the instructor
(2)
The instructor’s reply to you
(3)
Your supporting data that the procedures established in this syllabus were not upheld.
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SECTION V: 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.]
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TOPIC
CHAPTERS
Review Syllabus
Introduction to Computers and Programming
Input, Processing, and Output
Modules
Decision Structures and Boolean Logic
Repetition Structures
Functions
Input Validation (option)
Mid-term Review
Mid-term Exam
ASSIGNMENTS
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Sorting and Searching Arrays
Files (option)
Menu-Driven Programs
Text Processing (option)
Recursion
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Final Review
Final Exam
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IMPORTANT DATES (www.mccneb.edu/sos/enrollman.asp)
ACADEMIC CALENDAR: http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp
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2010-11 Spring Quarter Important Dates
Classes begin ................................................................................................................. March 9 W
Spring recess (College closed) ........................................................................... April 23-24 SA-SU
Classes resume from Spring recess ..................................................................................April 25 M
Fall Priority for Current Students 50+ credits w/Webadvisor only ................................ April 27 W
Fall Current Student Webadvisor only registration begins .................................................May 4 W
General Registration begins ..............................................................................................May 11 W
Student Withdrawal Deadline to drop a class ......................................................... Varies by class*
Winter Term Incomplete “I” Grades Due .........................................................................May 18 W
Classes end ..................................................................................................................... May 24 Tu
Instructional work days ............................................................................................ May 25-27 W-F
Memorial Day recess (college closed) .................................................................. May 28-30 SA-M
*To view the Last Day for a student to withdraw “drop” a class; go to the class schedule found on line at
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classschedule.asp. Then, find the course section and click on the Important
Dates link on the same line as the course title. The refund/withdraw dates for each course section are
automatically calculated based on the start and end dates and the number of sessions for a course. A student
must withdraw by this date to avoid being assigned a grade of “F”.
REFUND POLICIES for Credit Courses
A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Non-attendance or
non-payment does not relieve a student from the obligation to pay. To withdraw “drop” from a course, log on to
WebAdvisor https://webadvisor.mccneb.edu and click “Register and Drop Sections”.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may entitle the student
to a refund. The eligibility and amount of a refund is automatically calculated by the date of the withdrawal. A
student may see the refund percentage received through midnight of the same day by logging into WebAdvisor
and clicking on the Tuition Refund Calculator. Note: Schedule changes may have implications for students
on Financial Aid. Check with the Financial Aid Office prior to any schedule changes at 402-457-2330.