Class Syllabus – 2013/Fall
CLASS IDENTIFICATION
Title:
Prefix/Section:
Credit Hours:
Class Begins/Ends:
Meeting Day/Time:
No-Class Days:
Section Census Date:
Last Day to Withdraw:
Introduction to Computer Programming
INFO 1003 7A
5.0
9/3/2013 thru 11/14/2013
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
None
9/16/2013
10/31/2013
Delivery Type/Class Location: Classroom /SOC MHY 210
Lab Location: SOC CON 217 (2 nd
floor: Academic Resource Center)
Course Web Address: (See faculty web site)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name: Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS* LOCATION PHONE FAX
MTWTh 10:00a-11:00a
M W 2:00p-3:00p
SOC MHY 110
402-738-4089
(voice-mail)
402-738-4535
*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):
(402) 556-3071 areinarz@mccneb.edu
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/AReinarz/ (also see https://mccadc.mccinfo.net/infodept/areinarz/Course%20Resources/ )
Academic Program Area: Dr. T. C. Pensabene, Dean of Information Technology & e-Learning
( tpensabene@mccneb.edu
)
COURSE INFORMATION
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. Students use printer spacing charts, flowcharts, pseudo code, and algorithms to document logic as a solution to a programming problem. Student use current programming software to implement the logic as a computer program.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: High School Algebra recommended; Co-requisite: INFO 1001
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the computer programming process.
2.
Demonstrate skill using various design tools to design and code a computer program
3.
Describe the concepts of decision making utilized in programming.
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4.
Describe the concepts of looping structures utilized in programming.
5.
Understand how modularization is used in designing a computer program.
6.
Define and manipulate single-dimensional and multiple-dimensional arrays.
7.
Describe how to develop and utilize a menu-driven program.
8.
Define and describe recursion.
9.
Define basic concepts used in object-oriented programming.
10.
Describe the use of Classes and Object in an object-oriented program.
11.
Describe the concepts of an Event-driven program and the object-oriented concept of
Inheritance.
REQUIRED & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Textbook: Starting out with Programming Logic & Design
Edition: 3rd
Author: Tony Gaddis
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
Materials: removable, submittable media
See textbook and handouts for a discussion of software needed for this course. Students enrolled in this course may obtain a licensed copy of Microsoft

Visual Studio (VS) and Microsoft

Visio at no charge, for use on their own computer. MCC is currently using VS 2010. Earlier versions of VS are generally acceptable. See the following link for details on using MSDNAA/DreamSpark: https://mccadc.mccinfo.net/msdnaa/SitePages/Home.aspx
. This software is yours to keep. Students may also find the “Raptor” and “Structured Flowchart (SFC)” programs helpful. Links to these may be found on the instructor’s web site.
CLASS STRUCTURE:
In each lecture during this course, the instructor will cover material the student needs to learn and accomplish. In addition, written handouts may 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 may be used. 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 ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments and tests will be used to assess your understanding of the material.
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. A typical point assignment for Gaddis chapters is 20 points. Full points are awarded for the inclusion of the specified item(s), with points being deducted for notable problems. All programs must adhere to programming style guidelines and
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will be graded based on the programming requirements. Examples of each will be handed out in class or may be found in the textbook.
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 mark-up and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Assignments
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Grading Scale Course Requirements
Letter Grade Percent
Range
A
B
C
D
F
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
Below 60
Activity
Assignments
Exam
Frequency
15
2
Weight of
Grade
321 points
300 points
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).
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)
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 and some material will be covered that is not in the text. Therefore, attendance is necessary to understand the course material. Each student is expected to recognize the importance of class attendance and promptness. Chronic tardiness or lack of attendance will contribute to non-achievement of course objectives. 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.
To remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Satisfactory Academic
Progress standards ( http://www.mccneb.edu/fa/standards_of_progress.asp
). Complete information about WX and FX is posted at http://www.mccneb.edu/facultyandstaff/3resourcecenter.asp. (Find WX and FX links under “Quick Links.”)
WX: After the first class meeting and through the Census Date, the instructor will disenroll (WX) students who have never attended. The Census Date is listed under the Important Dates for the course in the official Class Schedule at http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/ .
FX: An FX is a final grade given to a student who stops attending a class, does not return, and fails.
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Students are not permitted to browse the Internet, read email, or otherwise use the computer or mobile technology during lecture time, unless the instructor so directs. Using the computer or mobile technology during lecture may be distracting to both the instructor and students who are actively listening. Ignoring this policy will result in lowering your attendance and participation grade. (CT)
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/ .
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and permission. If recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation from College Disability Support Services. Permitted recordings are to be used only for the individual student’s educational review of the class session and may not be reproduced, posted, sold or distributed to others. Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Student
Conduct Code.
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 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/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf
.
Instructor Policy:
Please note: ANY sharing or transfer of assigned work, solutions, test contents, or answers, between a student and any other person or party; in part or in whole; whether by Internet search or browsing, file 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 paragraphs; will be considered academic misconduct and be sanctioned with disciplinary action in accordance with the above paragraph. The instructor considers this statement to be a first warning. All detected or reported instances of academic misconduct will receive a 0 grade and will be reported to the Academic Dean. Any student who participates in more than one detected or reported incident of academic misconduct will receive a course grade of F. Stronger penalties may apply based on the student’s history of academic misconduct. 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 responsibilities 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.
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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, excepting for “closed book” assessments, are the student textbook for the class, lecture notes, class handouts, and technology documentation and help materials. Unauthorized sources are any materials that provide or purport to provide an answer or solution to any assessment
(assignment, exam, etc.), or portion thereof, or allow the student to present material for assessment prepared with less intellectual or creative engagement than he or she would have had to invest if said unauthorized material were unavailable. Permission to use general resources, such as the Internet, does not constitute permission to use unauthorized sources that may be found on or in such general resources.
In summary, grades and degrees are awarded to an individual for his or her demonstrated competencies and abilities. Therefore, 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 through My Services on the MCC My Way portal at http://myway.mccneb.edu/ or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure 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 last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Academic Resource Centers (ARCs), 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:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/ .
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 MCC My Way 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 ARCs 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:
•
1st Level: Instructor
•
•
2nd Level: Appropriate Academic Dean
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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5 10/1
10/3
6 10/8
10/10
7 10/15
10/17
8 10/22
10/24
9 10/29
10/31
10 11/5
11/7
11 11/12
11/14
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.
Week
1 9/3/2013
9/5
2 9/10
9/12
3 9/17
9/19
4 9/24
9/26
TOPIC
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
CHAPTERS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ASSIGNMENTS
See online resources
Arrays
Sorting and Searching Arrays
Files (option)
Menu-Driven Programs
Text Processing (option)
Recursion
Object-Oriented Programming
GUI Applications & Event –Driven
Final Review
Final Exam
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
IMPORTANT DATES ( www.mccneb.edu/sos/enrollman.asp
)
ACADEMIC CALENDAR: http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp
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Classes begin ..................................................................................................................... Sep 3 Tu
 Census Date/Tenth Day* date ........................................................................................ Sep 16 M
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class without receiving a grade ......... Varies by Class**
Student Withdrawal Deadline to “drop” a class with a refund varies**....... See Refund Policy 
Summer quarter “I” incomplete grades are due .................................................................. Nov 4 M
Classes end ....................................................................................................................... Nov 18 M
Fall grades due and posted by 7:00 a.m. ........................................................................... Nov 20 W
Thanksgiving Day recess/college closed ................................................................. Nov 28 – Dec 1
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Winter 2013 (13/WI) Registration begins Sep 11 W
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Winter 2013 (13/WI) Registration begins ................ Sep18 W
General Registration Winter 2013 Registration begins (13/WI) ........................................ Sep 25W
*
Tenth Day is the date on which your enrollment level is checked.
**
To view the last day to withdraw “drop” a class to prevent receiving a grade, go to the class schedule found online 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. 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 an “F” grade.
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. The Census Date  is the date on which Financial Aid Student’s enrollment is checked to determine the type and amount of authorized funds for the quarter. Payment is based on enrollment as of that date.

A student is responsible for withdrawing “dropping” from a course(s) if unable to attend. Nonattendance or non-payment does not relieve a student from the obligation to pay.
An official schedule change that reduces or terminates a student’s academic credit load may entitle the student to a refund. Go to “My Services” and click “Student Accounts”, then “Tuition
Modeler” to see the refund percentage received through midnight of the same day you “drop” withdraw from a class.
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