Metropolitan Community College
Course Syllabus – 2014-2015/Spring
COURSE IDENTIFICATION
Title:
- Data Structures and Algorithms
Prefix/Section:
- INFO 2537 8A
Credit Hours:
- 4.5
Begins/Ends
:
- 10 Mar 2015/19 May 2015
No-Class Days:
- n/a
Meeting Day/Time:
- T/6:00 p.m. – 9:40 p.m
Section Census Date:
- 19 Mar 2015
Last Day to Withdraw
- 05 May 2015
Delivery Type:
Classroom
Class Location:
- SOC MHY 210
Lab Location:
- SOC CON 217 (2nd floor) Academic Resource Center (ARC)
Course Web Address:
See Faculty Web Site
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
M, W
T, Th
11:00a-12:00p
1:00p-2:00p
4:00p-5:00p
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
SOC MHY 110
402-738-4089
(voice-mail)
402-738-4535
SRP 128
402-537-3800
402-537-3834
*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. Tom C. Pensabene, Dean of Information Technology & e-Learning
(tpensabene@mccneb.edu)
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
This course builds upon the foundation provided by the INFO 1522-1532 sequence to introduce the
fundamental concepts of data structures and the algorithms that proceed from them. Topics include
recursion, the underlying philosophy of object-oriented programming, fundamental data structures
(including stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, trees and graphs), the basics of algorithmic analysis,
and an introduction to the principles of language translation. The course also provides broad coverage of
the C programming language, where it differs from C++.
Course Prerequisites: INFO 1532 (CPT 125): C++ Programming II
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Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand storage classes, their scope and persistence...
2. Understand the C Preprocessor, the C Library and the ANSI-C Standard.
3. Understand and be able to use Structures, Unions, and Enumerations.
4. Understand and be able to use in a C program, typedefs and Complex Declarations.
5. Understand linked and double linked lists and be able to use them in a C program.
6. Understand and be able to write code to generate Queues, Circular Queues and Stacks.
7. Understand the basic concept of modular programming and be able to develop programs from
modules.
8. Be familiar with the capabilities of Make files and be able to create a simple make file to assist in
the generation of an executable program.
Required & Supplemental Materials:
Title 1: C: How To Program Edition: 2013—7th or current
Author: Deitel & Deitel
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 978-0-13-299044-8
Title 2: C++ Programming: Program Design Including Data Structures Edition: 2015—7th or current
Author: D. S. Malik Publisher: Course Technology
ISBN: 978-1-285-85275-1
Materials:
Submittable media (flash drive, e-mail, floppy disks, etc.)
Students enrolled in this course may obtain a licensed copy of Microsoft Visual C++ (or Visual Studio) and Microsoft Visio
at no charge, for use on their own computer. Visual C++ (VC++) is a component of Visual Studio (VS). MCC is currently using
VS .NET 2012 Ultimate and Visio 2013. See the following link for details on using MSDNAA:
http://sharepoint.mccneb.edu/msdnaa. You may also use any other ANSI/ISO-compliant C/C++ compiler.(Note: VC++ will
correctly treat your program as a C program if the source file has a .c extension in place of the normal .cpp extension.)
Course 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
1. Types of Assessment/Assignments
a. How students will be assessed (Quizzes/Exams/Papers/Projects/etc)
Student progress is measured against the course objectives listed earlier by means of in-class participation, C/C++
computer programs, as well as periodic written and hands-on skills testing. Assignments will be C++ programs,
for the student to work on either at home or in one of the computer labs. Programs are vital to achieving the
course objectives. Students will write C/C++ programs based on material learned over the chapters in the
textbook. Please retain copies of your submitted work. Typical program submittals must include:
 design/format/layout documentation for all program input and output,
 a hierarchy diagram and/or UML (where appropriate),
 flowcharts (or pseudo-code or IPO charts),
 printed source code as successfully compiled and executed,
 printed output from a successful test execution,
 listings of all test input and output files, and,
 on submittable storage medium:
o source files for all printed documentation,
o the program source code as successfully compiled and executed, and
o all data files needed for testing program execution.
Programming assignments will be evaluated on:
 the adequacy of program planning;
 correctness of coding generated;
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 usage of comments to describe and clarify program logic, variable 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 for a 25 point program is as follows:
1 input layout(s)
1 printer/output layout(s)
1 hierarchy diagram
2 flowchart or pseudocode
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)
2 standard coding style & related
issues
2 correct procedural logic/method
2 correct compile
10 correct run
--------25 total
Exams consist multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions and short programming segments. The exams
will test material presented in the reading and other assignments, and during class meetings.
b. 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 the class meeting
date.
This course requires students to work an average of 1.5 hours per week in hands-on, lab activity. Students are
responsible for completing all lab work outside of the classroom. A “personal” version of the software used in this
class is available to the student at additional cost. Metro provides the necessary software in this classroom and in
all MCC Academic Resource Centers.
c. 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.
d. Schedule of assessments/assignments (See below.)
2. Grading Policy
A percentage grade will be obtained by dividing the total points a student earns by the total possible points for the course. The
points for each assignment and test may be found in the PROJECTED SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS found at the end of
the syllabus. The percentage grade will then determine the letter grade for the course, according to the following table:
Letter Grade
Percentage Range
Point Range
A
90%
100%
540
600
B
80%
89.9%
480
539
C
70%
79.9%
420
479
D
60%
69.9%
360
419
F
0%
59.9%
0
359
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3. Maintenance of Student Records
a. How/when student receive feedback on their progress
b. When papers/projects/tests/etc. will be returned
c.
d.
The programming assignments and exams will be returned in class one week after they are turned in to the
instructor. Grades will be reflected on the returned items. Students may obtain their current cumulative grade from
the instructor before or after class. The exams will be reviewed in class but retained by the instructor.
Grade books (grade spreadsheets) should be kept by the instructor for a minimum of one (1) year.
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.
4. 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.
5. 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
1. 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.
Attendance/Participation Reporting: To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for the class, the instructor will
officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date. Students in this section of INFO 2537 must attend a
class meeting by 19 Mar 2015.
RETAINING COPIES OF SUBMITTED WORK:
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.
2. Expected Classroom Behavior/Suggested Expectations
a. Class Participation (Yes!)
b. Disruptive Classroom Behavior (Not!)
c. Portable Electronic Devices Usage (If not disruptive)
d. Internet Use During Class
Students are not permitted to browse the Internet, read email, or otherwise use the computer during lecture time, unless
the instructor directs you to access the computer. Using the computer during lecture is distracting to both the instructor
and students who are actively listening. Ignoring this policy will result in lowering your attendance and participation
grade. (INFO)
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3. COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Conduct Code
(http://mccneb.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Course-Catalog/Student-Services/Student-Conduct), 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/.
4. 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.
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.
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, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, 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 preceding paragraph. The instructor considers this
statement to be a first warning. All detected or reported instances of academic misconduct will receive a 0 grade for
the entire work submitted 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. 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 course 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
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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 a failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION
section of this syllabus.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning and Tutoring 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 Learning and Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers is in the My Way portal, the College Catalog,
and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/ltc/.
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/.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status,
age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to its programs and activities or in its treatment or hiring of
employees.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
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If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet, call your Internet provider.
If you need help connecting to the course from the Blackboard login page, refer to “Getting Started Online” at
http://www.mccneb.edu/elearning/orientation.asp.
If you are unable to solve the problem, email BlackboardSupport@mccneb.edu or call 402-457-2834.
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 402-457-2900 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.
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 zeroes to make it seven digits. If you need assistance, please contact staff at any
of the LTCs and libraries. Your instructor may also be able to help.
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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.
Special Assignment for Week 2, Malik option, in lieu of Deitel 11.7-10
Modify the “Checking Account Balance” Programming Example in Chapter 5 of Malik (4th ed., pp. 250ff.
or 5th ed. Web site) as follows:
1) Program should allow processing of multiple accounts.
2) Input lines (records) with account numbers and beginning balances should come from a separate old
master input file stream.
3) The transaction lines (records) should come from a separate transactions input file stream. When
creating a transaction file for program input, each transaction line (record) should be prefixed with the
appropriate account number.
4) Account numbers in the two input file streams should be in strict ascending order. Use a merge
algorithm to match account numbers from the two input file streams. That is, your program should be able
to process all input by making a single, “simultaneous” “pass” through both input file streams. You will
need to deal with situations where one input file stream reaches “End of File” before the other. Input
processing is complete only when “End of File” is reached for both input file streams. There may be
multiple transactions for a given old master account.
5) When a different account number is encountered on transaction input, before processing this different
account the account number and ending balance of the account you were just working on should be
written to a separate new master output file stream in a record format compatible with future use as an old
master input file stream. If there are no (valid) transactions for a given old master account record, the old
account data should be written to the new master file stream unchanged. Never just drop an old master
input from the new master output.
6) Errors, such as “No existing account for transaction xxx…x,” “Old account nnnnnn out of order,”
“Transaction xxx…x out of order,” etc. should be written to the same output file stream that receives
output in the book’s example.
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SECTION V: SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS: See Instructor web site for updated assignments.
Wk
1
2
3
4
Date
3/10/
2015
3/17
3/24
3/31
5
6
4/7
4/14
7
4/21
8
4/28
9
5/5
10
11
5/12
5/19
Topics
INFO 1522 Review & Compare C & C++
Introductions
Beginning-Level Output & Input
Control Structures
Functions
Random number generation (new)
Storage Classes & Scope
Recursion (new)
C++ string Class
Arrays (INFO 1522 Review)
D: Deitel (6th)
Chs. 1-2
2.2-3, etc.
Chs. 3-4
5.1-9
5.10-11
5.12-13
5.14-16
6.1-5, 6.9
Pointers (INFO 1532 Review & Compare)
Pointers & Functions, & C’s
Simulated Call-By-Reference
Characters & C-Strings (INFO 1522 & new)
Formatted I/O (Compare C & C++)
Structures (INFO 1532 Review)
Unions (new)
Classes (INFO 1532 Review)
Bitwise Operations (new)
Enumerations (INFO 1522 Review)
Namespaces (INFO 1522 Review)
Files (Compare C & C++)
INFO 1532 Review & Compare
Dynamic Memory Allocation
Deep Copy, Classes & Pointers
Dynamic Array-Based Lists
Aliases & Classes
Searching Arrays & Big-O (new)
7.1-5, 7.7-11
7.4
Sorting Arrays & Big-O (new)
6.6-7; 7.6, 12
App. F (web)
Heap Sort
Review for midterm test
MIDTERM TEST
Self-Referential Structures (new)
Linked Lists
Searching Linked Lists
Sorting Linked Lists
Stacks (array- & linked-list-based) (new)
Queues (array- & linked-list-based) (new)
Circular Queues (array-based)
Trees (AVL Trees) (new)
Graphs (in the topological sense) (new)
The C++ Standard Template Libr. (new)
Preprocessor (review & new)
Additional C Topics (new)
Course Review
Final Exam
M: Malik (5th)
Chs. 1-2
Ch. 3
Chs. 4-5
Chs. 6-7
App. G
Ch. 7: pp. 382-92
Ch. 16
Ch. 8
Ch. 9: pp. 486-510, 517-30, 53146
Ch. 13: pp. 746-55, 759-61
Ch. 13: p. 764
Ch. 8
Ch. 9
10.1-7
10.8
n/a
10.9-10
10.11
n/a
Ch. 11; 14.9
Ch. 9: pp. 510-7, 530-1
Ch. 3
Ch. 10
12.3; 14.11
Ch. 13: pp. 755-9, 761-4, 765-7
Ch. 13: pp. 768-95
Ch. 13: pp. 796-809
Ch. 13: pp. 809-11
(Ch. 10: pp. 573-4)
Ch. 19: pp. 1184-1202
(Ch. 12: pp. 718, 722-3)
Ch. 19: pp. 1202-25, (1235-56)
Ch. 19: p. 1235
6.8
Proj’s
50
50
Chs. 11-14
Ch. 8: pp. 434-53
Ch. 8: pp. 452-8
Ch. 3; App. E
All above material
12.1-2
12.4
Ch. 17
Ex. 12.21
Ch. 17: pp. 1018-9, 1027-8, 1045
Ch. 19: pp. 1225-34, PE7, PE9
12.5
Ch. 18: pp. 1084-1133
12.6
Ch. 18: pp. 1133-71
Ch. 18: pp. 1136-45
12.7
Ch. 20 (+ Handout)
Ch. 21 (+ Handout)
Ch. 22
Ch. 13
14.2-8, 10, 12
50
150
50
50
150
600
The schedule of assignments is subject to change by the instructor. In the event the College closes classes
for any reason, the dates of the scheduled activities will be followed as outlined above.
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1. IMPORTANT DATES Note: Metro’s Academic Calendar is at
http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp?Theme=2 )
2015 (14/SP) Spring Quarter Important Dates
Classes begin .................................................................................................................................................... Mar 6 F
Census Date/Tenth Day* date ..................................................................................................................... Mar 19 Th
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
Spring Break/College Closed .............................................................................................................. April 4-5 Sa-Su
Winter quarter “I” incomplete grades are due ..................................................................................................May 7 Th
Classes end ................................................................................................................................................... May 21 Th
Spring grades due and posted by 7:00 a.m. ....................................................................................................May 26 Tu
Current Student (greater than 50 hours) Summer 2015 (15/SS) Registration begins….. Mar 19 Th
Current Student (less than 50 hours) Summer 2015 (15/SS) Registration begins ........................................... Mar 23 M
General Registration Summer 2015 (15/SS) Registration begins ................................................................... Mar 26 Th
*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.
 REFUND
POLICY 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.
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 Refund Modeler” to see the refund percentage received through
midnight of the same day you “drop” withdraw from a class.
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Revised: May-03