Introduction to Programming with C# SYLLABUS
Catalog #765-432-10) & Class # 01-234-567
Spring 2011
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor: Mark C. Neustadt
Office: 123 Truax
Telephone: 608.332.6108
Email: markneustadt@gmail.com
Office Hours: 9:00 – 5:00
CLASS INFORMATION
Course Description: This course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge
skills process and understanding of creating computer programs using the C# programming language
Credits: 3
Course Format: Face-to-Face
Class Schedule: Monday nights from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Truax Campus – Room 362
Pre-requisites: None
Textbook: Beginning C# 2008 (APress – ISBN: 978-1-4302-1033-7)
Supplies: None
COURSE COMPETENCIES: You have the opportunity to learn the following skills in this course:
1. Create a functional C# program which will accomplish specific tasks
2. Justify design decisions made in the creation of the functional C# program
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Student Responsibilities: Students are expected to be familiar with Madison College policies and
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at http://matcmadison.edu/student-rights-responsibilities.
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prohibited at Madison College. Plagiarism is defined as passing of another person’s work as your own.
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to this page on the Madison College Website to review all Academic Integrity and Misconduct policies
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Withdrawal Policy: If a situation arises that prevents the successful completion of this course, please
note that it is each student's responsibility to formally withdraw from this course.
Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial for benefiting from the course. If you cannot attend a class, it is
your responsibility to obtain the material missed as lectures will not be repeated to individual students. Due
dates for any labs, assignments, exercises, projects, etc. will not be adjusted due to a student’s absence. All
materials handed out in class are available out in Blackboard. If you have any questions in regards to this
policy, you must contact the instructor in writing.
Submitting Work: All non-programatic work must be submitted as directed in Microsoft Word format,
either as a .doc or .rtf file. Please name your file in the following way, with the assignment name, your
last name, and the course name. For example, Research Paper 1_Smith_Accounting 101. Programatic
work must be a compress (ZIP) file of your entire solution directory. The ZIP file should be named
according to the specifications outlined above.
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for monitoring your student e-mail account. Student e-mail can be accessed at:
http://stu.matcmadison.edu/.
Technical Assistance: Student Computer Help Desk is located in the Truax Campus Library Room 230.
Student lab assistants are available in person, and by phone, (608) 243-4444; toll-free at (866) 277-4445;
by email at http://matcmadison.edu/student-helpdesk to provide computer support to fellow
students. These services are available Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m., and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. In addition, students can call an after hours help desk until
10pm most days, by calling (608) 246-6666.
Disability Act Statement: Madison College complies with all provisions of the Americans with
Disabilities Act and makes reasonable accommodations upon request. Please contact Disability
Resources Services at 246-6716 (Students who are deaf via Relay 711), room 159 at Truax or email
drs@matcmadison.edu
If you have an accommodation card from their office indicating that you have a disability which requires
academic accommodations, please present it to me so we can discuss the accommodations that you might
need in this class. It is best to request these accommodations at the beginning if not before class so
there is ample time to make the accommodations.
Class Cancellation: Besides local radio stations and the Madison College website, students can call the
hotline to inquire about weather related school closings. (608) 246-6606.
Learner Responsibilities: As a student in this class, I expect you to:
 take responsibility for your own learning.
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be prepared for class and be an enthusiastic participant during class
treat others with tolerance and respect
act responsibly and reliably in group work
set high standards for your work
Instructor Responsibilities: As your instructor, I commit to communicating openly and frequently with
you about this class. I will maintain a professional, safe learning environment adhering to the policies of
the college. You can expect a reply to communication, be it via e-mail, through online discussions,
voicemail or in person, within 24-48 business hours.
Blackboard:
A Blackboard course site has been created for this class. You can access this course by logging in to the
following page: http://blackboard.matcmadison.edu/
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Madison College Blackboard Student Support information:
http://matcmadison.edu/blackboard-help.
Consult your instructor for support with Blackboard problems
Computer difficulties are not a long-term excuse for non-participation. If you experience problems
with your computer, call the computer help desk at (608) 243-4444 or toll-free at (866) 277-4445.
They can talk you through fixing many, many problems.
Blackboard Outages: Madison College does its best to keep our Blackboard classroom up and
running. However, despite our best efforts, our virtual classroom may go down unexpectedly. If
you cannot access our classroom, here is what you should do:
o Phone the student help desk: (608) 243-4444; toll-free at (866) 277-4445. They can often
resolve your problem over the phone.
Sources of Assistance for this course
1. Other textbooks
Reading about any topic as presented by different authors is always one good technique for
gaining additional insight. Besides the course textbook, a number of books about computer
concepts have of course been published. Some of these may be obtained from the MATC
IRC. Many bookstores in Madison carry texts on a wide variety of information technology
topics.
2. Instructor
Your instructor is available to discuss matters related to data processing and your progress
in this course. Most questions relating to the four main course projects should be asked in
class or in the discussion boards within Blackboard for this course, so that all students
receive identical information about these projects. Assistance is available during office
hours. In addition to the posted office hours, office appointments may be set up in advance
for other times if some unusual circumstance precludes your use of the posted times.
In general, information technology is a challenging occupation. As an information technology student, it
is unavoidable that you will at times feel under pressure. You may, at times, become tense and perhaps a
little angry--with grades, assignments, the computer, instructors, other students, and yourself. The
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ability to persevere through adverse circumstances--fair or unfair--is an important ingredient to success.
However, if you feel the frustration/anger is the result of some problem over which your instructor has
some influence, see your instructor. Bring evidence of the problem. Bring suggested resolutions of the
problem. And remember that in large institutions, there are rules and regulations, and not all problems
can be completely resolved by your instructor.
Other Resources:
 Peer to Peer Tutoring Services at Madison College: http://matcmadison.edu/tutoring
 Counseling Services at Madison College: 608-246-6076, http://matcmadison.edu/counseling.
 Career Resources at Madison College: (608) 246-640, http://matcmadison.edu/sdc
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 List any specific resources required from the Library here
 [Online Courses] Include a statement about proctored testing guidelines or requirements if you require
students to use a proctor.
Syllabus Changes: As your instructor, I retain the right to make changes based on the timeline of the
class, feedback from learners and/or logistical issues and will inform you as soon as a change is made.
Grading Policy:
The course grade is based on projects, exams, reading/topic quizzes, and attendance/participation with
percentages assigned as shown below. Specific due dates for assignments can be found in Blackboard. The
course averages 600 points per semester.
Assignments and Assessments
# of Activities
Assignments
Quizzes/Exams
Projects
Attendance/Participation
8
4
1
Total Points
Possible/Percentage
25%
25%
40%
10%
Grading Scale:
Grade
% Attained
A
92% through 100%
AB
88% through <92%
B
82% through <88%
BC
78% through <82%
C
72% through <78%
D
66% through <72%
F
Below 66%
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Course Calendar:
Date
Topic/Competency
Readings or Preparatory
work
Assignments Due, tests,
etc. or Important Notes
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