Programming Techniques and Logic Design I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

(Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

jlcarver@actx.edu

Phone

Office Location

Off campus

Office Hours

Office hours are available upon request.

Course Information

Recording Policy

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Course

COSC-1415-001 Programming Techniques and Logic Design I

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: BCIS 1305 or instructor consent

Course Description

This is an introductory course in program design and program development with an emphasis on computer programming techniques. Students use the logic structures sequence, selection and iteration to solve various programming problems. Programs are written using a current, block structured programming language with an emphasis on object-oriented design.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Starting out with Java from Control Structures through Objects, 4th ed., Gaddis
\ ISBN 978-0-13-608020-6

\ (Note: 3rd edition may be used)

Supplies

\ Access to a PC (personal computer )
\ JDK 1.5 or higher - can download from links in the course
\ \ After studying the concepts presented in this course of study, the student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program:

\ Understand the program development process.
\ Understand problem solving and logic development techniques.
\ Use program development tools such as flowcharts and pseudocode.
\ Understand the data hierarchy.
\ Design solutions to problems using the 3 basic control structures.
\ Understand modular programming and design modular programs.
\ Understand Boolean, AND, OR logic.
\ Understand the 3 types of looping structures.
\ Understand arrays: single dimensional and parallel
\ Understand various array routines such as sorting and sequential searches.

\ This is an introductory course in program design and program development with an emphasis on computer programming techniques. Students use the logic structures sequence, selection, and iteration to solve various programming problems. Programs are written using a current, block structured programming language with an emphasis on structured design.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ To view the Student Code of Conduct, visit http://www.actx.edu

\ Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work.Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College. The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or all of the test in question. Any action that compromises the computer systems at Amarillo College , including but not limited to hacking or cracking, can result in a grade of "F" in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

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\ The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or all of the test in question.\

\ Cell phones MUST be turned off or set so ringing cannot be heard for the duration of the entire class. If a cell phone can be heard in class during class time, points may be deducted from the final course grade. The use of any portable electronic device (cell phone, pager, portable media player, mp3 player, etc.) with or without ear buds is not allowed during class. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off or set to "silent" mode for the duration of the class. If a cell phone or other electronic device is heard during class time, points may be deducted from the student's final semester grade. Portable media players must be turned off. Please remove ear buds from your ears when entering the classroom.

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\ Computer Lab Printing Policy

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\ Access to Business Division printing resources are a privilege granted to faculty, staff, and students of the Amarillo College Business Division. The Department reserves the right to limit, restrict, or extend these privileges.
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\ The following regulations apply to all printers in the Business Division.

\ Printing is restricted to students who are currently enrolled in Amarillo College Business Division classes.
\ Students may only print course work related to Business Division classes.
\ Printers should be used in a responsible, non-abusive manner.
\ Excessive printing is not allowed. Printing of online books and manuals is restricted. PowerPoint presentations should be printed in “handout” layout with six slides per page.
\ Students should not change any printer configuration; any malfunctioning equipment should be reported to a lab assistant or supervisor.
\ For security, maintenance, and enforcement of this policy, students should expect NO PRIVACY concerning any printed materials.

\ Failure to comply with this policy will result in a preliminary warning. Subsequent infractions will result in loss of lab privileges and campus disciplinary action.

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:

Final grades will be assigned as indicated below.

Grade	Quality	Requirements
A	Superior	90 to 100
B	Good	80 to 89
C	Adequate	70 to 79
D	Minimum	60 to 69
F	Failing	Below 60

EVALUATION:

Student grade will be based on the following:

Major Exams (3)	40%
Comprehensive Final	20%
Participation	10%
Labs	30%

Many times the solution to homework will be discussed on the day the homework is due. Therefore, no late work is permitted.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class and also adhere to the CIS Department attendance requirements.

Check your email daily and have assignments in on time.
Attendance will be taken each class period. The CIS Departmental Attendance policy is as follows:

Classes meet twice a week in a regular semester. After two absences for any reason, one point will be deducted from the semester average for each additional absence. There are no excused absences. Two tardies equal one absence. If you leave class while class is being conducted, it will count as a tardy. If you are more than 10 minutes late, it will be counted as an absence. It is your responsibility to check with the instructor after class to correct an “absence” to a “late” if you enter the class after role has been taken and you were less than 10 minutes late.
If you miss a lecture or lab period, it is your responsibility to determine what you have missed and take appropriate measures. It is also your responsibility to drop the course if you cannot meet course expectations.
The instructor will set the times for the exams. There will be no make-up exams. An exam may be taken only one time.

Calendar

Tentative Course Schedule

Week	Date	Topic	Reading	Assignment
1	01/23/2012	Course Information	Syllabus, Course Policies	Lab 1
		Lesson 1: Introduction	Chapter 1	Review Questions
2	01/30/2012	Lesson 2: Structure of Java	Chapter 2 - pages 27-38	Lab 2
			Using JCreator	Review Questions
3	02/06/2012	Lesson 3: Variables	Chapter 2 - Pages 39-70	Lab 3
				Review Questions
4	02/13/2012	Lesson 4: Interactive Programming	Chapter 2 - Pages 70-100	Lab 4
				Review Questions
5	02/20/2012	Exam 1
		Lesson 5: Decision Structure (Part 1)	Chapter 3 - through 143	Lab 5
				Review Questions
6	02/27/2012	Lesson 6: Decision Structure (Part 2)
6	02/27/2012	switch statement, String compares	Chapter 3 - 143-end of chapter	Lab 6
				Review Questions
7	03/05/2012	Group Project 1
		Lesson 7: while loops	Chapter 4 - pages 179-193	Lab 7
				Review Questions

8	03/19/2012	Lesson 8: do while and for loops	Chapter 4 - pages 194-213	Lab 8
				Review Questions

9	03/26/2012	Exam 2	Chapter 3-4
		Lesson 9: file I/O and random numbers	Chapter 4 - pages 213-236	Lab9
				Review Questions
10	04/02/2012	Group Project 2 Lesson 10: void methods	Chapter 5 - pages 239-263	Lab10
11	04/09/2012	Lesson 11: value returning methods	Chapter 5 - pages 263-274
				Review Questions
				Lab 11
12	04/16/2012	Exam 3		Review Questions


13	04/23/2012	Lesson 12: arrays	Chapter 8 - pages 451-497	Review Questions
				Lab 12

14	04/30/2012	Group Project 3		Group Project 3
		Group Project 4		Group Project 4
15	05/07/2012	Final Exam	Chapter 1-5, 8

Additional Information

Important Dates to Remember

January 17	Classes Begin
January 18-20	Late Registration
March 12-18	Spring Break
April 6	Easter Holiday
April 9	Registration Begins Summer and Fall
April 19	Last Day to Withdraw
May 7	Final Week
May 11	Commencement

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