Current Issues Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

COSC-1430-001 Current Issues

Prerequisites

Instructor consent

Course Description

Relevant current issues within the Information Technology field will be discussed and explored. Subject matter will vary depending on instructor and student interest.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

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  \ Access to PC
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  \ \ STUDENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING OUTCOMES:  (minimum competencies)

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  \ After studying the material 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.

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  • \ Demonstrate an understanding of Android user interface creation using Eclipse
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  • \ Demonstrate an understanding of Android backend programming using Java
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  • \ Demonstrate an understanding of event handling
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  • \ Demonstrate an understanding of inheritance, polymorphism, method overloading and method overriding
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  • \ Demonstrate a basic understanding of Exception handling
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  \ Prerequisite:  COSC 2430 or COSC 1436

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  Students Rights and Responsibilities

  Student Rights and Responsibilities

  Log in using the AC Connect Portal

  In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

  If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

  Expected Student Behavior

  \ Attendance will be taken for each class period.  The CIS Departmental Attendance policy is as follows:

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  \ 1.     Classes meet for 150 minutes per week in a regular semester.  After 150 minutes of absences for any reason, one point will be deducted from the semester average for each additional 50minute 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.  (Day and evening classes)

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  \ 2.     If you miss a lecture or lab period, it is your responsibility to determine what you have missed and take appropriate measures.  DO NOT assume that the instructor will have materials handed out in your absence with him/her at the next class meeting.  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.  It is also your responsibility to drop the course if you cannot meet course expectations.

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  \ 3.     All exams musts be taken in the classroom under the supervision of the instructor.  The instructor will set the time for the exam.  Make-up exams will be taken in the presence of the instructor or in the testing lab.  An exam may be taken only one time.

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  \ 4.     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 the entire test in question.

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  \ 5.     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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  \ 6.     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.  Emergency calls may be left with campus security, who will then contact the designated student.

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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.

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  1. \ Printing is restricted to students who are currently enrolled in Amarillo College Business Division classes.
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  2. \ Students may only print course work related to Business Division classes.
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  3. \ Printers should be used in a responsible, non-abusive manner.
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  4. \ 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.
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  5. \ Students should not change any printer configuration; any malfunctioning equipment should be reported to a lab assistant or supervisor.
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  6. \ For security, maintenance, and enforcement of this policy, students should expect NO PRIVACY concerning any printed materials.
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  \ 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.

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  Grading Criteria

  \ The final grades of will be computed as the average of:

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  1. \ Exam 1
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  2. \ Exam 2
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  3. \ Lab average
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  4. \ Final Exam
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  \ As this is a programming course, the exams will mostly involve ... writing programs!

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  \ Makeup exams will not be given unless arrangements have been made before the test.

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  \ No grades will be recorded (and late penalties will apply) until students complete the contact/contract form which will be distributed by the instructor.

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  Attendance

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  \ Students are expected to attend every class.

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  \ Roll will be taken at the beginning of class.

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  \ Makeup exams will not be given unless arrangements have been made before the test.

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  \ If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course.

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  \ This course requires work outside of class.

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  \ The computer labs, located 2^nd floor BYRD, are open:

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  \ Mon –Thur:   7:00 am to 10:00 pm
  \ Fri – Sat:         8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  \ Sun:                 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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  \ The computer labs have lab assistants available to help you.  Additionally, some classes have course work to be completed online -- consult with your instructor.

  Calendar

  \ Week 1:  Course intro

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  \ Week2:  Tools Install

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  \ Week3:  First program & Lab submission procedure

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  \ Week4:  EditText and Button widgets

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  \ Week5:  Activity life cycle

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  \ Week6:  RadioGroup & Radio Buttons

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  \ Week7:  Test1

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  \ Week8:  Silence app

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  \ Week9:  File I/O

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  \ Week10:  Graphics - intro

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  \ Week11:  Graphics - user input

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  \ Week12:  Graphics - long press

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  \ Week13:  Project selection

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  \ Week14:  Project development

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  \ Week15:  Test 2

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  \ Week16:  Final Exam

  Additional Information

  \ CIS department website:  http://cis.actx.edu/

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  \ Instructor policy statements can be found at: http://cs.actx.edu/~usnick/

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  Syllabus Created on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM

  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM