Programming Fundamentals I Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

COSC-1436-001 Programming Fundamentals I

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Math 1314 or COSC 1415

Course Description

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming, and provides a comprehensive introduction to programming for computer science and technology majors. Topics include software development methodology, data types, control structures, functions, arrays and the mechanics of running, testing and debugging. This course assumes computer literacy. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.)

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(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

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On Campus Course

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• \ demonstrate management of files and directories in UNIX (Linux) environment,
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• \ demonstrate the ability to successfully launch applications in the UNIX (Linux) environment,
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• \ demonstrate visual, event-driven, distributed, object-oriented software design,
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• \ demonstrate a working knowledge of the three fundamental components of computer science: theory, abstraction, and design.
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• \ demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem and design an algorithmic solution for it,
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• \ demonstrate the ability to evaluate and compare different program designs,
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• \ demonstrate the ability to be able to write from scratch, edit, compile and debug procedural programs.
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• \ demonstrate a basic understanding of runtime space and time efficiency.
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\ FOOD/DRINK: It is the policy of the Mathematics and Engineering Department that food and drink be allowed in the classroom setting, at the instructor's discretion, but food and drink are not allowed in the Computer Labs.

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Your semester grade (90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, Below 60 F) will be determined as the average of all major exams and lab average (lab average will count as an exam).

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

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\ Students are expected to attend every class.

\ Roll will be taken at the beginning of class.

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

\ 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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