Current Issues Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Mark Usnick (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
Byrd Business Building 302B
Office Hours
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY |
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OFFICE HOURS 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
OFFICE HOURS 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
OFFICE HOURS 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM |
OFFICE HOURS TBA |
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COSC 1336 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM |
COSC 2336 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM |
COSC 1336 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM |
COSC 2336 9:00 AM - 11:15 AM |
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COSC 1337 12:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
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COSC 1337 12:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
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Course Information
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
Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:
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
Prerequisite: 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.
Student Resources Student Resources Website
Department Expectations
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Hours
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
NO TEXTBOOK IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CLASS
Supplies
You will need access to the Internet and a Windows PC.
Student Performance
STUDENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING OUTCOMES: (minimum competencies)
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.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Android user interface creation using Eclipse
- Demonstrate an understanding of Android backend programming using Java
- Demonstrate an understanding of event handling
- Demonstrate an understanding of inheritance, polymorphism, method overloading and method overriding
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of Exception handling
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog 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
Grading Criteria
| "lab0" | 1% |
| lab average | 33% |
| midterm exam | 33% |
| final exam | 33% |
Attendance
Since our class is a "hybrid", most of the course content will be web-based with optional in-class lab periods that you can attend to get help with homework assignments.
\ \Attendance is required for the first day's orientation and also for the midterm and final exams which will be given during our class's scheduled dates and time. Makeup exams will not be given.
\ \Use the schedule (below) and any updates provided by your instructor to meet deadlines in the course.
\ \Email is the primary tool your instructor will use to share information about assignments. Check your email daily!
\ \Note that this class will require a considerable amount of time outside of class to complete all of the course work!
\ \If you stop working on the class and your average drops below a 60 due to missed assignments and you do not officially drop the course by the deadline, you will receive an F for the course. The deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes.
\ \Homework, Late Work, and Computer Lab Policies can be found at:
\ \ \Calendar
Week 1: Course orientation
Week2: Tools Install
Week3: First program & Lab submission procedure
Week4: EditText and Button widgets
Week5: Activity life cycle
Week6: RadioGroup & Radio Buttons
Week7: Seated, in-class midterm exam
Week8: Silence app
Week9: File I/O
Week10: Graphics - intro
Week11: Graphics - user input
Week12: Graphics - long press
Week13: Project selection
Week14: Project development
Week15: Project development
Week16: Seated, in-class comprehensive final exam
Additional Information
New Social Services Office at Amarillo College
Resources for social services or emergency services for students are available at - http://www.actx.edu/resources/. So please let me know if there is some situation that you have that is interfering with your performance in the class, and be sure to take advantage of the resources available through the Social Services Office.
CIS Labs
2nd floor Byrd Building. Labs open 7 days a week. Students can get help with this course as well as other technical help.
Helpful Links:
CIS Web Site: http://cis.actx.edu
Direct link to AC Connect portal and courses as well as your AC Connect email- https://acconnect.actx.edu/. You will log in with the same ID and password you use for WebAdvisor. Contact AskAC (806-371-5000) for help if you have trouble with your log in.
AskAC - http://www.actx.edu/contact/- Please contact AskAC for technical help. Contact your instructor for help with this class.
Student Help Center - http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=178- Offers technical help to AC students
Writers' Corner
If you feel you need help organizing and writing course work, check this out:
Writers’ Corner: Tutoring with Pizzazz - http://www.actx.edu/english/index.php?module=article&id=36. Writers' Corner is a great resource for help with writing papers and assignments. They can't help you with the content of your work, but they can help you write your work in the proper format.
AC Distance Education Home Page - http://www.actx.edu/de/- Information on requirements and taking an online course.
Learn about using AC Connect (Blackboard) and using features of our course by reviewing the following tutorials:
Blackboard On Demand Learning Center for Students– http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm
AC Connect Student Resources- http://www.actx.edu/ctl/index.php?module=article&id=222
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM