Computer Programming Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

COSC-1330-002 Computer Programming

Prerequisites

Course Description

Introduction to computer programming in various programming languages. Emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation and documentation. Includes coverage of language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices and disks/files.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Supplies

• Access to a PC (personal computer)
• Visual Studio 2015 Enterprise or Community Edition
• Reliable access to the Internet
• Removable Storage media or cloud storage
• Your Amarillo College Student ID (printed since 2015)

Student Performance

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 three basic control structures
• Understand modular programming and design modular programs
• Understand Boolean, AND, OR logic
• Understand the three 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, which in this case is object-oriented design.  Object-oriented design is a recurring topic throughout this course and will be applied to most every assignment and exam after the topic has been introduced.

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 the 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. 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 and pagers 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.  Portable media players must be turned off.  Please remove ear buds from your ears when entering the classroom. 

Computer Lab Printing Policy:

Access to Business Division printing resources are a privilege granted to faculty, staff, and students of the Amarillo College Business Division. The Division reserves the right to limit, restrict, or extend these privileges.

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

Final grades will be assigned as indicated below, after rounding to the nearest whole number:

 

Student grades will be based on the following:

 

Many times the solution to homework will be discussed on the day the homework is due.  Therefore, no late work is permitted. Additionally, the assignment with the lowest grade will be dropped.

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 via an electronic AC ID card swipe process.  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. 

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Additional Information

This course requires work outside of class. The computer labs, located 2nd floor BYRD, are available for this use.

The computer labs have lab assistants available to help you.