Advanced Computer Programming Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Course

ITSE-2359-001 Advanced Computer Programming

Prerequisites

<p>Prerequisite: COSC 1330 or COSC 1315 or instructor consent</p>

Course Description

Advanced programming techniques including file access methods, data structures, modular programming, program testing and documentation.

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Department Expectations

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
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Student Service Center 117
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

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Textbooks

Supplies

• Access to a Mac (MacOS must be at least High Sierra or later, specifically)
• XCode
• Reliable Access to Internet
• USB Flash Drive (2GB or larger)
• Your Amarillo College Student ID (printed since 2015)

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.

 Review the material from the Swift II course -  including program design process, syntax, logic errors, compile process, data types, Strings, logic structures, boolean, AND, OR, looping structures, and some basic GUI design

• Demonstrate an understanding of modular programming design
• Design several abstract data types and class types in such a way that each type has a set of operations and a set of values that can be used independently of knowledge of implementation
• Demonstrate an understanding of accessors and mutators, constructors, and encapsulation
• Implement various designs of an abstract data type or class type
• Develop GUI apps
• Demonstrate an understanding of event handling
• Demonstrate an understanding of array processing
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of Exception handling
• Demonstrate basic HTTP request processing conveyed via JSON objects
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to read, add, and modify records in a local client database

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:

1.     Classes meet for 330 minutes per week in a regular semester.  After 330 minutes of absences for any reason, one point will be deducted from the semester average for each additional 50 minute 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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

Grading Criteria

The final average consists of the following categories:

• One Exam at 20% of the overall final average,
• The Comprehensive Final Project at 30% of the overall final average,  
• Labs at 10% of the overall average, 
• Weekly Assignments at 35% of the overall final average, and
• Participation at 5% of the overall final average

As this is a programming course, the exams will mostly involve ... writing iOS apps!  The same applies to the assignments.

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

The course letter grade is assigned, after rounding to the nearest tenth decimal place, using the following scale:

• A: 89.5 to 100
• B: 79.5 to less than 89.5
• C: 69.5 to less than 79.5
• D: 59.5 to less than 69.5
• F: Less than 59.5

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.  Labs will not be dropped.

NOTE: If you check out an Amarillo College Mac Book or any Apple-related equipment, you are required to return the equipment either at teh completion of this course or when you drop.  Failing to do so will result in an administrative hold being placed on your student account, which means that you will not be able to register for future classes at AC and you will not receive a grade for this class until you return the equipment in working order.

Attendance

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

 

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Additional Information

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