Fall 2009 CSYS 1203 Introduction to Programming

Syllabus

CSYS 1203 Section 390 CRN # 14074 Online

Instructor Information
Assoc. Prof. Dr. William Smith
E-mail: william_smith@mail.tulsacc.edu
Work phone: (918) 595-7616
Skype: drwillsmith
Office Location: Southeast Campus - 4201
Office hours: Tues/Thursday 8:30 – 12:30
Tues/Thursday 2:00 – 3:00

Textbooks

Starting out with Alice by Tony Gaddis (ISBN 0-321-47515-1)

Starting out with Programming Logic and Design by Tony Gaddis (ISBN 0-321-47127-X)

Prerequisites

None.

Course Description

This course is a required prerequisite for all programming classes and will serve as an introduction to
structured programming techniques. Topics to be covered include flowcharting, pseudocode, se-
quence, selection, iteration, arrays, I/0, principles of problem solving, debugging, documentation and
good programming practice. Topics will be applied using an appropriate programming language.

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Goals

In this course, we will take an in depth look at programming concepts and techniques. We will exam-
ine theoretical concepts that make the world of programming unique. Also, this course will adopt a
practical hands-on approach when examining programming styles through an introduction to Alice.
Along with examining different coding techniques, this course will explore the advancement of pro-
gramming, as well as, timeless problem solving strategies.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand, identify and apply
basic structured programming techniques and concepts.

Course Grade

The course grade will be calculated as follows:

• 8 Alice Projects @ 25 pts each

• 10 Problem Sets @ 20 pts each

• Completion of student information web page - 10 pts

• Ongoing and meaningful participation in Discussion Forums - 10 pts

Total Points Possible: 420

Grading Scale

The standard TCC 90-80-70-60 grading scale will be used.

Submission of Programming Assignments

All projects and problem sets must be submitted via Blackboard.

Late Assignments

There are four deadlines in the course as listed in the agenda. Assignments due prior to those dead-
lines will not be accepted for a grade after the deadline has passed. There is no late penalty for as-
signments submitted prior to the deadlines.

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Required Course Participation

This course requires regular participation and work throughout the term. If a student has not submit-
ted any work by the end of the 1st deadline of the term, that student will be withdrawn from the
course at the instructor's discretion

Copyright Notice

It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted microcomputer software.

Tulsa Community College makes every effort to support these copyright agreements and does not
support illegal duplication of any copyrighted material.

Technical Requirements

The student must meet the requirements as listed on the TCC distance learning web site as well as
any additional requirements listed on the course Blackboard site.

Course Withdrawal

The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (“W” grade) or to change
from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participat-
ing in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid
consequences for the student.

Communications

Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be
sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive
email from, the instructor regarding this course.

Inclement Weather

TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives
cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC web-
site (www.tulsacc.edu).

General Education Goals

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General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that
comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and per-
sonal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged
Learning, and Technological Proficiency.

Classroom Etiquette

Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during
classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learn-
ing and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the
instructor.

Syllabus Changes

Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to
the syllabus in writing.

Students with Disabilities

TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Dis-
abilities Act. For information, students may contact the disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-
7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others about one’s own work or about
the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses
within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy delegating cer-
tain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the
faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from
classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:

• require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a sub-
stitute assignment or test;

• Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;

• Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;

• Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.

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Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.

Institutional Statement

Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC
Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in
the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu

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Course Calendar (note: Italics indicate the Alice textbook)

Week Course Material Assignments

1 Chapter 1 Problem Set 1

Introduction to Computers
and Programming

2 Chapter 1 Alice Project 1

Intro. to Alice & Objects

3 Chapter 2 Problem Set 2

Input, Processing and Output

4 Chapter 2 Alice Project 2

Programming in Alice

5 Chapter 3 & 4 Problem Set 3

Modules

Decision Structures and Boo-

lean Logic

6 Chapter 3 Alice Project 3

Variables, Function, Math &

Strings

7 Chapter 5 & 6 Problem Set 4

Repetition Structures

Functions

8 Chapter 4 Alice Project 4

Decision and Repetition Struc-

tures

9 Chapter 7 & 8 Problem Set 5

Input Validation

Arrays

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Week Course Material Assignments

10 Chapter 5 Alice Project 5

Methods, Functions and more

about Variables

11 Chapter 9 & 10 Problem Set 6

Sorting and Searching Arrays Problem Set 7

Files

12 Chapter 6 Alice Project 6

Events

13 Chapter 11 & 12 Problem Set 8

Menu Driven Programs

Recursion

14 Chapter 7 Alice Project 7

Lists & Arrays

15 Chapter 13 & 14 Problem Set 9

Object-Oriented Programming Problem Set 10

GUI Application and Event-

Driven Programming

16 Chapter 8 Alice Project 8

Recursion

Course Deadlines
(Deadline is always at midnight on Friday of the indicated week)
Deadline #1: Week 4 - Problem Sets 1 &2; Alice Projects 1 & 2
Deadline #2: Week 8 - Problem Sets 3 & 4; Alice Projects 3 & 4
Deadline #3: Week 12 - Problem Sets 5 -7; Alice Projects 5 &6
Deadline #4: Week 16 - Problem Sets 8-10; Alice Projects 7 & 8

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