Mathematics/Computer
Science
CSC 176 01 – INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
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Instructor: Dr. Chuck Lillie |
Semester: Spring 2006 |
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Class Location: Science 1246 |
Time: MF 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
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Section: 01 |
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Description
This is an intense course in programming
implementing concepts of structured programming and algorithmic analysis with
emphasis on application.
Please note that the use of University computers, as
well as E-mail and Internet communications is for University-related business
only.
Course
Materials
Textbook
Cohoon & Davidson, Laboratory Manual for use
with Java Program Design
Prerequisites:
None.
Corequisite:
CSC 175
Course Content:
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The course will cover the programming language Java
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Lectures discussing Java constructs and how to
implement algorithms covered in CSC 175.
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Java language programming projects that applie concepts discussed in lecture.
Goals
- Learn to access Java environment
- Learn to design and implement Java programs
- Learn to evaluate and correct Java programs
Objectives
By the end of the semester the student will be able to:
- Access Java environment
- Design Java programs
- Implement Java programs
- Evaluate Java programs
- Correct errors in Java programs
Assignments and Projects
Office Hours
Office: Science 1219
Phone: 521-6415
E-mail: lilliec@uncp.edu
Office
Hours: M 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
T 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
W 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
F 2:30 PM
to 3:00 PM
Other times by appointment
Open door indicates unscheduled office hours
Course Links
http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/docs/api/index.html
http://java.sun.com/docs/codeconv/html/CodeConvTOC.doc.html
Java Tutorial from
Sun Microsystems
Exams
and Projects
The final exam is comprehensive.
Other than the final, three 1-hour tests will be given during the class hours.
Several programming projects and homework problems will be assigned. All
assignments must be completed by the due date. Late homework is
accepted, but there will be a penalty points
deduction. Homework assignments are
individual and not group assignments, unless stated otherwise.
Grading
Policy
You are responsible for all material covered in class even if you are absent. The final grade will be a weighted average of the scores in the tests, homework, programming assignments, and the final exam.
Grade
Components
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Name |
Weight |
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Homework/Programming |
35% |
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Two Exams |
30% (15% each) |
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Final Exam |
35% |
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Final
Grades
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93 – 100 = A |
88 – 89 = B+ |
78 – 79 = C+ |
68 – 69 = D+ |
Below 60 = F |
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90 – 92 =
A- |
83 – 87 = B |
73 – 77 = C |
63 – 67 = D |
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80 – 82 = B- |
70 – 72 = C- |
60 – 62 = D- |
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Attendance
Policy
Attendance will be checked. To get a passing grade in the course you should attend at least 90% of the classes. Less than 90% attendance will adversely affect your grade.
Student
Conduct & Honor Code
The UNCP
Academic Honor Code will be strictly observed in this class.
Dates
Last day to drop the class with W:
Monday, March 20, 2006.
Final Exam: Monday, May 1, 2006,
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Any
student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to
speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor, as early in
the semester (preferably within the first class week) as possible. All
discussions will remain confidential.
This
publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact
Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services,
Updated May 19, 2005 | lilliec@uncp.edu