CSC 176
01 – INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
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Instructor: Dr. Chuck Lillie |
Semester: Spring 2007 |
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Class Location: Science 1256 |
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.
Course
Materials
Textbook:
A Laboratory Course for Programming in Java by Nell Dale
Prerequisites:
None.
Corequisite:
CSC 175
Course Content:
- The course will cover the programming language
Java.
- The course will cover thirteen labs from the textbook
and other material as time permits.
- Lectures discussing object oriented development
and Java programming constructs covered in CSC 175.
- Java language programming projects that apply
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
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM, 2:30 to 5:00 PM
W
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM, 2:30 to 3:30 PM
F
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM
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 penalty points
deducted. 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 |
25% |
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Tests |
45% (15% each) |
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Final Exam |
30% |
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.
Please note that the use of University computers, as
well as E-mail and Internet communications is for University-related business
only.
Dates
Last
day to drop the class with W: Monday, March 19, 2007
Final
Exam: Friday, May 4, 2007, 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.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 June 28, 2006 | lilliec@uncp.edu