CSCI 1101: Introduction to Computers and Programming
Syllabus, Spring 2020
Instructor: Dr. Susan G. Glenn
Phone
Number: (678) 359-5840
Email
address: sglenn@gordonstate.edu
Office
Location: Instructional Complex, Room 241, Gordon State College
Office
Hours: Monday,
and Wednesday: 2:00 3:00
pm.
Friday: 2:00
5:00 pm.
Online
office hours: Monday: 5:00 8:00 pm.
Class
Meetings
Location: Online
Dates:
1/13/2020 - 5/11/2020
Time: Online
Final
Exams: Students must take the final exam
either through ProctorU or the Gordon State Testing Center. To schedule an appointment with the testing
center send an email requesting a day and time to: testingcenter@gordonstate.edu
To take the final exam through ProctorU click on the ProctorU
link on the home page of Brightspace and you will receive instructions on how
to schedule an appointment. There is a
charge for both ProctorU and the testing center so please plan accordingly.
The final exam closes on 5/11/20 at 5:00
pm. therefore all students must have completed the final exam by that
time. The last appointment for the final
exam should be at 3:00 pm on 5/11/20
An overview of computers and an
introduction to programming for the non-computer science major, introducing the
keyboard, mouse, text editor, Internet, email, simple data types, program
control structures, logic operators, and file storage.
These objectives are directed toward the
following general education expected outcomes of the college:
1.
Analytical and Critical-Thinking Skills: Students should be able to reason and the
think analytically in solving problems and making decisions.
2. Mathematical Skills: Students should be able to understand and apply fundamental mathematical concepts in solving problems.
3.
Communication Skills:
Students should be able to read and listen with understanding and to
communicate clearly and effectively in writing and speaking.
4.
Information Technology Skills:
Students should be able to appropriately use computer software in
solving various problems and accomplishing various tasks.
Upon
completion of CSCI 1101, students should have an understanding of:
1.
Communications and networks: email,
2.
Text editors
3.
Number systems: binary and
decimal
4.
The hardware components of a computer system: the CPU, memory, and I/O devices
5.
The Internet and World Wide Web:
search engines, browsers
6.
The basic components and structures of a programming language,
specifically the C++ programming
language
7.
Sequential statements
8
Conditional statements
9.
Repetition statements
Prerequisite
Exemption from or completion of Learning
Support Math
Note: Typing skills are not
required, but are extremely useful for this class.
There
is a maximum of 449.5 points for the entire course. Points are awarded for:
·
15 assignments 74.5 points total. Point values vary for differing
assignments,
·
3 tests 55 points each for tests
1 and 2, and 65 points for test 3, making a total of 175 points,
·
and the Final exam worth a
total of 200 points.
Letter
grades will be assigned based on the following scale:
Points Grade
405
449.5 A
359
404 B
314
358 C
269
- 313 D
Less
than 269 F
Assignments - There will be fifteen assignments
for certain chapters during the semester. These assignments include, but are
not limited to, problem sets, terminology, and computer programs. All projects are due on the date due. Late projects will not be accepted past the due
date for any reason.
Due dates can be
found on the cover sheet for each assignment as you access it within
BrightSpace. You will have a range of
dates in which to complete each assignment, so check on these dates frequently.
Note: Assignments can and should be completed well
before the final due date. In fact, it
is EXPECTED
that assignments be completed during the week in which they are given. Brightspace divides the assignments according
to each week of the semester, and the schedule at the end of this document also
indicates which topics are covered each week. Students are EXPECTED to complete them well
before the due date. ONLINE STUDENTS: Please
remember that power outages and a variety of technical problems can occur at
any time. Do not wait until the last
minute to complete a tests or assignment.
If one of these problems occurs and the due date and time pass, there is
nothing I can do about it. So, plan to
complete everything at least one day before the due date to allow time to solve
such problems. Due dates for this course
are VERY reasonable, so having
things completed one day early should always be easily accomplished.
Tests
There will be three tests during the
course of the semester. All tests are
required and none can be dropped. Online students will
be given a deadline for completing each test along with the assignments related
to the test. These due dates are firm, with NO EXCEPTIONS. I strongly suggest completing tests and
assignments well before the deadline to allow for the unforeseen and unexpected.
Final
Exam
There will be
a comprehensive final examination. All Online students are required to take the
final exam either through ProctorU or the Gordon State College Testing
Center. To schedule through the testing
center send an email to: testingcenter@gordonstate.edu
To schedule an appointment for your final exam through ProctorU
click on the ProctorU link on the home page of Brightspace and you will receive
instruction. Both the testing center and ProctorU charge a fee for their
services so plan accordingly. The final exam closes on 12/12/19 at
5:00 pm. therefore all students must have completed the final exam by that
time. The last appointment for the final
exam should be at 3:00 pm on 12/12/19
This course already involves a
substantial workload, and it is the instructor's philosophy that students need
to focus on the work already assigned rather than taking on additional work. Therefore, there will be no extra credit
assignments offered.
Computer
Lab Facilities
Note that the labs exist only to provide
access to the college's computer facilities for all students. The labs do NOT provide tutorial assistance
with your coursework. The lab staff is responsible for keeping the computer
hardware and software functioning properly and monitoring lab usage, not for
helping you with your assignments. Although the lab assistants will try to
answer your questions about using the computer system, they are not familiar
with your assignments, and many of them do not know the materials we are
working with. If you are having trouble with an assignment, you need to call or
visit me for help.
If you have your own computer at home or
work, with appropriate software available, you may certainly use that computer
for your assignments.
Academic Integrity Policy
Cheating and/or plagiarism in this class
is not tolerated. Students are expected to adhere to the Academic Dishonesty
Policy in the Gordon College Academic Catalog.
All assignments for this course are to be substantially the work of the
individual student whose name appears on the submitted assignment, unless the
assignment is specifically indicated, in writing, as being a group assignment.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit the correct work.
Students are permitted to discuss
assignments with one another and assist one another with minor problems as they
work on assignments. However, each student is to complete his or her own work. This
allows you to consult with and assist one another as you work on assignments,
though your final product is to be your own work. In working on your
assignments, you should be extremely careful about giving another student a
copy (preliminary or final) of your work or showing another student your work,
as this leaves both of you open to a charge of plagiarism.
Any instances of two or more individuals
turning in assignments which are identical, either in form or logic, will be
regarded as cheating.
Title IX
Gordon State College is committed to providing an environment free
of all forms of discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual assault,
domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. If you (or someone you know)
has experienced or experiences any of these incidents, know that you are not
alone. All faculty members at Gordon State College are mandated reporters. Any
student reporting any type of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating
violence, domestic violence or stalking must be made aware that any report made
to a faculty member under the provisions of Title IX will be reported to the
Title IX Coordinator or a Title IX Deputy Coordinator. If you wish to speak
with someone confidentially, you must contact the Counseling and Accessibility
Services office, Room 212, Student Life Center. The licensed counselors in the
Counseling Office are able to provide confidential support. Gordon State
College does not discriminate against any student on the basis of pregnancy,
parenting or related conditions. Students seeking accommodations on the basis
of pregnancy, parenting or related conditions should contact Counseling and
Accessibility Services regarding the process of documenting pregnancy related
issues and being approved for accommodations, including pregnancy related
absences as defined under Title IX.
ADA and 504
If you have a documented disability as described by the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504,
you may be eligible to receive accommodations to assist in programmatic and/or
physical accessibility. The Counseling and Accessibility Services office
located in the Student Center, Room 212 can assist you in formulating a
reasonable accommodation plan and in providing support in developing
appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access to all GSC programs and
facilities. Course requirements will not be waived, but accommodations may
assist you in meeting the requirements. For documentation requirements and for
additional information, contact Counseling and Accessibility Services at
678-359-5585.
House Bill 280
For information regarding House Bill 280, see the University
System of Georgia at the following link: http://www.usg.edu/hb280
Religious Holidays
Gordon
State College acknowledges that the academic calendar can sometimes conflict
with major holidays from among our diverse religious traditions. If a student
must miss class due to the observance of a religious holiday, that absence may
be excused. To be excused, the student must inform his/her instructors before
the absence and make alternate arrangements for any work due at the time of the
absence. An excused absence for the observance of a religious holiday does not
excuse student from responsibility for required course work.
Tentative Course Schedule
CSCI 1101, Spring 2020
All assignments open on 1/13/20. All
tests, including the final exam open on 1/20/20. Assignments for Chapters 1, 2, and 3 and test
1 close on 2/24/20. Assignments for chapters 4, 5, 6, 10, and 15 and test 2
close on 4/07/20. The rest of the assignments and test 3 close on 5/4/20. The
final exam closes on 5/11/20 at 5:00 pm. Therefore all students must have completed
the final exam by that time. The last
appointment for the final exam should be at 3:00 pm on 5/11/20.
Week Date Chapter/Topic
1 1/13/20 Introduction
2 1/20/20 Chapter 1 (Monday is MLK
Holiday)
3 1/27/20 Chapter 2
4 2/03/20 Chapter 2
5 2/10/20 Chapter 3
6 2/17/20 Test 1
7 2/24/20 Chapter 4
8 3/02/20 Chapter 5
Midterm, Thursday, March 5th, last day to drop with a grade
of W
9 3/09/20 Chapter 6
10 3/16/20 Spring Break
11 3/23/20 Chapters 10 & 15
12 3/30/20 Test 2, Chapter 7
13 4/6/20 Chapter
13
14 4/13/20 Chapter 14
15 4/20/20 Chapter 17
16 4/27/20 Chapter 17
xx 5/04/20 Test 3, Last day of classes, Finish up
Final Exams: Students must take the final exam either
through ProctorU or the Gordon State Testing Center. To schedule an appointment with the testing
center send an email requesting a day and time to: testingcenter@gordonstate.edu
To take the final exam through ProctorU click on the ProctorU
link on the home page of Brightspace and you will receive instructions on how
to schedule an appointment. There is a
charge for both ProctorU and the testing center so please plan accordingly. The final
exam closes on 5/11/20 at 5:00 pm. Therefore all students must have completed
the final exam by that time. The last
appointment for the final exam should be at 3:00 pm on 5/11/20.