CSCI 1101: Introduction to Computers and Programming
Syllabus, Fall 2017
Instructor: Dr. Susan G. Glenn
Phone
Number: (678) 359-5840
Email
address: sglenn@gdn.edu
Office
Location: Instructional Complex, Room 241, Gordon State College
Office
Hours: Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday at 3:00 4:00 pm.
Online office
hours on Monday 6:00 8:00 and on Friday 6:00 9:00 pm.
Class
Meetings
Location: Online
Dates:
08/09/2017 - 11/30/2017
Time:
Online
sections must come to campus for the Final Exam on:
Section A: Thursday, 11/30/2017 at 5:00 7:00 pm, in IC 108
Section B: Thursday, 11/30/2017 at 7:15 9:15 pm, in IC 102
Section C: Thursday, 11/30/2017 at 5:00 7:00 pm, in IC 108
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 445 points for the entire course. Points are awarded for:
·
15 assignments 70 points total. Point values vary for differing
assignments,
·
3 tests 55 points each for
tests 1 and 2, and 65 points for test 3 for a total of 175 points,
·
and the Final exam worth 200
points.
Letter
grades will be assigned based on the following scale:
Points Grade
401
445 A
357
400 B
313
356 C
267
- 312 D
Less
than 267 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
Desire2Learn. 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. GAView 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 come to campus to take the
final exam. Be sure to plan for this.
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.
Tentative Course Schedule
CSCI 1101, Fall 2017
(Please notice all weeks begin on Wednesdays) Assignments
Week Date Chapter/Topic Open Close
1 8/09/17 Introduction Always Open
2 8/16/17 Chapter 1 8/9/17 9/20/17
3 8/23/17 Chapter 2 8/9/17 9/20/17
4 8/30/17 Chapter 2 8/9/17 9/20/17
5 9/06/17 Chapter 3 8/9/17 9/20/17
6 9/13/17 Test 1 8/30/17 9/20/17
7 9/20/17 Chapter 4 8/9/17 11/1/17
8 9/27/17 Chapter 5 8/9/17 11/1/17
Midterm, Monday, October 2nd last day to drop with
a grade of W
9 10/04/17 Chapter 6 8/9/17 11/1/17
Fall Break, Monday and Tuesday, October 9th and 10th,
10 10/11/17 Chapter 6 8/9/17 11/1/17
11 10/18/17 Chapters 10 & 15 8/9/17 11/1/17
12 10/25/17 Test 2,
Chapter 7 (Test
2 opens 8/30/17 closes on 11/1/17)
13 11/01/17 Chapter 13 8/9/17 11/29/17
14 11/08/17 Chapter 14 8/9/17 11/29/17
15 11/15/17 Chapter 17 8/9/17 11/29/17
Thanksgiving Holiday 11/22/2017 - 11/24/2017
16 11/29/17 Test 3 8/30/17 11/29/17
Final Exams: (Please look at your schedule to determine which section
you are in. However, I dont
really care which section you come to just as long as you come to one of
them. If you still have a conflict, please let me
know sooner rather than later.)
Section A: Thursday, 11/30/17 5:00 7:00 pm IC
108
Section B: Thursday, 11/30/17 7:15 9:15 pm IC
102
Section C: Monday, 11/30/17 5:00 7:00 pm IC
108
No other
final exams are scheduled for this day and time, so online students should have
no conflicts with this schedule. Please plan accordingly.