CSCI 1101: Introduction to Computers and Programming
Syllabus, Spring 2019
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: 3:00 3:30 pm.
Tuesday: 1:00 2:00 pm.
Wednesday: 3:00 3:30 pm.
Thursday: 1:00 2:00 pm.
Friday: 3:00 4:00 pm.
Online office
hours: Monday 6:00 8:00 pm.
Friday
6:00 8:00 pm.
Class
Meetings
Location: Online
Dates:
1/9/2019 - 05/02/2019
Time:
Online, Final Exam must be completed by Friday, May 3rd,
2019, 9:00 pm.
Students must take the final exam using ProctorU. Instructions for
using ProctorU are within D2L. Please make
reservations early.
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
404
449.5 A
359
407 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. 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 use ProctorU for 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.
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.
Hightower
Collaborative Learning Center & Library
The Hightower Collaborative Learning Center &
Library offers Gordon State students specialized library research assistance.
Students can meet with their personal librarians for one-on-one help in each
discipline, major, or course to search and evaluate information sources
effectively. Go to http://libcal.gordonstate.edu/ to schedule an appointment by
clicking the Personal
Librarian tab or click on the Room reservations tab to make a reservation. For
immediate help, call 678-359-5076 or stop by the Circulation/Check-Out
Desk. You can also ask Ask a Librarian or drop by the Circulation/Check-Out Desk. Check the
librarys website for operating
hours, Electronic
Resources, and LibGuides (subject- or class-specific research guides).
Tentative Course Schedule
CSCI 1101, Spring 2019
(Please notice all weeks begin on Wednesdays)
Week Date Chapter/Topic
1 1/09/18 Introduction
2 1/16/18 Chapter 1
3 1/23/18 Chapter 2
4 1/30/18 Chapter 2
5 2/06/18 Chapter 3
6 2/13/18 Test 1
7 2/20/18 Chapter 4
8 2/27/18 Chapter 5
Midterm, Monday, March 4th, last day to drop with a grade of
W
9 3/06/18 Chapter 6
Spring Break, March 11th through March 15th
10 3/20/18 Chapter 6
11 3/27/18 Chapters 10 & 15
12 4/03/18 Test 2, Chapter 7
13 4/10/18 Chapter 13
14 4/17/18 Chapter 14
15 4/24/18 Chapter 17
16 5/01/18 Test 3, Last day of classes, Finish up
Final Exams: Plan to
use ProctorU. All final exams must be completed by Friday,
May 3rd, 2019, 9:00 pm. Instructions for using ProctorU are located
on the home page of D2L. Please make your reservations early.