CSC 142: Introduction to Computer Programming
Fall 2005
Instructor:
Lori Carter
loricarter@ptloma.edu
(619) 849-2352
Office hours:
MW 8:30
– 9:45 a.m.
F 10:30
a.m. – 11:45 p.m.,
TTh 9:00-10:00 a.m. I
will be in the Bresee Lab most of the day. Feel free
to find me there.
Text:
Lewis and Loftus. Java Software Solutions:foundations of program design, 4th Ed. Addison Wesley, Pearson Education, 2005.
Textbook should be brought to each class period.
Course
Objectives:
·
To introduce students to general computer
programming concepts and environments.
Specifically, we will be using the Java language, with the jGrasp integrated design environment.
·
To present the syntax of the object-oriented
computer programming language Java, and to prepare the
student to write simple programs in preparation for more advanced computer
science courses.
* Please note: The compiler as
well as the development environment we will be using is included on the CD that
came with your book and may be installed on your personal computer.
Course
Organization:
Lectures: Cover the highlights of chapters assigned – not a substitute for reading. Student versions of the lecture slides can be obtained from: \\Grumpy\Tmplates\Math and Computer Science\Carter
Homework: Homework will consist of problems from the book, as well as programming assignments. Homework problems may be discussed among students, but no written notes exchanged. Each student must turn in his/her own work. If homework assignments appear too similar, I will split the points awarded between the individuals involved. Homework is due at the beginning of class. Homework turned in by the beginning of the next class period will be accepted with a 25% penalty.
Midterm: The Midterm will cover lecture as well as lab material from the first 3 chapters of the book. This exam will be composed of a written portion and a practical programming portion. Students missing the midterm exam for a school function must arrange to take the exam in advance.
Labs: In most cases, lab assignments should be completed during the assigned lab time. At the latest, they are due at the beginning of the lab following the lab period on which the assignment was given. Discussion of lab assignments is allowed, however, each individual must turn in his/her own work.
Final Exam: The final exam will comprehensive, and contain both written and programming portions.
Attendance:
As stated in the school catalog, “ Whenever the number of accumulated absences in a class, for any cause, exceeds ten percent of classes, the faculty member sends a written report to the Associate Provost for Academic Administration which may result in de-enrollment. If more than 20% is reported as missed, the student may automatically be de-enrolled. If the date of de-enrollment is past the last date to withdraw from a class, the student will be assigned a grade of “F” or “NC”.
Grading:
Homework 20%
Labs 25%
Midterm 25%
Final Exam 30%
Final grades will be determined as follows:
100-93% A
90-92% A-
87-89% B+
83-86% B
80-82% B-
77-79% C+
73-76% C
70-72% C-
67-69% D+
63-66% D
60-62% D-
0-59% F
Academic
Accommodations:
All students are expected to meet the standards for
this course as set by the instructor. However, students with learning
disabilities who may need accommodations should discuss options with the
Tentative Schedule TBD
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