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IST 240Introduction to Computer Languages
Syllabus and Course Overview
IST 240Introduction to Computer Languages
IST 240To Computer Languages
IST 240Two Computer Languages
IST 240Three Computer Languages
IST 240
IST 240Introduction to Computer Languages
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Object-Orientation.
Portable Data Exchange.
Java and Python.
XML.
The prerequisite/concurrent courses are essential.
• CMPSC 101
• MATH 140
• IST 230
How did you do?
(online)
Attend.
Be Prompt / Remain.
Engage.
Prepare.
Be Civil.
Work.Hard.
Very Hard.
Office Hours.Attend.
(I’m lonely.)
You need to actively monitor your PSU email account.
• Ease of bulk communication
• Performance related information (FERPA)
Other modes for general contact:
You’ll be able to stay busy.
Assignments Project Exams0
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Evaluation Model.
It sounds complicated.
It’s not.
Grades are based on the typical letter system.
A - ExcellentB - GoodC - ExpectedD - MinimalF - UnacceptableM - Missing
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F
M
Letter grades are mapped to the 4.0 scale.
A 4.00
A- 3.67
B+ 3.33
B 3.00
B- 2.67
C+ 2.33
C 2.00
C- 1.67
D+ 1.33
D 1.00
D- 0.67
F 0.00
M - 1.50
A - ExcellentB - GoodC - ExpectedD - MinimalF - UnacceptableM - Missing
Numerically scored activities are mapped by percentages.
A [93, )
A- [90, 93)
B+ [86, 90)
B [82, 86)
B- [79, 82)
C+ [76, 79)
C [70, 76)
C- [67, 70)
D+ [64, 67)
D [60, 64)
D- [57, 60)
F (-, 56)
M n/a
A - ExcellentB - GoodC - ExpectedD - MinimalF - UnacceptableM - Missing
Your course grade is computed like a GPA and mapped to the University’s grading system.
A [3.85, 4.00]
A- [3.50, 3.85)
B+ [3.15, 3.50)
B [2.85, 3.15)
B- [2.50, 2.85)
C+ [2.15, 2.50)
C [1.85, 2.15)
D [1.00, 1.85)
F (-, 1.00)
A - ExcellentB - GoodC - ExpectedD - MinimalF - UnacceptableM - Missing
Meet your milestones.
Exhibit Integrity.
Classroom Management Software Notice
The computers in this classroom are set up to allow viewing of its screens and files by an authorized instructor. For many classes, the instructor can see information on your screen or computer, and can control the computer from the instructor's workstation. The instructor may also elect to display such information to others in this class. Accordingly do not enter sensitive or private information on this computer at any time. Additionally, access to certain sites or to the Internet, as a whole, may be blocked during class at the discretion of the instructor.
