CIS 2031 C Programming Syllabus
Problem Solving with Computers: SyllabusCIS-1090 Fall
2014InstructorProfessor Debbie HughesOfficeVail
[email protected]
Class HoursTuesday / Thursday 9:30 10:50ASAC106
Optional Lab Time: Tuesday 12:30 1:30 Prof Hughes will be in
ASAC106 for guidance/extra help
Office HoursTuesday / Thursday 12:30 1:30Or by appointment
Course DescriptionThis course teaches students how to solve
problems with computers using elementary computer programming
concepts. Students learn to analyze a problem and then define the
logic required to solve the problem using a computer. Students
complete the software-development process by designing and
implementing the solution using a programming language. Lab
exercises reinforce and integrate concepts and practice.
LearningStudents will gain exposure to multiple aspects of the
Objectivescomputing field including careers in computing, computing
ethics, fundamentals of programming, and problem solving
techniques. App Inventor 2 and Python will be used as learning
tools throughout the course. Assessment will be determined through
examination of student created artifacts.
TextThe course reading material can be found at:
App Inventor 2: Create your own Android
Appshttp://www.appinventor.org/book2
Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer
Scientisthttp://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpython/html/index.html
Grading Labs / Assignments40%
Quizzes40%
Final Project / Exam20%
Grading Scale97 100 A+93 96 A90 92 A-
87 89 B+83 86 B80 82 B-
77 79 C+73 76 C70 72 C-
67 69 D+63 66 D60 62 D-
Below 60 F
AttendanceThe maximum number of allowable absences is 4. If a
student misses a class, it is the students responsibility for
finding out what material was covered in class as well as any
assignments that were made or tests that were announced. If you are
absent more than 4 times you will be given a final grade of F.
Please note, attending a class means being in the classroom and
working the entire time. Being late or leaving early is NOT
acceptable and therefore will count as a missed day.
ParticipationAn important part of this class is participating in
the classroom lectures and creating programs. You are expected to
be an ACTIVE participant in each class. Your grade will be effected
negatively if do not participate.
ClassroomSince our class takes place in a computer lab, there
mayComputerbe the temptation to surf the Internet, use email, or
send Usagemessages. Class time is NOT the appropriate time to be
doing this. It is a distraction to you, your classmates and the
instructor, therefore under NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS THIS ALLOWED DURING
CLASS TIME. Also, please turn off cell phones before you enter
class.
Policies All assigned work will be posted to Moodle. Completed
work must be posted to Moodle by the due date / time.
Late homework will NOT be accepted. You will be given a grade of
0 if work is not posted by due date.
If your work is not completed by the due date, post what you do
have completed by the due date partial credit may be given based on
the amount completed.
LSC academic dishonesty policies will be followed
The instructor reserves the right to make exceptions to any and
all policy points above
Students withDisabilities Students with disabilities who request
accommodations are asked to provide a certification letter within
the first 2 weeks of class. Students should contact Mary Etter,
Learning Specialist, in the Office of Academic Support to arrange
for the appropriate letter to be sent.
Tentative Schedule - subject to change during the semester(See
Moodle for detailed week-by-week topics, assignments and
readings)
DateReading Assignment
Week of Aug 24(Week 1)
Introduction to AI2 and Event-Driven Programming
Week of August 31(Week 2)
Build Drawing, Animation, and Game apps
Week of Sept 7(Week 3)
Build Drawing, Animation, and Game apps
Week of Sept 14(Week 4)
Build Quizzes and other Informational Apps
Week of Sept 21(Week 5)
Create New Blocks-- Define Procedures
Week of Sept 28(Week 6)
Build Apps with User-Generated Data
Week of Oct 5
Fall Break No Classes!!
Week of Oct 12(Week 7)
Build Apps with User-Generated Data
Week of Oct 19(Week 8)
Intro to Python
Week of Oct 26(Week 9)
Conditionals
Week of Nov 2(Week 10)
Looping
Week of Nov 9(Week 11)
File I/O
Week of Nov 16(Week 12)
Introduction to Lists
Week of Nov 23
Thanksgiving Week No Classes!!
Week of Nov 31(Week 13)
Lists
Week of Dec 7(Week 14)
Final Projects
Week of Dec 14(Final Exam Week)Final Exam/Projects
