CSC 121: Programming 1: Control Structures. 3 hours

Description

An introduction to computer application development using a high level, object oriented, GUI based language. Emphasis is on the use of problem solving methods, algorithms, control structures, documentation and debugging. Lab: CSC 121L. Prerequisites: CSC 102 or permission of the instructor

Goals for CSC 121 are:

Upon completion of the course, students will

1. Be able to write small (two pages) programs independently of outside help
2. Begin to develop technical writing skills
3. Have developed simple habits of secure programming

Course outcomes for CSC 121 are:

Upon completion of CSC 121, students will know:

• how to write 2 - 3 page programs in a high level language
• how to document code and a program
• how to come up with a simple testing plan that includes input, output, and some error conditions
• how to work with a simple IDE to debug a program

Program outcomes for CSC 121 are:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. (Computing student learning outcome 1)
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program\x92s discipline. (Computing student learning outcome 2)
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. (Computing student learning outcome 3)
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal, ethical, and moral principles. (Computing student learning outcome 4)
5. Understand and use appropriate cloud technologies in specified areas (Computing student learning outcome 8)
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. (Computer Science student learning outcome 1)
7. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. (Cyber Security student learning outcome 1)

Integration

1. Self-learning at the introductory level by having some programming assignments that include using some simple features not covered in class (such as simple math function, formatting, string functions that are easy to understand and covered by the textbook)
2. Note taking at the introductory level by not posting lecture notes and holding students responsible for the content.
3. Technical writing at the introductory level by requiring students to understand and properly express a problem summary and requirements and the steps of a program and a complete (but somewhat informal) testing report.
4. Professionalism at the introductory level by having students track how long it takes to write programs (so that they are better equip to estimate this in the future) and comment on what they learned and what they would want to to better with a program if they could.
5. Cybersecurity at an introductory level by requiring students to document possible invalid input what happens for all programs. By the end of the semester, they should handle some of the invalid input (i.e. secure programming).
6. Ethics at an introductory level by having at least two programs assigned that could have ethical implications and having the students discuss that in their reports.

Details

• Professor: Dr. Cathy Bareiss
• Office SB 031
• Class Time: MW 2:00-2:50 (section 01)
• Lab Time: TR 1:00-1:50 (section 02) or 2:00-2:50 (section 01)
• Class Location: S 025 or zoom
• Resources: All resources (textbook, lessons, etc.) are found in SkillSoft of the Learning Center available to any member of ACM (go to acm.org)
• Textbooks:
  • Let Us Java, Fourth Edition by Yashavant Kanetkar. ISBN: 978-93-8817-638-5
  • Java -- A Beginner's Guide, Eighth Edition by Herbert Schildt. ISBN 9781260440218
  • Java in Easy Steps, 7th Edition by Mike McGrath. ISBN 9781840788730
• Additional Resources: Course Series: Getting Started with Java Programming

Course Content

Policies

• Use of Internet Resources
• Integrity
• LatePolicy
• SoftwareStandards
• SoftwareDevelopmentReport: A sample software development report: A sample Software Development Report

Labs

• First Program and your environment
• Selection and colors
• Repetition and colors
• Repetition, files, and colors
• Methods: Tools for colors
• Methods: Calendars
• Methods: Arithmetic Quizzer
• Arrays: almost done with Mastermind
• Arrays: Bin Packing
• Searching
• Search then sort or just sort
• Finish Mastermind with objects

Homework

Most assignments will be made in class. Notes should be taken at that time.

• Reactions to current events/publications. A reaction to an article includes enough to convince me that you have read the entire article and not just the headline or first paragraph. It should include s summary of what was said and your reaction. Be sure to give a complete reference to the item. These should be turned in as a hard copy in class within one week of the item being published. You may pick when. Each one does have a deadline. The ones you pick must be unique to this course
  1. Write a reaction to one article in the ACM TechNews. This needs to be completed by midterm.
  2. Write a reaction to one article in XRDS. This needs to be completed before the final.

Grades

• Homework, etc. is worth 10% of the final grade
• Programs are worth 40% of the final grade
• Exams are worth 50% of the final grade with the cumulative final being worth twice a normal exam
• Grade scale
  • 93% <= average <= 100% → A
  • 90% <= average < 93% → A-
  • 87% <= average < 90% → B+
  • 83% <= average < 87% → B
  • 80% <= average < 83% → B-
  • 77% <= average < 80% → C+
  • 73% <= average < 77% → C
  • 70% <= average < 73% → C-
  • 67% <= average < 70% → D+
  • 63% <= average < 67% → D
  • 60% <= average < 63% → D-
  • 0% <= average < 60% → F

Tentative Schedule

Monday	Tuesday Lab	Wednesday	Thursday Lab
			01/05 First Program and your environment
01/09 Syllabus, Overview, First Program	01/10: Finish Lab 1	01/11 I/O, Variables, Constants, selection	01/12 Selection and colors
01/16 MLK day, no class	01/17	01/18 Selection and repetition	01/19 Repetition and colors
01/23 Repetition	01/24	01/25 Files and repetition	01/26 Repetition, files, and colors
01/30 Exam 1	01/31	02/01 Methods	02/02 Methods: Tools for colors
02/06 Methods	02/07	02/08 Methods	02/09 Methods: Calendars
02/13 Methods	02/14	02/15 Methods and/or Arrays	02/16 Methods: Arithmetic Quizzer
02/20 Exam 2	02/21	02/22 Arrays	02/23
02/27 Spring Break	02/28 Spring Break	03/01 Spring Break	03/02 Spring Break
03/06 Arrays	03/07 Arrays: Almost done with Mastermind	03/08 Arrays	03/09
03/13 Recursion	03/14 Bin Packing	03/15 SIGCSE Exam 3	03/16 SIGCSE
03/20 Exceptions	03/21	03/22 Debugging	03/23 Searching
03/27 Searching	03/28	03/29 sorting	03/30
04/03 Sorting	04/04 Search then sort or just sort	04/05	04/06 Easter Break
04/10 Exam 4	04/11	04/12 Classes	04/13 Finish Mastermind with objects
04/17 Classes	04/18	04/19 Review	04/20
04/24 Final Exam: 1:00-3:00	04/25 Final Exams	04/26 Final Exams	04/27 Final Exams

Campus Integrity Policy

The student handbook (p. 156) states: “Any act of deceit, falsehood or stealing by unethically copying or using someone else’s work in an academic situation is strictly prohibited.

1. A student found guilty of plagiarism or cheating will receive an “F”(zero) for that particular paper, assignment or exam. Should this occur, the professor will have an interview with the student and will submit a written report of the incident to the academic dean.
2. If a second offense should occur, the student will be asked to appear before the professor, the academic dean and the vice president for student development.
   
   

The student should realize that at this point continuation in a course and even his/her academic career may be in jeopardy. In the event of a recommendation for dismissal, the matter shall be referred to the Student Development Committee.”

Covid Policy

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