ITSC 121: Programming 1: Fall 2019

Details

• Professor: Dr. Cathy Bareiss
• Office SB 027
• Class Time: 2:00-3:20 MW
• Class Location: SB 025
• Textbook: Introduction to Java Programming by Liang

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.

Course Goals

Course Objectives

Course Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Course Content

Policies

• Integrity
• Late work

Assignments

1. See Canvas for the first lab
2. Simple Calculator
3. Lab 3
4. Lab 4
5. Lab 5
6. Lab 6
7. Lab 7
8. Lab 8
9. Lab 9
10. Lab 10

Grades

• Homework and quizzes (worth 20%). These will be assigned throughout the semester in class. Due dates will also be given then. Hard copy will be required unless otherwise stated. Homework is due at the start of the class unless otherwise stated. Quizzes will typically be on Canvas
• Programs (worth 40%). Programs will be assigned throughout the semester. Code will be turned in via Canvas
• Exams (worth 40%) There will be a comprehensive exam (worth twice the regular exams)

• 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	Wednesday
Aug 26 Chapter 1	Aug 28 Chapter 2
Sep 2 Labor Day	Sep 4 Chapter 2 and 3
Sep 9 Chapter 3	Sep 11 Chapter 4
Sep 16 Chapter 4	Sep 18 Exam
Sep 23 Chapter 5	Sep 25 Chapter 5
Sep 30 Chapter 5	Oct 2 Chapter 6
Oct 7 Chapter 6	Oct 9 Chapter 6
Oct 14 Chapter 6	Oct 16 Chapter 7
Oct 21 ABET	Oct 23 ABET Exam
Oct 28 Chapter 7	Oct 30 Chapter 8
Nov 4 Chapter 8	Nov 6 Chapter 12
Nov 11 Exam	Nov 13 Chapter 12
Nov 18 Chapter 9	Nov 20 Chapter 9
Nov 25 Chapter 10	Nov 27 Thanksgiving
Dec 2 Chapter 14	Dec 4 Chapter 14
Dec 9 Finals week	Dec 11 Final (1:00)

Services

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