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’s 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 31
• Class Time: 2:00-2:50 MW
• Lab Time: 2:00-3:20 TF
• Class Location: S 025
• Textbook: Student membership in ACM

Course Content

Policies

• Integrity
• Late work

Assignments

Labs

• First Program and your environment
• Simple arithmetic: Focus on selection
• Calculator: Introduction to repetition
• Print a month
• Print a month using methods
• Inventory Control: Methods and files
• Simple quiz engine: More methods and files
• Updating inventory: Methods, files, command line arguments
• Updating inventory: Arrays
• Sorting and searching
• Packing cargo ships: 2D arrays
• Classes to help with inventory
• Final version

Extra credit

Grades

Your grades are made up of:

• 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	Friday Lab
8/14	8/15	8/16	8/18: First Program and your environment
8/21	8/22	8/23	8/25: Simple Arithmetic: Selection
8/28	8/29	8/30	901: Calculator: Introduction to repetition
9/04 Labor Day	9/05	9/06	9/08: Print a month
9/11	9/12	9/13	9/15: Print a month using methods
9/18	9/19	9/20	9/22: Inventory Control: Methods and files
9/25	9/26 Service Day	9/27	9/29
10/02	10/03: Simple quiz engine: More methods and files	10/04	10/06 Fall Break
10/09	10/10	10/11	10/13 CCSC Board Meeting
10/16	10/17: Updating inventory: Methods, files, command line arguments	10/18	10/20 CCSC:MW Conference
10/23	10/24: Updating inventory: Arrays	10/25	10/27
10/30	10/31: Searching	11/01	11/03
11/06	11/07: Packing cargo ships: 2D arrays	11/08	11/10
11/13	11/14: Classes to help with inventory	11/15	11/17
11/20	11/21: Final lab	11/22 Thanksgiving break	11/22 Thanksgiving break
11/27	11/28	11/29	12/01
12/04	12/05	12/06 Final Exam: 3:30-5:20	12/08

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.”

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