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---++ITSC 121: Programming 1:  Spring 2020
---++Details
   * Professor:  Dr. Cathy Bareiss
   * Office SB 027
   * Class Time: 12:30-1:45 TR
   * 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
   * [[AcceptableWork ][ Integrity]]
   * [[LatePolicy ][ Late work ]]

---+++Assignments
   1. [[ITSC121S2020Lab1 ][ First programming Lab]]
   1. [[ITSC121S2020Lab2 ][ Second Programming Lab]]
   1. [[ITSC121S2020Lab3 ][ Third Programming Lab]]
   1. [[ITSC121S2020Lab4 ][ Fourth Programming Lab]]
   1. [[ITSC121S2020Lab5 ][ Fifth Programming Lab]]
   1. [[ITSC121S2020Lab6 ][ Sixth Programming Lab]]
   1. [[ITSC121S2020Lab7 ][ Seventh Programming Lab]]
   1. [[ITSC121S2020Lab8 ][ Eighth Programming Lab]]
   1. [[ITSC121S2020Lab9 ][ Ninth Programming Lab]]
   1. [[ITSC121S2020Lab10 ][ Tenth Programming Lab]]

---+++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
| *Tuesday* | *Thursday* |
|Jan 7 | Jan 9<br>Chapter 1 |
|Jan 14<br>Chapter 2: Programming | Jan 16<br>Chapter 3: Selection |
|Jan 21<br>Chapters 3 & 4: Selection and computations | Jan 23<br>Chapter 5: Loops and Review |
|Jan 28<br>Exam 1 | Jan 30<br>Chapter 5 |
|Feb 4<br>Chapter 5 | Feb 6<br>Chapter 5 |
|Feb 11<br>Chapter 5 and file i/o | Feb 13<br>Review and Chapter 6: methods |
|Feb 18<br>Exam 2 | Feb 20<br>Chapter 6: methods |
|Feb 25<br>Chapter 6 methods | Feb 27<br>Chapter 6 methods |
|Mar 3<br>Spring Break | Mar 5<br>Spring Break |
|Mar 10<br>Chapter 6: methods and Review | Mar 12<br>SIGCSE<br>Exam 3 |
|Mar 17<br>Chapter 6: methods | Mar 19<br>Chapters 6 & 18: methods and recursion |
|Mar 24<br>Chapter 7: arrays | Mar 26<br>Chapter 7: arrays |
|Mar 31<br>Chapter 7: arrays | Apr 2<br>chapter 7: arrays |
|Apr 7<br>Chapter 8: multidimensional arrays | Apr 9<br>Easter Break |
|Apr 14<br>Review and chapter 8 | Apr 16<br>exam 3 |
|Apr 21 | Apr 23 |
|Apr 28<br>Final10:30-12:30 | Apr 30<br>Finals Week |


---+++Services
ADA Statement for Syllabi: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law which provides civil rights protection for people with disabilities. Bethel University, in compliance with equal access laws, requests that students with disabilities seeking to acquire accommodations make an appointment with the Center for Academic Success—Disability Services. It is located in the Miller-Moore Academic Center, 033. You may also phone 574-807-7460 or email rachel.kennedy@betheluniversity.edu for an appointment.
Topic revision: r1 - 2021-10-19 - cathybareiss