Spring 2016

CSYS 1203 Introduction to Programming

Syllabus
Spring 2007

CSC 2133 - Introduction to Java Section 390

Syllabus

InstructorCSYS 1203
Information Sections 390, 391, 392

CRN #26623,26627,26629

Asst. Prof. Dr. William Smith

Instructor Information
[email protected]
Assoc. Prof. Dr. William Smith
E-mail: [email protected]
Work phone:
595-7616
Work phone: (918) 595-7616
Office Location:
Southeast Campus - 4201
Skype/Google Talk: drwillsmith
Oce Location: Southeast Campus - 4210
Office hours:
Mon/Wed 9:30 12:30
Oce hours:
Tues/Thursday 9:00 - 2:00
Mon/Wed 2:00 3:00





E-mail:

Textbook
Java, Java, Java: Object-Oriented Problem Solving 3rd Edition by Morelli and Wade

Textbooks
We are using a completely online textbook this semester. To purchase and use follow these steps:

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Prerequisites
Prerequisites
CSC 2473 (Intro. to C) or CSC 2843 (Intro. to C++) or instructor approval.

None.

Course Description
An introduction to how Java language is used to develop highly portable applications and applets.
Topics will include data objects, exceptions, threads, and the Abstract Windows Toolkit.

Course Description

Goals
The goals of This course is a required prerequisite for all programming classes and will serve as an introduction
the Introduction to Java Programming course are that students, by mastering the
to structured programming techniques. Topics to be covered include owcharting, pseudocode,
topics presented
in this course, gain valuable problem-solving skills and Java knowledge that will
enable themsequence, selection, iteration, arrays, I/0, principles of problem solving, debugging, documentato become proficient in object-oriented programming with Java characteristics.

tion and good programming practice. Topics will be applied using an appropriate programming

Objectives
language.
Upon successful completion of the Introduction to Java Programming course, students will be
able to apply
the object-oriented approach to develop applications and applets with graphics,
multithreading, multimedia, exception handling, I/O, and networking.

Goals

Course Content
The course In this course, we will take an in depth look at programming concepts and techniques. We will
covers fundamental Java programming and core Java API. Specifically, the following
topics will be
included:
examine theoretical concepts that make the world of programming unique. Also, this course will
1.

adopt a practical hands-on approach when examining programming styles through an introduc-

Fundamental
programming concepts, including primitive data types, control structures,
tion to Alice. Along with examining dierent coding techniques, this course will explore the admethods, method abstraction, and arrays

vancement of programming, as well as, timeless problem solving strategies.

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Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand, identify and apply
basic structured programming techniques and concepts.

Course Grade
The course grade will be calculated as follows:

14 Python Programming Projects @ 100 pts each = 1400 pts

Completion of ZyBook activities = 100 pts

Total Points Possible: 1500

Grading Scale
The standard TCC 90-80-70-60 grading scale will be used.

Course Deadlines
(Deadline is always at midnight on Friday of the indicated week)
Typically there will be one assignment due each week throughout the semester.
Submission of Programming Assignments
All projects must be submitted via Blackboard. ZyBook activities will be completed on the ZyBook
site.

Late Assignments
Assignments will be accepted late at a penalty of 10% for each week late.

Required Course Participation
This course requires regular participation and work throughout the term. If a student has nat participated by the 2nd week of the term, that student will be withdrawn from the course at the instructor's discretion

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Copyright Notice
It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted microcomputer software. Tulsa Community College makes every eort to support these copyright agreements and
does not support illegal duplication of any copyrighted material.

Technical Requirements
The student must meet the requirements as listed on the TCC distance learning web site as well as
any additional requirements listed on the course Blackboard site.

Course Withdrawal
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Oce at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (W grade) or to
change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of F, which may
have nancial aid consequences for the student.

Communications
Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated MyTCC email address (ex: [email protected]). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be
sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive
email from, the instructor regarding this course.

Inclement Weather
TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives
cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC
website (www.tulsacc.edu).

General Education Goals

General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities
that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and
personal lives. TCCs General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Eective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological Prociency.

Classroom Etiquette

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Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during
classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher
learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.

Syllabus Changes
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notied of any changes
to the syllabus in writing.

Disability Resources:
It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments.
Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at [email protected] or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and
hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.

Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is dened as the deception of others about ones own work or
about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at
campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy
delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions
delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly
students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:

require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;

Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;

Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;

Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.

Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level
by submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.

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Institutional Statement
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC
Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in
the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu

Tobacco Free College

Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governors Executive
Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the
use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned
by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities,
and parking lots. Tulsa Community Colleges policy includes a tobacco free environment on all
campus and o-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus
Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.

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Course Calendar (Note: This schedule may be revised as the semester progresses)
Week

Course Material

Assignment Due

Setup Software and E-Text

Introduction

Zybook Activities

Variables and Expressions

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #1

Types

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #2

Branching

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #3

Loops

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #4

Functions

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #5

Strings

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #6

Lists and Dictionaries

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #7

10

Classes

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #8

11

Exceptions

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #9

12

Modules

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #10

13

Files

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #11

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Week

Course Material

Assignment Due

14

Inheritance

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #12

15

Recursion

Zybook Activities
Programming Assignment #13

16

Next Steps

Programming Assignment #14

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