This course serves as an introduction to logic and fundamental programming concepts using a common computer language with emphasis on syntax and structure. Design tools such as structured flowcharts and Pseudo code. For students in science, mathematics, or technical programs, Prerequisite: MAT 095 or equivalent.

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Delivery of Content:

In addition to course schedule, content, and videos, assignments, tests, and grades will all be made available through Cobra. Assignments will be submitted using Cobra. Feedback for assignments will be through Cobra email. It will be a good idea to check you Cobra email regularly.

It is suggested that you use Mozilla Firefox to access Cobra.  

Text:

Visual Basic 2010 for Windows, Mobile, Web, Office, and Database Applications: Comprehensive 

Software requirements:

Objective:

The purpose of this course - Introduction to Computer Programming is to acquaint students with the programming concepts common to all computer languages. While we will be using Visual Basic as the language to practice the fundamental programming concepts and necessarily will cover "the basics" of Visual Basic this IS NOT a Visual Basic course. CIS211 is the Introduction to Visual Basic course.

My Assumptions:

• This is your first programming class.
• You are interested in pursuing a career in which computers are a central focus or you are genuinely interested in learning how to write computer programs.
• You will read the textbooks as directed,
• You will read your Cobra email regularly.
• You will spend time as needed to complete your assignments.
• You will seek help when needed.
• Assignments will be turned in on time.
• The work you turn in will be your own. Projects are to be completed by YOU. Although I encourage students to seek help when needed from myself, other students, peer tutoring, or friends and family please be aware of there is a fine line between someone “helping” you with your assignments and someone “doing” your assignments. Discussing projects is appropriate but giving code (electronic or hard copy) to or receiving code  from  somebody else is inappropriate.

Class Projects:

All programming projects will be submitted electronically using Cobra. Be sure to include appropriate documentation at the top of all code files. Minimum documentation includes

• Your name
• A description of the program
•  record of how much time you spent on the lab

Projects will NOT be accepted late.

Before final grades are calculated I will drop

• the lowest score received on a programming project
• the lowest scores received on debugging exercise
• the lowest score received on a walkthrough exercise
• the lowest 50 point test

Projects will be graded on the following:

• Program fulfills all requirements stated in assignment
• Program work correctly
• Source code adheres to common structured programming guidelines as stated in in guidelines found on the course tentative schedule.  

IMPORTANT: Each program assignment will have a "grader" link. This grader identifies the specific items I will be looking for when I test/grade your programs. I STRONGLY encourage you to use the grader to test your programs prior to turning them in.

NOTE: In order to pass the class student must have a passing average on the tests and have completed at least 2/3 of the programming projects. To receive an A all programming projects must be completed. A project submitted late will count as completed but will receive a score of zero.

All tests are open book. More that half of the testing will be done via Cobra with ample to time to complete the test. Other parts will require coding and submission of projects. There will be no makeup for missed tests unless I am notified prior to the time of the test.

Caution:

This is a challenging course. It will require a considerable amount of your time.  To be successful you will need to set aside enough time in your undoubtedly busy lives to complete the assignments.  If you fall behind it can be difficult to recover. If you run into problems it is your responsibility to contact me for help.

Academic Policies:

Anyone found to be cheating will, at minimum, receive a zero for that assignment, at maximum, receive an F for the semester and the incident will be reported to the Dean. Cheating includes copying or sharing electronic or hard copies of assignments with other students (from this or previous semesters), submitting programs written by other parties and collaborating on tests.  The complete policy can be found at the following - http://www2.parkland.edu/studentpolicy/honesty.html