ITSE 1302 - Computer Programming
Syllabus

BUSINESS INFORMATION SOLUTIONS
COURSE SYLLABUS
St. Philip's College
1801 Martin Luther King Drive
San Antonio, TX 78203-2098

Department Information
Name	Business Information Solutions	Office	Bowden 229
Phone	(210) 531-3452	Web Site	http://www.accd.edu/spc/acad/bis
Fax	(210) 531-3483
	Department Chair: Janie Gonzales

Instructor Information
Name	Sam McCall	Office	Bowden 229
Phone	(210) 531-3452	Web Site	http://www.accd.edu/spc/acad/bis/webdev.aspx
E-Mail	smccall9@hotmail.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION: ITSE 1302 – Computer Programming is a 3-credit college course providing an introduction to computer programming with emphasis on the fundamentals of structured design, development, testing, implementation, and documentation, as well as Object-Oriented Programming concepts and skills. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output devices, and files. Computer programs will be developed using the Alice 3D visual programming environment .

COURSE OBJECTIVE: Use structured programming techniques; develop correct executable programs; and create appropriate documentation .

COURSE COMPETENCIES:

1. Work with the Alice interface
2. Describe program design and implementation
3. Create and test computer programs
4. Define and create classes
5. Define and create objects
6. Define and create methods
7. Define and create parameters
8. Create interaction in programs using events
9. Describe event handling
10. Define and create functions
11. Incorporate If/Else conditional statements
12. Incoporate repetition using definite loops
13. Define indefinite loops
14. Incorporate recursion
15. Work with lists and list processing

Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS)

See http://www.accd.edu/spc/acad/bis/webdeveloper/scans.pdf

INSTRUCTIONAL TIME:

• Lecture/Class activities covering the development of computer programs ----- 30%
• Laboratory/Hands-on activities to learn how to use Alice software to develop and edit computer programs. ----- 70%

PREREQUISITE(S):

• ITSC 1301 – Introduction to Computers
• Students enrolled in this class should have basic computer literacy skills and have some experience using e-mail and the Internet

Students must also exceed the skill levels as determined by the developmental courses listed below. Your skill levels may also be based in the Pre-TASP, TASP, SAT, or ACT scores.
• READ 0302
• MATH 0300
• ENGL 0300

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Roll WILL be taken during each class period for on-campus classes. A student not present to answer roll WILL be counted absent. It is the responsibility of a student who is late to contact the instructor at the end of class so that attendance MAY be corrected. Online classes require students participate in online activities by accessing the class web site, submitting assignments, taking quizzes, and communicating with the instructor. After the census date, a student who has accumulated the equivalent of more than two weeks’ absences may be dropped from the course. Online students who have not submitted required assignments, taken required quizzes, and have not communicated with the instructor for more than two weeks may be dropped.

After the end of the “Q” grading period, the instructor MAY issue a “W” grade. A student who is unable to continue in the class WILL be responsible for seeing that he or she is dropped. Failure to do so WILL result in an “F” grade. (Refer to the St. Philip's College 2004-2006 Catalog).

TARDY POLICY: Tardiness (on-campus class) will affect your overall performance in class.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture (on-campus class), hands-on activities, class discussion, online class notes, and presentations.

GRADING CRITERIA:

• Assignments/Projects - 50%
• Quizzes - 30%
• Final Exam/Project- 20%

GRADING SCALE:

A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 59 and below

Note: Students taking this course for their major must earn a “C” or better. Students taking this course for their major who earn a “D or F” will have to repeat this course.

MAKE-UP WORK POLICY: All assignments must be turned in on the assigned due date and time to receive full credit. Any work that is turned in after the assigned due date and time will not be accepted and you will receive a zero for that assignment. In case of an emergency, you have one (1) opportunity to turn in late work.

PLAGIARISM POLICY: If it is determined that a student has participated in a scholastically dishonest activity (cheating, plagiarism, and/or collusion), the student will receive a grade of zero for that assignment. (Refer to Page 17, Item No. 10, of the Student Policy Manual.)

SOFTWARE POLICY: Students are strictly prohibited from any unauthorized copying of software that has been purchased by the Business Information Solutions Department for use in the labs. The Department is responsible for abiding by copyright laws and will take appropriate disciplinary measures against students violating these laws.

COURSE EXPECTATIONS/REGULATIONS: Refer to the Code of Ethics at the end of the syllabus. Additional expectations may be developed for this course.

LAB/CLASSROOM POLICIES:

1. The classroom/lab is a working environment and should be treated accordingly.
2. Do not bring the following to class: children, other visitors, food, and/or drinks.
3. Report machine (computer/printer) malfunctions immediately to your faculty member. Do not attempt to fix the problem yourself.
4. Seek the approval of a faculty member before using a lab. Bowden labs are not open labs.
5. Students are not permitted to download or install software without the approval of a faculty member.
6. Limit Internet/e-mail usage to approved course content.
7. During class time, turn pagers and mobile phones to vibrate/silent mode. Also, turn music players off.

BUSINESS DRESS STANDARDS: Students are encouraged to dress to fit a business environment. Avoid clothing that will detract from your professionalism. You want the attention to be on your skill rather than on what you are wearing.

TUTORIAL/HELP SESSIONS: If you need additional assistance outside of the regular class time, please contact the BIS tutors to schedule a tutorial/help session. For other courses, please contact the Tutoring Department located in NTB 116 or call 531-3527.

ADA STATEMENT: If you need special accommodations, please contact Educational Support Services at 531-3512. Their office is located in Room 106 of the Norris Technical Building.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

Starting Out with Alice by Tony Gaddis

ISBN: 9780321475152; Addison-Wesley

STUDENT SUPPLIES:

Required Software

Alice V2.0 (available for free from www.alice.org)
(Note: NTB 116 open lab will be available with the required software)

Portable Storage Media

Pen/Flash drive

EMAIL ADDRESS: All students are required to have an email address.

Last updated on January 14, 2008