Course Description: Introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming. Topics include software development methodology, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. This course assumes computer literacy.

Pre-requisite: This course requires the same math skills necessary for College Algebra. Students should either have taken or be currently enrolled in College Algebra or a course that requires College Algebra. TSI complete in reading.

Approved Text and Teaching Materials: ISBN-13: 978-0-13-386225-6 Starting out with PYTHON , 4th edition, Tony Gaddis, Pearson,  2018. Textbook bundle with My Programming Lab (ISBN-13: 9780134543666).

Instructional Methodology: This course will have 75% lecture and 25% laboratory. If the students are unable to finish the assigned lab work within the lab time, they will need to visit the CIS open labs.

Course Rationale: This is an entry level programming course designed to teach students the basic concepts of computer programming. The course will include designing, coding, debugging, testing, and documenting programs using a high level programming language. The course is intended to prepare students for a programming-oriented academic path. This course in include in several degree plans including:

Associate of Applied Science – Computer Programming

Associate of Applied Science – Web Programming

Associate of Applied Science – Game and Visualization Programming

Associate of Applied Science – Information Technology Application

Associate of Applied Science – Software Testing

Associate of Science – Computer Science

Grade Policy:

Grade will be assigned based both on concepts and practical application. Exams, quizzes, and lab projects will be a part of the grade. An overall grade will be assigned on the following grading scale:

90% - 100% A

80% - 89% B

70% - 79% C

60% - 69% D

0% - 59% F

Each student’s grade for this course consists of 3 exams (60%), 10 Pre-labs (12%), and 10 labs (25%), Class participation 3%.

ALL homework and Lab assignments are due no later than the start of the next scheduled class period. I may accept late homework/lab until 24 hours after the original due date with a 20% penalty. No homework/lab assignments will be accepted after the late period. Scheduling of computer time outside of regular lab time is the students’ responsibility. Availability of computers is NOT an excuse for being late with any assignment.

Each Exam consists of both a multiple choice part and a lab exam. There are NO makeup exams given in this course.

Course/Class Policies:

Academic Integrity

A student is expected to complete his or her own projects and tests. Students are responsible for observing the policy on academic integrity as described in the current Student Policies Handbook.

The penalty accessed will be in accordance with the current policy.

For this course, the penalty for scholastic dishonesty is a grade of ‘F’ for the course.

Incomplete

A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (Incomplete) at the end of the semester only if ALL of the following conditions are satisfied:

1. The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstances beyond their control.

2. The student must have earned at least half of the grade points needed for a “C” by the end of the semester.

3. The request for the grade must be made in person at the instructor’s office and necessary documents completed.

4. To remove an “I”, the student must complete the course by two weeks before the end of the following semester. Failure to do so will result in the grade automatically reverting to an “F”.

Freedom of Expression Policy

It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

Tutoring

Free tutoring is provided for this course both on line and face-to-face. For online schedules and details please refer to http:://cit.austincc.edu .

Attendance / Withdrawal

Regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

It is the student’s responsibility to complete a Withdrawal Form in the Admissions Office if they wish to withdraw from this class. It is not the responsibility of the instructor to withdraw the students from their class even though the instructor has the prerogative to do so under the above listed circumstances.

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall 2002 are charged a higher tuition rate. State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regard this policy can be found in the ACC College Catalog.

Student Files – Privacy

The information that a student stores in his/her student volume in the Computer Studies Labs may be viewed by their instructor for educational and academic reasons

Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to make this request three weeks before the start of the semester. (Refer to the current ACC Student Policies).

Communication

The ACC online Blackboard system http://acconline.austincc.edu and the ACCmail accounts will be used as the official communication system during this semester. Lecture notes, handouts, changes to course schedule or assignments and your grades will be posted on Blackboard and all email communication will be via the ACCmail accounts. All students are expected to check both Blackboard and their ACCmail accounts on a regular basis. For information on how to log onto Blackboard and ACCmail please visit the following sites: http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/StudentSupport.php and http://www.austincc.edu/google/.

Use of Electronic Devices

The use of cell phones, pagers and personal electronic devices are not allowed at any time in the class or lab. The use of a laptop computer in class or lab is restricted to instructor approved activities.

Approved Text and Teaching Materials: ISBN-13: 978-0-13-386225-6 Starting out with PYTHON , 4th edition, Tony Gaddis, Pearson,  2018. Textbook bundle with My Programming Lab (ISBN-13: 9780134543666).

Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate problem solving skills by developing and implementing algorithms to solve problems.

2. Derive problem specifications from problem statements.

3. Develop algorithms to meet stated specifications.

4. Create code to provide a solution to problem statements ranging from simple to complex.

5. Test and debug programs to meet specifications and standards.

6. Create programs that contain clear and concise program documentation.

7. Implement programs that use data types and demonstrate an understanding of numbering systems.

8. Incorporate both basic and advanced control structures appropriately into algorithms.

9. Demonstrate an understanding of structured design by implementing programs with functions, including both pass-by-value and pass-by-reference parameters.

10. Implement programs using classes and object, including C++ strings and file streams.

11. Implement algorithms using both one-dimensional and two-dimensional arrays.

12. Demonstrate an understanding of array searching and sorting algorithms by desk-checking and/or modifying algorithm implementations.

SCANS (Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills):

Refer to http://www.austincc.edu/cit/courses/scans.pdf for a complete definition and explanation of SCANS. The following list summarizes the SCANS competencies addressed in this particular course: