CS102 Syllabus

Evaluation*

*Point values are approximate

Assignments

Problem sets vary considerably in terms of task. All assignments with involve programming. As is the nature of coding, each problem set will require the use of skills obtained from the previous problem set. There are no extra credit assignments for this course.

Exams

All tests are cumulative and comprehensive and will cover material from lecture, text, and other resources given in the course. The final and all midterms will be two parts. The first part is closed-note and closed-book and will be a series of true/false, multiple choice, and fill in the blank type questions. The second part will be open note and will be similar to problem sets and labs. All tests will be announced ahead of time. You must take the tests on the date given. Make up tests will only be given in unusual and verified circumstances.

Late Policy

If you feel you cannot complete the assigned task within the given timeframe I encourage you to contact me well in advance so we can come to a solution. Unless there is a compelling and verifiable reason, late work will not be accepted..

Academic Dishonesty

An individual shall not engage in any form of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, copyright infringement, or plagiarism. An individual shall not use or attempt to use the academic work or research of another person (or agency engaged in the selling of academic materials) and represent that it is his or her own or otherwise engage in dishonest academic work. An individual shall not share his or her knowledge or work with another student during an examination, test, quiz or other academic assignment unless specifically approved in advance by the instructor. An individual shall not bring to an examination any materials or notes not approved by the instructor; nor shall the individual receive, or attempt to receive, any test response from another student during an exam or at any time unless expressly authorized by a faculty member.

Attendance Policy and Other Advisories

1. It is your responsibility to drop the course if need be. The various drop deadlines can be found in here.
2. It is possible that the instructor will drop you from the course if your grade is very low and if a drop date is near. Even such, never rely on the instructor to drop you. Again, dropping the course is your responsibility.
3. Assignments must be submitted on or before the date and time specified to receive credit. Late assignments will not be accepted. There are no makeup exams except in emergencies or unusual circumstances.
4. An incomplete course grade is given only for reasons acceptable to the college.
5. Plagiarism will result in all involved students being failed from the course. A report of the incident will be given to the college's Judicial Affairs department. One specific example that is completely unacceptable is copying answers from non-instructor supplied web resources.
6. After consecutive absences totaling 6% of the course hours, but not fewer than two (2) consecutive absences, or after being absent a total of 12% of the course hours, the instructor may drop a student from the course.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Use basic terms applicable to computer systems appropriately.
2. Develop simple static HTML web pages.
3. Describe some of the major historical events related to computing.

Disclaimer

This syllabus is subject to modification. The instructor will communicate with students on any relevant changes.