csc 156 Generic course syllabus
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I. Course
II.
Prerequisite
III. Course (Catalog)
Description
IV. Course Objectives
V. Academic Integrity
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VI. Outline of Topics
VII. Methods of Instruction
VIII. Course Practices Required
IX. Instructional Materials
XI. Other Course Information |
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I. Course
Prefix |
Course
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Course Name |
Credit
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Lecture |
Lab |
CSC |
156
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Java Computer
Science I
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3
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3
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1
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II. Prerequisite |
| Recommended
MAT
120 or any higher numbered mathematics
course.
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III. Course Description
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Course is first course in computer programming from basic through intermediate levels. Content includes designing, implementing and debugging maintainable Java programs, demonstrating applications from business and computer sciences. Abstract data types and object-oriented methods enhance study of elementary data structures. |
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IV. Course Objectives |
A. Create applets and applications
using the essential programming tools within the Java language.
B. Use methods and modularity to create solutions to complex
programming problems.
C. Solve problems using existing and constructed elementary
data structures.
D. Design software demonstrating the proper use of encapsulation
and data abstraction.
E. Incorporate class objects as a fundamental tool in designing
maintainable software.
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V. Academic Integrity: |
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
- cheating,
- plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
- falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
- helping others to cheat,
- unauthorized changes on official documents,
- pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
- making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
- any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
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There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
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Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
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VI. Outline of Topics: |
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A. Software
Engineering |
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1. Analysis and design |
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2. Implementation and validation |
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3. Maintenance |
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B. Essential
Programming |
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1. Execution Models |
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a. applets
b. applications |
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2. Sequence |
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a. variables,
operators, input and output |
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3. Selection |
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a.
binary (if)
b. multi-way (switch) |
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4. Repetition |
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a. pre-test (for while)
b. post-test (do)
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C. Modularity |
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1. Methods |
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a. parameters
b. recursion
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2. Libraries |
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D. Class Objects
and Abstract
Data Types |
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1. Files and Exceptions |
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2. Strings and Arrays |
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3. User Classes |
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VII. Methods of
Instruction: |
| Lectures,
class discussion, individual and group projects, and use of
a computer laboratory. |
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VIII. Course Practices
Required: |
| Reading
of the text is required for understanding the material. Use
of a computer laboratory is necessary to learn the design
of software. |
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IX. Instructional
Materials: |
Required Textbooks:
1.
Java Programming: From Problem Analysis to Program Design, 3rd edition, by Malik, Thompson Course Technology, 2007
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Lab Manual for Java Programming : From Problem Analysis to Program Design, 2nd edition, by Mayfield, Thompson Course Tehcnology, 2007.
One floppy diskette.
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X. Methods of Evaluating
Student Progress: |
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Quizzes,
written homework, computer assignments, major examinations
and a final examination will be used. |
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XI. Other Course Information: |
| If you have a documented
learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be
entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services.
To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST
office in Instructional Support Services. All students are
expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College
will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course
or degree program. |
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