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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Object-Oriented Programming
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Course Prefix & Number:
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ITSE 2321
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Section Number:
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381
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2018 (1st 8 weeks)
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3.0
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Lecture Hours:
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32
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Lab Hours:
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32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Introduction to object-oriented programming. Emphasis on the fundamentals of design with classes, including development, testing, implementation, and documentation. Includes object-oriented programming techniques, classes, and objects.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required:
Book:
- OOPLs in Our Modern World: The comparison of seven popular OOPLs. Author: Province, 2017, ISBN: 978-1520963655.
Software:
This is a site that provides compiler support on-line for free.
Other Items:
- A working and reliable high-speed Internet connection- with a current web browser.
- MS Word or Notepad (or some text editor)
- WinZip (or similar)- for compacting/extracting files (free to download)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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James Chegwidden
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Campus/Office Location:
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None- Online Only
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Telephone Number:
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None- Online Only
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E-mail Address:
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jchegwidden@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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11:00AM- 1:00PM
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10:30AM-12:30PM
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On-line Only
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Develop executable programs
- Create appropriate documentation
- Create programs using classes and objects using object-oriented programming techniques.
GRADING CRITERIA
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Activity
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Grade Allocation
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Grade Distribution
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Programs
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40%
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A 89.5% - 100+%
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Exams
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60%
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B 79.5% - 89.49%
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C 69.5% - 79.49%
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D 59.5% - 69.49%
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F 0.0% - 59.49%
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Programs– Three (3) programming problem sets will be assigned. Some programs may require extra thought/effort.
- No programs will be made-up or dropped.
- Programs will be accepted one day past the due date at 80% value.
Exams- Two (2) exams will be given during the semester. The exams will be each worth 30% of your exam average. An exam will include a combination of multiple choice, short answer questions and/or questions involving the tracing, evaluating, and writing of programs. Some questions may require extra thought/effort. The final exam will be required of all students.
- No exams will be made-up or dropped.
- Exams will be accepted one day past the due date at 80% value
More grading information can be found in the classroom on the Canvas portal. When a program or exam is graded and posted during the term, a student has up to 48 hours to question the grade. After that time, the grade will not be changed. All question challenges must contain the text or web site reference of the proposed correct answer.
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
ITSE 2321 - Tentative Course Schedule
- Additional items and actual due dates are posted under Canvas
- Chapters listed below are from the Province text
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Week(Mon)
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Topic
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1- 8/27
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Orientation/Chapters 1 & 2
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2- 9/3
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Chapters 3 & 4
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3- 9/10
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Chapter 5, Exam 1
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4- 9/17
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Chapter 5
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5- 9/24
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Chapter 6
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6- 10/1
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Chapter 6
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7- 10/8
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Chapter 8
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8- 10/15
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Final Exam/Exam 2
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Note: All assignments will be due at 11:59pm local time on the given date of the assignment. All assignments are posted well in advance under the appropriate Canvas link. Students should allow ample time to complete the activity as the computer will close the activity at precisely 11:59pm, even if the assignment is incomplete. Inevitably, if the student chooses to wait until the last minute, unpredictable challenges will occur, such as a server or power outage. Plan Ahead! DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.
- A student in an on-line course is required to successfully complete the on-line course orientation and actively participate in the course as described in the Syllabus.
- Attendance will be taken after each assignment is graded. A non-zero grade in the gradebook for an assignment will be marked as present.
- Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.
- Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
For the Fall 2018 semester, the last day for a student initiated withdraw from a course with a “W” is September 27th (8-week term). The instructor will not drop the student.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
- E-mail will be the primary means of communication in the course.
- All e-mail from the instructor will be sent to the students NCTC e-mail account. A student should have an additional e-mail account via some other means for course communication in case Canvas is down. The instructor is not responsible for any e-mail that has been missed due to a bad forwarding address.
- Any student problems with Canvas or sending/receiving e-mail it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor ASAP.
- The instructor will check e-mail daily except on Saturdays and will respond within 24 hours. This means you can NOT wait until the last minute to ask a question regarding an assignment.
- It is important that you commit to checking your e-mail daily, so you don't miss important information. However, changes occasionally may need to be made and you will be made aware of them via e-mail (Canvas).
- Check Canvas often. You are responsible for any changes that will be made to the class dates and/or assignments. Announcements will be posted on a regular basis of upcoming due dates. Students should keep up with their own grades throughout the semester.
- All course information (lessons, activities, etc.), grades, and feedback from the instructor will be through the Canvas portal.
- Unless otherwise noted, you are on your honor to complete all work on an individual basis. Any form of cheating in this course will result in a grade of zero on the assignment for all students involved.
- Proper notice will be given to any adjustments to the Syllabus.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Susan Svane
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E-mail Address:
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ssvane@nctc.edu
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