Program Development Seminar (CIS272/52)

Professor: Priscilla Grocer

Website: www.pgrocer.net
Office: K-112
Phone: 508-678-2811 ext 2403
Email: Priscilla.Grocer@bristolcc.edu Check with me about other email address to use for homework.
Online course

Course Description: Student learn to analyze difficult programming problems and develop solutions for them. The course deals with sophisticated concepts of logic, program development, and data structures. It also covers the systems life-cycle and the concepts applicable to development of systems programs. Students develop and implement an individual programming project in their language of choice. Pre or co-requisite: Two of the following - CIS 254 or CIS 256 or CIS 258 or one of the following - CIS 255 or CIS 257 or permission of the instructor.

Objectives: As in all CIS courses, there will be a strong focus on critical analysis including critical thinking, critical reading and critical information gathering. In addition to this overriding objective, at the completion of this course, the following objectives should have been accomplished:

To develop portfolio projects that demonstrate programming and database skills as well as other skills acquired during their CIS program.
To expand programming ability through research and then apply the research to the development of one or more programs.
To research skill areas in computing that are career potentials and deliver the findings
To develop a web portfolio using a variety of tools and techniques.
To design and develop a data to use with the project

Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate their programming, database and other computing skills as they design, develop and implement their programming project
Demonstrate their ability to reseach and apply additional programming techniques
Effectively use a variety of computer software.
Develop a professional web based portfolio using a variety of tools and techniques.

Material to be Covered:

Design, develop and implement programming examples in the language(s) of choice for the capstone project and portfolio they are developing
Develop a database example for the portfolio they are developing
Document the program and database examples
Develop examples of other computing skills for the portfolio
Develop a web portfolio using tools and techniques

Requirements and Grading: The student will be expected to complete all assigned work on time. Homework assignments will be due in a week unless otherwise specified. In addition there will be a final exam/project.
Grading percents are:

80% Projects
10% Class participation, responsibility about work, keeping up to date, quality of work, adding extras that are above and beyond, showing initiative, figuring out problems etc.
10% Final
See extra credit service learning project opportunity at bottom of syllabus.

Evaluation:

Assignments, programs and exams are graded using either number grades or letter grades based on the following (A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60). The student's grade for the course will use the same scale and will be based on the percentages explained in the grading section. Plus and minus grades will be given.
Many of the assignments in this class are open ended - the grading will be based on how well the project demonstrates mastery of the material. Students who do a minimum of work will be graded accordingly. Assignments are only accepted if they are credible work and meet the minimum requirements and standards for that assignment. Assignments that are not accepted can be resubmitted. Resubmission is allowed on graded assignments, with permission of the instructor. You cannot earn an A+ on an assignment that is resubmitted. The instructor will only accept, without penalty, resubmissions on credible work. Resubmissions must be done within a week to avoid additional penalties for late assignments.
Note: To achieve an A+, on open-ended assignments, students must have done sufficient extra work in development or implementation tot make the assignment standout. In doing assignments, students must do their own work. Relying too heavily on my examples or working too closely with someone else will be penalized.

Attendance: Attendance is based on email communication. Students must report their status once a week. This report can be combined with the submission of an assignment.

Bristol Community College Withdrawal Policy:
Students are responsible for withdrawing officially if they stop attending any or all classes. Faculty no longer have the ability to withdraw a student from a class. A grade of "F" will be assigned to any student who stops attending a course but does not officially withdraw. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor before making any changes to their schedule. Withdrawals effect Satisfactory Academic Progress and can place the student at risk for academic probation or dismissal. Students who use financial aid and who subsequently withdraw may be required to return some or all funds received. Withdrawals are accepted until the tenth week of classes. Students may withdraw online in accessBCC, in person at any Enrollment Center, or via their college email to enrollmentservices@bristolcc.edu. Email requests must come from the student's BCC college email address and must include the student's name, BCC student ID number, and course information (CRN, course and section number). Email from non-college accounts will not be accepted. If a student officially withdraws after the third week of classes, there will be no tuition or college fee refunds. For more information, see the College Catalog at: http://bristolcc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2017-2018/Catalog/Academic-Information/Withdrawal-Policy-and-Procedure. Students with questions should contact Enrollment Services via any of the methods mentioned above or at 774-357-2590.

Disability Services Disability Accommodations: Bristol Community College complies with federal legislation for individuals with disabilities (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADAA of 2009) and offers reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. It is your responsibility to notify me and the Office of Disability Services (ODS) of your need for classroom accommodations. Accommodations are arranged through ODS, which will issue a confidential Disability Services Accommodation Plan signed by both the Learning Specialist and student. This should be accomplished, when possible, during the first two weeks of class. If you have questions about the process, please contact ODS by calling (508) 678-2811 (Fall River, ext. 2955; Attleboro and Taunton, ext. 2996; New Bedford, ext. 2955 and/or 4011). You may also contact Office of Disability Services (ODS) online at http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/
If you have a documented disability and will be requiring accommodations, please contact me and the Office of Disability Services (508) 678-2811 (Fall River, ext. 2955; Attleboro and Taunton, ext. 2996; New Bedford, ext. 2955 and/or 4011) as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate accommodations. You may also contact Office of Disability Services (ODS) online at http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/
Any student with a documented disability in need of academic adjustments or accommodations is requested to speak with me and the Office of Disability Services (508) 678-2811 (Fall River, ext. 2955; Attleboro and Taunton, ext. 2996; New Bedford, ext. 2955 and/or 4011) as soon as possible to arrange for appropriate accommodations. You may also contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) online at http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/
I encourage any student in need of accommodations for a specific documented disability to meet with me and the Office of Disability Services (508) 678-2811 (Fall River, ext. 2955; Attleboro and Taunton, ext. 2996; New Bedford, ext. 2955 and/or 4011) at your earliest convenience to ensure timely and appropriate accommodations. You may also contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) online at http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/
For Online Courses: If you are a student who would normally seek accommodations in a traditional, face to face classroom, please speak to me and the Office of Disability Services (ODS) as soon as possible. You may contact the Office of Disability Services to arrange for appropriate accommodations by calling (508) 678-2811 (Fall River, ext. 2955; Attleboro and Taunton, ext. 2996; New Bedford, ext.2955 and/or 4011) or by stopping by Room L109. You may also contact the Office of Disability online at http://www.bristolcc.edu/students/disabilityservices/

Methodology: This course is offered as a Distance Learning course. Students will be working independently on projects designed to solidify their computer skills and practical experience in analyzing and solving problems. When appropriate, exercises and problem solving techniques are used. This syllabus is not to be construed as a contract in any way, shape, manner or form. This syllabus contains a suggested course outline and will be generally followed, subject to change according to the instructor’s discretion and needs. Academic flexibility is important!

Interaction Plan: This is an asynchronous course. Communication includes email, and on line office hours and help sessions. In addition open lab help session are scheduled and students may request in person meetings. Students must communicate with the instructor at least once a week via email and must turn in homework and participate in on line communication to be successful.