Programming: Logic, Design and Implementation (CIS17)

Professor: Priscilla Grocer

Office: K-112
Phone: 508-678-2811

Course Description (from catalog):

This course will teach the fundamentals of programming logic, design and implementation. The student will learn to think logically and design programs. Examples will be implemented in several languages giving students an understanding of how languages work to implement the programmers logic and design. Students with no programming background are strongly encouraged to take this course before pursuing other languages.

Course Objectives:

The primary objective of this course is to teach the student to understand the logic of programming and the design process used to create programs. At the completion of this course, the following objectives should have been accomplished:

• To understand logic development
• To understand the basic structure of a program including sequence, decisions and looping
• To understand how to design a program to solve a simple program
• To introduce the basics of several programming language and understand the commonality and differences in languages
• To understand what a programmer does and what writing a program means

Texts: Programming Logic and Design third edition - comprehensive
Joyce Farrell
ISBN 0-619-16021-7
Course Technology

Absolute Beginner's Guide to Programmingthird edition
Greg Perry
ISBN 0-7897-2905-9
QUE

Material to be Covered: The order in the syllabus does not necessary reflect the order that will used in the course. Please use the weekly schedule sheet to follow the assigned topics.

1. Overview of Computers and Logic
2. Understanding Structure
3. Modules, Hierarchy Charts and Documentation
4. Writing a complete progam
5. Making decisions
6. Looping
7. Control breaks
8. Arrays
9. Students will also work with several programming and query languages
10. Other topics as time permits

Requirements:

Requirements and Grading: The student will be expected to complete all assigned work. In addition there will be a final exam.
A schedule of assignments, projects, exams, quizzes etc. will be posted on the Web site. Students should check on a regular basis.
Grading percents are:

• 80% Homework, programs, code and quizzes
• 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. Resubmission is allowed on open-ended projects to improve grades.
Note: Non open-ended assignments that are completed accurately, with no errors, according to the parameters of the assignment will be graded as A. To achieve an A+, students must have done sufficient extra work in design or implementation that makes 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:The student is allowed to cut six one hour classes.

Methodology: This course is offered as an in-class course or as a Distance Learning, Web based course. For in-class students, it is a traditional lecture based class with supplementary information available on the Web. Web based students will be relying on the information at the Web site for the information being presented in class. Web based students are invited to attend class at any time if they feel that hearing a lecture would be valuable. All students should read the assigned notes, study the presentations available and avail themselves of other resources in mastering the course material. In addition, students will be working independently on projects designed to give them additional 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 is a SUGGESTED course OUTLINE and will be GENERALLY followed, subject to change according to the INSTRUCTOR'S discretion and needs. Academic FLEXIBILITY is important!


Service Learning Project Opportunity: Students with a strong mastery of LOGO are invited to participate in a Service Learning project for extra credit. Bristol Community College defines service learning as: "Service-learning is an unpaid, credit-bearing, course-specific educational experience for which students participate in a quality service-learning experience that does the following: meets actual community needs and requires reflection on the service activity that furthers the understanding of course content, broadens the appreciation of the discipline, and enhances the sense of civic responsibility." You would do this special project, including the reflection activity, as extra credit. It will involve preparing a project, working with students from the Kuss Middle School or Morton Middle School and then reflecting on the project. I want you to think about whether LOGO is a good way to introduce middle school students to logic, programming and computers and the ways that BCC could set up and administer a project on a long term basis with young students using LOGO to create an interest in the computing field. Your response should be sent to me via email. Your work in service learning will be noted on your academic transcript.

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