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InstructorCSYS 1203
Information Sections 390, 391
Instructor Information
william.smith@mail.tulsacc.edu
Assoc. Prof. Dr. William Smith
E-mail: will.smith@tulsacc.edu
Work phone:
595-7616
Work phone: (918) 595-7616
Office Location:
Southeast Campus - 4201
Skype: drwillsmith
Oce Location: Southeast Campus - 4210
Office hours:
Mon/Wed 9:30 12:30
Oce hours:
Tuesday 9:00 - 2:00
Mon/Wed 2:00 3:00
Textbook Textbooks
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E-mail:
Java, Java, Java: Object-Oriented Problem Solving 3 Edition by Morelli and Wade
We are using a completely online textbook this semester. To purchase and use follow these steps:
1.
Sign up at zyBooks.com
2.
3.
Click Subscribe
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
None.
CSC 2473 (Intro. to C) or CSC 2843 (Intro. to C++) or instructor approval.
Course Description
Course Description
An introduction
to how Java language is used to develop highly portable applications and applets.
Topics will include data objects, exceptions, threads, and the Abstract Windows Toolkit.
This course is a required prerequisite for all programming classes and will serve as an introduction
Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Introduction to Java Programming course, students will be
able to apply
the object-oriented approach to develop applications and applets with graphics,
Goals
multithreading, multimedia, exception handling, I/O, and networking.
In this course, we will take an in depth look at programming concepts and techniques. We will
Course Content
examine theoretical concepts that make the world of programming unique. Also, this course will
The course covers fundamental Java programming and core Java API. Specifically, the following
adopt a practical hands-on approach when examining programming styles through an introductopics will be included:
1.
tion to Python. Along with examining dierent coding techniques, this course will explore the advancement of programming, as well as, timeless problem solving strategies.
Fundamental
programming concepts, including primitive data types, control structures,
methods,
method abstraction, and arrays
Objectives
Summer 2016
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand, identify and apply
basic structured programming techniques and concepts.
Course Grade
The course grade will be calculated as follows:
Grading Scale
The standard TCC 90-80-70-60 grading scale will be used.
Course Deadlines
(Deadline is always at midnight on Friday of the indicated week)
Typically there will be one assignment due each week throughout the semester.
Submission of Programming Assignments
All projects, discussions and quizzes must be submitted via Blackboard.
Late Assignments
Assignments will be accepted late at a penalty of 10% for each week late.
Required Course Participation
This course requires regular participation and work throughout the term. If a student has nat participated by the 2nd week of the term, that student will be withdrawn from the course at the instructor's discretion
Copyright Notice
Summer 2016
It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted microcomputer software. Tulsa Community College makes every eort to support these copyright agreements and
does not support illegal duplication of any copyrighted material.
Technical Requirements
The student must meet the requirements as listed on the TCC distance learning web site as well as
any additional requirements listed on the course Blackboard site.
Course Withdrawal
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Oce at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (W grade) or to
change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of F, which may
have nancial aid consequences for the student.
Communications
Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated MyTCC email address (ex: jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be
sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive
email from, the instructor regarding this course.
Inclement Weather
TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives
cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC
website (www.tulsacc.edu).
Classroom Etiquette
Summer 2016
Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during
classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher
learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor.
Syllabus Changes
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notied of any changes
to the syllabus in writing.
Disability Resources:
It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments.
Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and
hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty (cheating) is dened as the deception of others about ones own work or
about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at
campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy
delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions
delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly
students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:
require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.
Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level
by submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.
Summer 2016
Institutional Statement
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC
Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in
the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
Summer 2016
Course Calendar
Please Note: This is a tentative schedule and may need to be revised as the semester progresses.
Week
Course Material
1 -8
Python
1 chapter from zybook per week (chapters covered in order starting
with Chapter 1 and finishing with Chapter 8)