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Course: | CS 1301 - Principles of Programming I, Section B, 4 hrs. credit, Department of Math & CS, College of Arts & Sciences, Valdosta State University | ||||||
Class: | 2-2:50 MTWR; 2108 Nevins Hall | ||||||
Final Exam: | 12:30-2:30pm, Wednesday, December 10, 2008. | ||||||
Prerequisites: | MATH 1101 or 1111 with a C or better. | ||||||
Description: | Programming-language syntax and semantics; problem solving; algorithm design and implementation using modern programming paradigms and techniques; data types and elementary data structures. This course involves extensive programming activities. | ||||||
Topics: | Introduction to computers, programming, and Java; Primitive data types; Selection; Loops; Methods; Arrays; Objects and Classes; Strings; Text I/O. | ||||||
Course Objective: | Learn how to do basic object-oriented programming. | ||||||
Learning Outcomes: | After successful completion of this course, a student will be able to
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Course Website: | The course website is found by going to my homepage: mypages.valdosa.edu/dgibson, and choosing the CS 1301 link. It is your responsibility to check the Schedule regularly. I recommend checking it once a day. The Schedule provides a list of exactly what we do in class other assignments, and due dates. | ||||||
Textbook: | Introduction to Java Programming-Comprehensive Version, Y. Daniel Yang, 7th edition, Prentice Hall, 2009, ISBN: 0136012671 | ||||||
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Homework: | There are 10-13 graded homework assignments. Each homework assignment will consist of several (3-5) programs. I will only grade 1 to 2 of the assigned problems for each homework, chosen randomly. Homework will typically be due on Thursdays, by midnight on WebCT. In order to receive a passing grade for the class (C or better), all homework assignments must be submitted. | ||||||
Tests: | There are 7 tests, essentially, one for each chapter. | ||||||
Final Exam: | Comprehensive. 12:30-2:30pm, Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Your final exam score must be 60 or better in order to pass the class. | ||||||
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Final Grades: | Necessary, but not sufficient criteria to pass the class is that your homework average must be 70 or better. |