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CSCI 1100    Applied Computing (Fall 2009)

CRN: 87998

Jeff Chastine Email: jeffchastine@clayton.edu Phone: 678-466-4409 Office: U 434 Office Hours: M-R 10AM-11AM,    Open door policy. Other times by appt.

 

Course Description (2-1-3)

This course covers applied topics in computing which will serve as tools for presentations, web development, and knowledge of basic operating systems. Topics include using PowerPoint, understanding and using email, remote file transfer and remote login using Secure Shell, building Websites using tools such as XHTML & Java Scripting, Windows basics, and Linux basics.

Course Outcomes

Students are expected to obtain a developing level of mastery of programming logic and algorithmic principles.  Students will demonstrate an emerging level of knowledge of the fields of computer science, including fundamental concepts in operating systems, internet-aware applications, and programming and multimedia.  Student should show potential to perform independently on programming assignments. 

Course Objectives

Students coming out of this class will have an understanding of:

1. operating systems

2. DHTML (HTML, JavaScript, CSS)

3. Server-side application development

4. database theory and application

5. digital audio

6. 2D image generation

7. 3D modeling

8. Game Design/Analysis

9. Game Engines 

ITP Choice 

Beginning Fall Semester 2001, all students at CSU are required to state that they have on-demand access to a notebook computer that meets the recommended hardware/software specifications that have been established by Clayton State faculty. Academic penalties may be incurred for not meeting this requirement.  See http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/ for more information.

Prerequisites

MATH 1101 or higher (or equivalent placement score)

Meeting Times

M W  9:00AM - 9:50AM in T-100 (Clayton Hall - formerly the technology building)

Required Textbooks

None! Resources will be available via the Web.

Assessment

You will have numerous opportunities to practice and demonstrate mastery of the materials covered in this course.  It is up to you to keep current on all readings and assignments (including in-class announcements). 

Grading will be based upon the following scale:

        A          >= 90%           
        B          80% - 90%
        C          70% - 80%       
        D         60% - 70%   
        F         < 60%

Assignment	% of grade
Labs	50%
Midterm Project	25%
Final Project	25%

• Please be advised that no credit will be given for late assignments. 

• If you have a problem that arises during the course of the semester, please contact me as soon as possible. 

• It's good advice to turn in your assignments a day early from school.  Not being able to connect from home is not an excuse.

• Please be aware of drop day!

Attendance Policy

Your active participation in class is expected (especially in the first week, or you will be counted as a NO SHOW and removed from the course). Class attendance is expected because it's much easier to learn if you're coming to class and asking questions in lecture about things that confuse you.

• If you need an extension on an assignment/quiz because of an illness/death, please let us know via email before the assignment is due.

Words of Wisdom (TAKE THIS PART SERIOUSLY!)

 

I expect your active participation in class.  Class attendance is expected because it’s much easier to learn if you’re coming to class and asking questions in lecture about things that confuse you.

Other advice:

• start assignments early.  This way, you can ask questions and clarify things that are confusing.

• I sit in my office most of the week - waiting for students to come by with questions, so please don't show up on the day the assignment is due having just started.

• Also, keep up with the reading, and write small programs to test out ideas. 

Your grade in this course is determined completely on performance, not on effort. 

Academic Misconduct

If a student is found obtaining or granting inappropriate help in this course on any assignment (test, quiz, exam, homework, etc.) he will receive an F in the course.  The offense will go on permanent record with the university.  If this is not the student’s first academic misconduct offense at CSU, expulsion from the university will be recommended.  This is in full accord with CSU’s policy, and we encourage you to read and review the university’s policy in your student handbook.