This syllabus and the course schedule are subject to change.
ITSK 2313 - Intermediate Programming, C#
CRN 83946
http://cims.clayton.edu/itsk2313
Jon
A Preston
E-mail:
Phone: 770 961 3620
Office: U306
Office hours: Tues & Thurs 4:30-7:30pm, email, “Open door policy” and by
appointment – use this!
Lab Assistant - Richard Kirtley [csu10104@mail.claytonstate.net]
Course Description
(2-3-3) An intermediate class in object oriented programming using VB, C# or Java. Students will understand the nature of object oriented programming via objects, classes and methods. Students will learn the tools and techniques of programming in and for a graphical user interface. Discussion includes exception handling, a variety of data structures and file access methods. Also covered: stream I/O, inheritance and polymorphism, threads and network-aware applications.
Outcomes
Students are expected to obtain a mature level of mastery of
programming logic and algorithmic principles. Students will demonstrate a
refined level of comprehension of language syntax, object-oriented programming,
and procedural and data abstraction and apply their skills in performing
independently on programming assignments. Students should also further
develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Objectives
Students coming out of this class will have
understanding of
Prerequisites
ITFN 1101; ITFN 1303; Math (see the DUCK for more info)
Meeting Times
Lecture 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm Tuesday and Thursday (U322)
Lab On your own time
Final Exam Thursday, December 15
Class discussion forum: http://zidane.clayton.edu/itsk2313
Required Textbooks
Programming C# - Intro and Intermediate, compiled by Jon Preston
A new book based from several O'Reilly texts, this book is designed specifically for this and the intermediate course. It is available in the bookstore only.
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). If you fall behind, you will most assuredly fail this course!
Grading will be based upon the following scale:
A >= 90%
B 80% - 90%
C 70% - 80%
D 60% - 70%
F < 60%
Assignment Portion of Grade
Final 28%
Midterm 25%
Programs (6) 42% (7% each)
Online Discussion 5%
Midterm Grade - given the schedule and when midterm falls (see schedule), the first 3 homework assignments and test 1 will be graded; thus ~35-40% of your overall grade will be determined by midterm.
Programs that don’t compile cleanly (no warnings or errors) or halt/crash will receive no credit; the programming assignments will be graded on a progressive scale, so it’s almost always possible to get most credit if you follow good programming practices, building your solution piecewise with verification testing.
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.
This course uses the Visual Studio 2005 C# Express IDE (Integrated Development Environment). This is freely available. You can obtain this program from http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/express/vcsharp/default.aspx, or you can load the program using a CDrom from my office. Also, if you have a full version of Visual Studio 2005 loaded on your computer (or want to load it using a CDrom/DVD from my office), this is OK too (though it takes up more space than the express edition). Other compilers/IDEs are not officially supported in this course as we will be using some of the .NET 2.0 controls, but if you want to chance it and develop and submit with another IDE, this is your choice (at your own risk). This IDE will only run on Windows 2000, XP Pro, or 2003 (ME and XP Home won't run it!).
As listed above, the discussion forum for this course (online and in class) is located at http://zidane.clayton.edu/itsk2313. You are expected to actively participate in this forum. If you have an A in the course, then this portion of your grade will be ignored (i.e. if you can ace this course without the help of your peers in this forum, then you can ignore it). Otherwise, you are required to participate via posting questions/answers to this forum; 5% of your grade is determined from your content posted (filler/noise is not counted).
Words of Wisdom (TAKE THIS PART SERIOUSLY!)
I expect your active participation in class. Class attendance is expected.
Start assignments early. This way, you can ask questions and clarify things that are confusing. Better to ask and learn than to get a low grade!
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 CCSU, he will be recommended for suspension from the university for two full terms. This is in full accord with CCSU’s policy, and we encourage you to read and review the university’s policy in your student handbook.
Instructor Assessment:
In this course you will have the opportunity to evaluate the instructor. This will be done electronically through the following website, but should be done when the instructor informs you.
ITP Choice Information
Beginning Fall Semester 2001, all students at CCSU 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
Students must abide by policies in
the University Catalog, Student Handbook, and if applicable, program
handbook. Academic misconduct will not be tolerated.
http://adminservices.clayton.edu/registrar/BasicUndergraduateStudentResponsibilities.doc.
These responsibilities should be considered part of this class syllabus and
should be adhered to.
Students must activate their CCSU email account and are expected to check their email on a regular basis
Religious Observance
Religiously
observant students wishing to be absent on holidays that require missing class
and/or exam should notify the instructor at
least two weeks in advance and discuss acceptable ways of making up any
work missed because of the absence.
Individuals with disabilities who need to request
accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator,