This syllabus and course
schedule subject to change.
ITSK 2314 – Programming Language Concepts (Summer 2007)
http://cims.clayton.edu/itsk2314
CRN: 52905
Jeff Chastine
E-mail: jeffchastine@clayton.edu
Phone: 678 466 4409
Office: U305
Office hours: “Open door policy” and by appointment
Office hours: Mon - Thurs 1:30 pm - 3:50, open door, email, and by appointment
Course Description (3-0-3)
Programming Language Concepts
This course surveys the history of programming languages and discusses various language paradigms and their influence on modern programming. Students will study the language/platform decisions associated with software development projects. Topics include: functional vs. procedural languages, logic-based languages, scripting languages, interpreted vs. compiled vs. byte-code based languages, security and performance issues.
Prerequisites
ITFN 1301/2/3
Outcomes
Students are expected to obtain a mature level of mastery of programming logic and algorithmic principles (1, 2, 3, 4). Students will demonstrate a refined level of comprehension of various language syntax (1, 2, 8, 9), object-oriented programming (6, 7), and procedural and data abstraction (5, 6, 7) and apply their skills in performing independently on programming assignments (1-10). Students should also further develop critical thinking (10) and problem solving skills (3, 4, 8, 9).
Objectives
Students coming out of this class will have understanding of:
Meeting Times
Lecture 1:30 pm – 3:50 pm Monday - Thursday (U322)
Lab On your own time
Final Exam Last day of class
Required Textbook
Various Online References
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
Midterm 25%
Homework 50%
Final Exam 25%
It is to your advantage to do well on all tests so that you
don’t have to take the comprehensive final exam.
In this course, you have three major assignments. One must be a programming assignment, and one must be a written/research assignment. The other assignment can be either a programming assignment or a written/research assignment.
Random, in-class pop quizzes may be given if it appears that you are not keeping up with the material and aren’t doing your part. These will be counted in borderline cases (akin to extra credit).
Partial credit may be given, but do not rely upon this – complete all problems for full credit.
Please be advised that no credit will be given for late assignments.
If class is to be canceled or delayed, I will notify you via e-mail as soon as possible; we will make up any missed class topics during the following class.
Words of Wisdom (TAKE THIS PART SERIOUSLY!)
We 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.
Start assignments early. This way, you can ask questions and clarify things that are confusing. Often, I’ll make assignments intentionally “open” so that you can come up with creative solutions, but this also means it’s often easy to misread what I’m looking for in the correct solution. 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
You may share ideas; you may not share code. You can discuss your solution; you may not
show your solution. Copy/paste (even
with minor changes) is not acceptable. I
strongly encourage you to share ideas and collaborate, but if you’re not able
to clearly articulate what the program does (on a line-by-line level), then
you’ve received too much help and should not submit the work as your own. If you don’t think you could recreate the
program without any help, then you’ve received too much help and should not
submit the work as your own. I can
search the Web too… so don’t turn in something that you find on the Wed. Placing “I was helped by…” on the assignment
is not acceptable coverage to avoid a charge of 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, he will be recommended for suspension from the university for two full terms. 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.
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 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.
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 CSU 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.
Attendance Policy
You are strongly encouraged to attend class, but I do not require or reward/penalize for missing a class meeting. Of course, you are expected to be in attendance if/when you are presenting an assignment or taking a test.
Disability Services
Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations need to register with Disability Services (DS) in order to obtain their accommodations. You can contact them at 678-466-5445 or disabilityservices@clayton.edu. If you are already registered with DS and are seeking accommodations for this course, please make an appointment with me to discuss your specific accommodation needs for this course and give me your accommodations letter.