Course Syllabus

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Lincoln University

    This course is the first course in a yearlong sequence required for Computer Science majors. It introduces the students to principles of computer programming via a structured programming language. The student will write, test and debug a wide variety of problems drawn from several disciplines. The course will also address program design and program style.

• Process  Input/ Output of data and utilize computer memory (primary and secondary storage) and the Arithmetical and Logical Unit of Computers by writing several programs.
• Write basic programming statements such as conditional statements, statement blocks, Looping, and function through programming projects.
• Implement algorithms using a structured language such as C or C++, or Java.
• Demonstrate skills for tracing and debugging programs, both in terms of syntax/ grammar of the language used as well as logical and run-time errors, assessed trough written exams.
• Demonstrate skills to modify  algorithms and programs to accomplish the needed outcome.
• Use computer programming to solve problems in various disciplines such as Math, Physics, Business, etc.

    WEEK 7-8.
    .Functions (Chapter 6)
     Mid-term Test

    WEEK 8-9
    . Arrays (Chapter 7)

    WEEK 10-12
    . File processing (Chapter 17)
     Test# 3

    WEEK 13-15
    . More on object oriented programming
    . More on IO streams (Chapter 15)

    WEEK 16
    . Operator overloading (Chapter 11) and review

      Final test administered during the official university final exam period.

      Projects are assigned about every two-three weeks


COURSE ASSESSMENT- LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES^*

• Computer Projects

          Computer Projects will be given on material covered in class. General computer labs are available throughout the campus for students to do their work. The students are encouraged to make regular visits during office hours, to meet in study groups, and to use the Computer/ Programming Tutors from the School of Natural Sciences.

• Late Work And Make-Ups

          All computer projects, assignments, quizzes and exams must be completed by the scheduled date. Late assignments or make-up tests or quizzes will only be allowed with official documentation and grades may be lowered. To qualify for a make-up, a student must have notified the professor and rescheduled in a timely manner.

Lincoln University uses the class method of teaching, which assumes that each student has something to contribute and something to gain by attending class. It further assumes that there is much more instruction absorbed in the classroom than can be tested on examinations. Therefore, students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class meetings and should exhibit good faith in this regard. For the control of absences, the faculty adopted the following regulations:

• Four absences may result in an automatic failure in the course.
• Three tardy arrivals may be counted as one absence.
• Absences will be counted starting with whatever day is specified by the instructor but not later than the deadline for adding or dropping courses.
• In case of illness, death in the family, or other extenuating circumstances, the student must present documented evidence of inability to attend classes to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. However, in such cases the student is responsible for all work missed during those absences.
• Students representing the University in athletic events or other University sanctioned activities will be excused from class (es) with the responsibility of making up all work and examinations. The Registrar will issue the excused format to the faculty member in charge of the off- or on-campus activity for delivery by the student(s) to their instructors.

Students are responsible for proper conduct and integrity in all of their scholastic work. They must follow a professor's instructions when completing tests, homework, and laboratory reports, and must ask for clarification if the instructions are not clear. In general, students should not give or receive aid when taking exams, or exceed the time limitations specified by the professor. In seeking the truth, in learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative. Honesty in the classroom and in the preparation of papers is therefore expected of all students. Each student has the responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own. All of this work must be done in accordance with established principles of academic integrity.

Students will be held to the rules and regulations of the Student Conduct Code as described in the Lincoln University Student Handbook. In particular, excessive talking, leaving and reentering class, phones or pagers, or other means of disrupting the class will not be tolerated and students may be asked to leave. Students who constantly disrupt class may be asked to leave permanently and will receive an F.

All courses offered through the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science require students to meet at least the following out of the 8 Core Curriculum Learner Competencies: