Fall 2017

CSYS 1203 Introduction to Programming

Syllabus

CSYS 1203 Sections 390, 391 CRN #18384, 18385

Instructor Information
Assoc. Prof. Dr. William Smith
E-mail: will.smith@tulsacc.edu
Work phone: (918) 595-7616
Google Talk: drwillsmith
Oce Location: Southeast Campus - 4210
Oce hours: Tues/Thursday 8:30 - 9:30, 12:30 - 4:30

Textbooks

We are using a completely online textbook this semester. To purchase and use follow these steps:

1. Sign up at zyBooks.com

2. Enter zyBook code: TULSACCCSYS1203SmithFall2017

3. Click Subscribe

Prerequisites

None.

Course Description

This course is a required prerequisite for all programming classes and will serve as an introduction
to structured programming techniques. Topics to be covered include owcharting, pseudocode,
sequence, selection, iteration, arrays, I/0, principles of problem solving, debugging, documenta-
tion and good programming practice. Topics will be applied using an appropriate programming
language.

Goals

In this course, we will take an in depth look at programming concepts and techniques. We will
examine theoretical concepts that make the world of programming unique. Also, this course will
adopt a practical hands-on approach when examining programming styles through an introduc-
tion to Alice. Along with examining dierent coding techniques, this course will explore the ad-
vancement of programming, as well as, timeless problem solving strategies.

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Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to understand, identify and apply
basic structured programming techniques and concepts.

Course Grade

The course grade will be calculated as follows:

8 Python Programming Projects @ 100 pts each = 800 pts

Completion of ZyBook participation and challenge activities = 200 pts

Total Points Possible: 1000

Grading Scale

The standard TCC 90-80-70-60 grading scale will be used.

Course Deadlines
(Deadline is always at midnight on Friday of the indicated week)
Typically there will be one assignment due every other week throughout the semester.

Submission of Programming Assignments

ZyBook activities and ZyLabs will be completed on the ZyBook site.

Late Assignments

Assignments will be accepted late at a penalty of 10% for each week late.

Required Course Participation

This course requires regular participation and work throughout the term. If a student has nat par-
ticipated by the 2nd week of the term, that student will be withdrawn from the course at the in-
structor's discretion

Copyright Notice

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It is a violation of the law to create unauthorized duplicates of copyrighted microcomputer soft-

ware. Tulsa Community College makes every eort to support these copyright agreements and
does not support illegal duplication of any copyrighted material.

Technical Requirements

The student must meet the requirements as listed on the TCC distance learning web site as well as
any additional requirements listed on the course Blackboard site.

Course Withdrawal

The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Oce at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (W grade) or to
change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop
participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of F, which may
have nancial aid consequences for the student.

Communications

Email communications: All TCC students receive a designated MyTCC email address (ex: jane.-
doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be
sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive
email from, the instructor regarding this course.

Inclement Weather

TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise, TCC always gives
cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC
website (www.tulsacc.edu).

General Education Goals

General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities
that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and
personal lives. TCCs General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Eective Communication, En-
gaged Learning, and Technological Prociency.

Classroom Etiquette

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Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions, beliefs, and perspectives during
classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of ideas that is essential to higher
learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any electronic device is at the discre-
tion of the instructor.

Syllabus Changes

Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notied of any changes
to the syllabus in writing.

Disability Resources:

It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments.
Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, con-
tact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and
hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty (cheating) is dened as the deception of others about ones own work or
about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at
campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community College adopts a policy
delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions
delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly
students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty member may:

require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;

Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;

Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or administratively
withdraw the student from the class;

Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester.

Faculty may request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level
by submitting such request to the Dean of Student Services.

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Institutional Statement

Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC
Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in
the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu

Tobacco Free College

Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governors Executive
Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the
use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned
by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes proper-
ty leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings, facilities,
and parking lots. Tulsa Community Colleges policy includes a tobacco free environment on all
campus and o-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus
Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Viola-
tions of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.

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Course Calendar (Note: This schedule may be revised as the semester progresses)
Week Course Material Assignment Due

1 Setup Software and Zybook

2 Introduction to Python Programming Assignment #1

3 Variables and Expressions

4 Variables and Expressions Programming Assignment #2

5 Types

6 Types Programming Assignment #3

7 Branching

8 Branching Programming Assignment #4

9 Loops

10 Loops Programming Assignment #5

11 Functions

12 Functions Programming Assignment #6

13 Strings

14 Strings Programming Assignment #7

15 Lists and Dictionaries

16 Lists and Dictionaries Programming Assignment #8

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