CSC 160

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	Computer Science I: (Language)
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	CSC 160	CREDIT HOURS:	4
2.	PREREQUISITE:	CSC 116 or MAT105 Intermediate Algebra, or equivalent experience, or permission of instructor.

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:
	SUPPLIES:
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Introduces students to the discipline of computer science. Covers algorithm development, data representation, logical expressions, sub-programs and input/output operations using a structured programming language. Requires intensive lab work outside of class time.

5.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	By the end of the course, students will

(A).

(B).

(C).

(D).

(E).

(F).

(G).

(H).

(I).

(J).

(K).

Identify the basic data types in and give the memory requirements for each.

Write code to input and output numerical, character, and text data.

Write code using each of the arithmetic operators and logical operators.

Write code using to control program flow.

Write code using single and multi dimensional arrays of each data type.

Write code using functions, procedures, methods, or subroutines.

Write code using data structures.

Properly document programs.

Write using pointers.

Write using pass by reference and pass by value.

Write using pass by value.

6.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	Five exams will be given during the semester. A missed exam must be made up within one week of the day the test was given to the entire class. Ten percent of the possible points for each program will be deducted for each day a program is late. No programs will be accepted if they are more than one week late.
		Programs and other assignments	40%
		Tests + Quizzes	60%
		90 to 100%	A
		80 to 89%	B
		70 to 79%	C
		60 to 69%	D
		0 to 59	F

Special Remarks:
1.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
2.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
3.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. ate homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

7.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
8.	COURSE OUTLINE
	Program Development Process and Algorithm Development Analysis and Design, Testing, and Coding Standards Syntax Data Types and Operators Data representation Logical expressions Input/Output Objects Data Structures Scope Rules Decisions and Iterations Functions Pointers/References Arrays Recursion
9.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
10.	DISABILITY STATEMENT:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.