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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "CS 160-2"
COURSE NAME: "Programming Concepts and Applications"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2024
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Patrizio Angelini
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
Regular: Wednesday, 11,30AM-12,30AM. Available by appointment in other time slots.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course introduces fundamental computer programming concepts using a high-level language and a modern development environment. Programming skills include sequential, selection, and repetition control structures, functions, input and output, primitive data types, basic data structures including arrays and pointers, objects, and classes. Software engineering skills include problem solving, program design, and debugging practices. The goal of this course is to advance students’ computational thinking, educate them to use programs as tools in their own field of study, and to provide them with fundamental knowledge of programming strategies.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course will introduce students to programming and will provide them with basic software design concepts.
Main topics covered in the course:
1 - Fundamentals of programming: languages, source code, compiler.
2 - Programming syntax: variables, data types, operations, conditional and looping constructs, functions.
3 - Object-oriented programming: objects, classes, encapsulation, inheritance.
4 - Basics of software design principles: modularity, packages, design patterns.
5 - Design and implementation of a small project.
The discussion of all topics will be continuously supported by hands-on coding sessions, using Python as reference language.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1 - First experience with the main concepts of programming.
2 - Ability of writing, compiling, and executing code in a programming language (Python).
3 - Enhancement of problem solving skills.
4 - Predisposition to designing a solution before implementing it.
5 - Identification of possible applications of computer programming in different areas.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Python Crash Course, 2nd Edition A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming | Eric Matthes | No Starch Press | 9781593279288 | | | Ebook | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Assignments | 2 home-assignments, which will be evaluated on the quality of the submitted solutions and on a subsequent discussion in class. | 15 |
| Group project | Design and implementation of a programming project, in groups of 2-3, to verify the knowledge acquired by the students in the course. Students will be asked to present their project in class. | 20 |
| Attendance and participation | Attendance and participation are fundamental, as students will be involved in practical work during lessons. | 10 |
| Final exam | In-class assessment of the programming skills acquired by the student in the course. | 20 |
| Quizzes | 4 in-class quizzes, each focused on a specific topic. The lowest grade will be dropped. | 35 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the task or problem raised and provides a coherent application of the concepts, displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the task or problem raised. There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluate theory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture and reference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers and solutions that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material. Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included. In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam.
Attendance to lectures is mandatory and is graded.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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| Week 1 |
Introduction to programming |
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| Week 2 |
Variables and data types |
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| Week 3 |
Lists and strings |
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| Week 4 |
Conditional and loop control |
Quiz 1
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| Week 5 |
User input |
Home assignment 1 |
| Week 6 |
While loop |
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| Week 7 |
Read/Write to external files |
Quiz 2
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| Week 8 |
Functions |
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| Week 9 |
Dictionaries |
Home assignment 2 |
| Week 10 |
Object-oriented programming |
Quiz 3
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| Week 11 |
Object-oriented programming |
Projects assigned |
| Week 12 |
Object-oriented programming
Work on final project |
Quiz 4 |
| Week 13 |
Work on final project |
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| Week 14 |
Work on final project |
Project discussion |
| Exam week |
Final exam |
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