The
Fall
Semester 2005
The
for
meaningful lives and productive careers.
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Credit Hours: |
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Class Time/Place: |
Section 01: Section
02: 8:00 – 9:15 AM Tu Th 11:00 – 12:15 PM Tu Th MAIN 309 BCHS
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Prerequisites: |
None |
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Instructor: |
Richard Corner OFFICE: 1120
N. Cory PHONE: 419-434‑4503 E-MAIL: corner@
findlay.edu |
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Office Hours: |
10:00 – 10:50 AM TuTh; 11:00 – 11:50 AM MW; 1:00 – 1:50 PM Tu;
or by appointment |
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Course Description
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A first course in computer science, including an introduction to
basic computer science concepts, problem-solving through the use of
microcomputer software packages, and structured programming in Visual Basic.
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Relationship
to the Conceptual Framework |
Computer Science I is a
first course in computer science with several purposes: 1. An introduction to basic computer science
concepts 2. Problem‑solving through the use of
microcomputer software packages 3. Structured programming in Visual Basic
including the details of the Visual Basic programming language with
an emphasis placed on the techniques of structured programming and
documentation. There is a heavy emphasis placed on problem
solving in this course.
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Course Objectives
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To become proficient in problem solving using Microsoft Excel and
Visual Basic.
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Goal
1. Students will take courses which expose
them to a range of basic religious beliefs and diverse ethical perspectives
and which encourage them to develop their own perspectives on global issues. |
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Goal
2. Students will become familiar with the historical, scientific, literary,
and/or philosophical content of a range of disciplines. |
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Goal
3. Students will acquire and practice
skills for reading, writing, speaking, listening, abstract inquiry, critical
thinking, logical reasoning, and using computers and related technology. |
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Goal
4. Students will develop an
appreciation for and means of analyzing art, literature, music,
communication, science, and/or theatre. |
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Goal
5. Throughout their general education
experience, students will analyze and reflect upon the challenges facing our
global society as well as the importance of being a life-long learner and
responsible citizen. |
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Required Textbooks and other materials
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Textbooks:
Programming in Visual Basic .NET [Visual Basic .NET 2003
Update Edition]; Bradley and Millsbaugh; McGraw-Hill Irwin; 2003. ISBN:
0-07-225671-0
Microsoft Office
Excel 2003: Introductory Concepts and Techniques; Shelley,
Cashman, and Quasney; Course Technology; 2004. ISBN: 0-619-20032-4 Essential Introduction to Computers; Shelley, Cashman, and Groen;
Course Technology; 2004. ISBN: 0-619-20078-2 MS Windows XP: Brief Concepts and
Techniques; Shelley, Cashman, and Forsythe; Course Technology; 2004. ISBN: 0-7895-6419-X The texts are available from the UF bookstore or may
be purchased online from the seller of your choice. Software: The student must use
Microsoft Excel 2003 [a component of Microsoft
Office XP] and Microsoft Visual Basic .NET [a component of Microsoft Visual
Studio .NET]. Contact Information Technology Services at UF to learn
how you can obtain Microsoft products through UF’s license agreement for use
on your computer. Supplies: You
will need media to store computer projects. You need to have a working copy and
a backup of each project. I recommend using the USB flash memory devices – “thumb
drives”. |
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Knowledge Base
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Textbooks,
On-line Help. |
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Case
Analysis |
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Library
and Internet Research |
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Debate |
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Practice/drill |
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Discovery/Independent
Research |
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Problem
solving |
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Discussion/Questioning/Interviewing |
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Experiential
Learning |
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Role
playing/simulation games |
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Field
Experience |
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Service
Learning |
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Group
Presentation |
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Video/Audio
Review and Critique |
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Laboratory
Experiences |
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Other |
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Lecture |
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Abstracts |
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Participation |
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Attendance |
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Peer
Evaluation |
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Capstone
Project |
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Portfolio |
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Case
Study |
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Portfolio
Lab Performance |
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Exams |
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Presentations |
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Group
Projects |
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Professional
Evaluation |
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Homework
Assignments |
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Quizzes |
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Internet
Research |
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Research
project |
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Journaling |
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Other |
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Lab
Performance |
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Oral/written
review of literature |
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Grading |
The student's
course grade will be based on the following weighing: 3 Tests and 2 Hands-On quizzes 40% 1 Final Exam 20% Computer Assignments 40% Total
Points 100% |
Grading Scale/Distribution
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The guaranteed
grading scale is as follows: A 92% to 100% B 81% to 90% C 70% to 80% D 60% to 70% F Below 60% The tests will be
in‑class, closed‑book, and one hour in length. The hands-on
quizzes will be in‑class, open‑book, and one hour and fifteen
minutes in length. The final exam will be comprehensive, in‑class,
closed‑book, and one hour, fifty minutes in length. |
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Attendance Bonus: An extra
percentage may be added to your average in each course as an attendance
bonus: If your
attend all classes, you will earn a bonus of 3%. If you
miss 1 or 2 classes, you will earn a bonus of 2%. If you
miss 3 or 4 classes or related functions, you will earn a bonus of 1%. Bonuses are earned only for classes actually attended;
excused absences are the same unexcused absences for this purpose. This is
the only extra credit available in this course. |
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Honor
Code |
I will not knowingly engage
in any dishonorable behavior, cheat, steal, lie or commit any act of
plagiarism during my academic work, course, or endeavor. If I observe an act which I believe
violates the University’s Honor Code, I may, in my discretion, report it to
the appropriate personnel.
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Course
Policies and Practices |
Academic Honesty: Collected computer assignments,
homework and examinations are to be the work of individual student in
consultation with the instructors, unless otherwise instructed in class by
the instructors. Violation of this policy will result in a grade of
"0" on the homework or examination. A statement on academic honesty will
be distributed in class.
Late Assignments Computer
assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Late
assignments will have 10% of the possible points deducted per day late. No
assignments will be accepted more than 5 calendar days late; assignments more
than 5 days late receive a grade of 0 (zero). Makeup Tests No makeup tests are permitted for a
missed test or exam unless you notify me and take the test before the
scheduled time of the test. If a test is missed, your grade on the final exam
will be substituted for the missed test. In no case will a student be allowed
to take more than one make-up test per semester. |
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Final
Exam Date |
The final exam must be taken at the
time scheduled by the University. Exceptions to this rule are only with
approval of the Dean of the
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Special
Services |
If
you are a student with a disability, it is your responsibility to register
with the Office of Disability Service and notify your instructor one week
prior to any needed service so that reasonable accommodations can be made for
you. |
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Course
and Instructor Evaluation |
As prescribed in the UF Faculty Manual.
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Additional
Information |
See below.
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Tentative Schedule
Date Day Topics Assignments
8/30 1 Introduction;
Intro to Comp
9/1 2 Windows XP
9/6 3 Excel 01 E1
9/8 4 Ch 01A
9/13 5 Ch 01B P1
9/15 6 Work day
Review
9/20 7 Test 1
9/22 8 Excel 02 E2
9/27 9 Ch 02A
9/29 10 Ch 02B
10/4 11 Ch 02C P2
10/6 12 Work Day
Review
10/11 13 Test 2
10/13 14 Excel 3 E3
10/18 15 Work Day
10/20 16 Ch 03A
Date Day Topics Assignments
10/25 17 Ch 03B
10/27 18 Ch 03C P3
11/1 19 Work day
11/3 20 Work day
11/8 21 HO
Quiz
11/10 22 Test 3
11/15 23 Ch04A
11/17 24 Ch04B
11/22 25 Ch04C P4
11/24 Thanksgiving Break
11/29 26 Work day
12/1 27 Work day
12/6 28 HO
Quiz
12/7 29 Review
Final Exam:
Section .01 Section .02
Thur.
12/15 Wed. 12/14
8:00
- 9:50 AM 8:00 - 9:50 AM
[Attendance Mandatory]
Course/College
Specific Information - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT:
The student should
prepare for class by reading the text BEFORE coming to class. If a class
is missed, it is the student's responsibility to obtain all assignments, class
notes, and handouts.
Solving problems is
the best way to learn the concepts of this course. Thus, the student will be
assigned homework problems and computer assignments. The student is expected to
do the problems before the next class meeting and to ask questions about the
problems if he has difficulties with them. Students should begin to work on
computer assignments when they are assigned. One of the biggest difficulties
students have in lower-level courses is that they try to do assignments the day
before they are due.