Leeward Community College
Information & Computer Sciences
Course Syllabus - SUMMER 2018 (CRN: 50205)
ICS 111: Introduction to Computer Science I (3.0 credits)


Instructor:William McDaniel Albritton
Office Hours:Email me for an appointment on campus
Office Location: DA 211
Contact:(808) 455-0319 (walbritt AT Hawaiʻi DOT EDU)

Class days, times, and room

Online course hosted on Laulima.

Catalog Course Description

An overview of the fundamentals of computer science emphasizing problem solving, algorithm development, implementation, and debugging/testing using an object-oriented programming language is covered.

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

ENG 22 or ENG 24 or equivalent or higher with a grade of "C" or better and MATH 82 or equivalent or higher with a grade of "CR" or consent of instructor.

Recommended Preparations

None

Textbooks and other Resources

Required software

Your program must compile and run using the JDK (Java Development Kit) with the jGRASP IDE.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Use an appropriate programming environment to design, code, compile, run and debug computer programs.
  2. Demonstrate basic problem solving skills: analyzing problems, modeling a problem as a system of objects, creating algorithms, and implementing models and algorithms in an object-oriented computing language.
  3. Illustrate basic programming concepts such as program flow and syntax of a high-level general purpose language and basic security practices.
  4. Demonstrate working with primitive data types, strings and arrays.

Grading Policy

Grading and feedback

Email your assignment to me before the deadline. The grade for your assignment is recorded in Laulima. The feedback for your assignment is given by email.

Assignment submission instructions via email

  1. Top of your assignment file:
    /**
    * Short description of program.
    *
    * @author Last Name, First Name
    * ICS 111 Assignment X
    * Today's Date
    */
  2. Filename of your assignment: LastnameFirstnameX.java. (Note: For example, SuzukiBubba.java would be submitted for the second assignment if Bubba Suzuki was submitting it.)
  3. "To" field of e-mail: The instructor's e-mail address: W Albritt at Hawai'i DOT edu
  4. "Cc" field of e-mail: Your UH e-mail address (username@hawaii.edu) (That way, if the instructor does not get your email for some reason, you have proof that it was sent.)
  5. Subject of email: ics 111 #x (where 'x' is the assignment number) For example, the second assignment would be: ics 111 #2
  6. Body of email: Copy and paste your program code into the body of your email. That way, we have your program even if you forgot to attach it.
  7. Attachments: Attach your LastnameFirstnameX.java file. (DO NOT submit the LastnameFirstnameX.class file or a zip file.)
  8. After you send your e-mail: Be sure to double-check your assignment submission by opening the e-mail that you sent to the instructor, downloading the attached program, and compiling and running the program to make sure it works, and that it is the program that you intended to submit. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SENDING THE CORRECT PROGRAM. No excuses will be accepted.

Assignment grading guidelines

  1. Submission:
  2. Comments:
  3. Naming:
  4. Formatting:
  5. Output:
  6. Program crashes:
  7. Program does not compile:
  8. (-1 to -5 points) Miscellaneous bugs, mistakes, or problems.

Late assignments

Before the due date, assignments can be turned in multiple times without deduction in points. After the due date, one point is deducted for late assignments. One week after the due date, late assignments will NOT be accepted.

Excused late assignments

In the case of serious illness, emergency, or death in the family, contact the instructor as soon as possible. You need to show proof, such as a doctor's note, obituary, etc. Excused late assignments extend the due date and time by one week. One week after the due date, excused late assignments will NOT be accepted.

Incompletes

See the Leeward CC policy on incompletes at: http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/about-grades. In this class, an incomplete is only given to students who could not attend the third exam, due to hardship situations. The makeup date for third exam will be the first day of the next semester. You need to show proof, such as a doctor's note, obituary, etc.

Academic Honesty

Students are required to complete and submit their own work. Copying, plagiarism, or other such acts will not be tolerated. Zero (0) points are earned for copying another student's assignment or final project for all students involved. Zero (0) points are earned for copying the instructor's code or comments. Zero (0) points are earned for copying code or comments from anyone else other than yourself. In addition, you may be subject to further penalties including a grade of "F" for the course. All your code and comments should be in your own words. You can share ideas and concepts with other students, but do NOT share code or comments. Refer to Academic Dishonesty in the Student Conduct Code for additional information.

The Maka‘ala Program

At Leeward CC we want every student to be successful. The Maka‘ala Program is a campus-wide effort that seeks to support students early in the semester when they first begin experiencing difficulty in a class. If I feel that you are having difficulty in my class within the first few weeks of the semester (e.g. missing class, missing assignments, or low test scores) I may refer you to the program. I will notify you about my intention to refer you to the program. Once referred, the Maka‘ala Program will:

Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers free support for a wide range of Leeward CC content courses as well as computer skills support. Content tutors are fellow students who are available by appointment to help with course concepts and study strategies. For several science subjects, drop-in help is provided in science study areas. The LRC also offers online and phone tutoring and holds specialized workshops and group review sessions for some subjects. For more information or to make an appointment, stop by the LRC on the second floor of the Learning Commons, call 455-0412, or visit the LRC website at http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/lrc

Student with Disabilities Statement

Leeward Community College abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which stipulate that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education "solely by reason of a handicap." Students with documented disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Coordinator of the Kako‘o ‘Ike (KI) program as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. The KI Office is located on the second floor of the Learning Commons building (to the right of the main Learning Commons entrance). Students may also contact the coordinator by phone at 455-0421.

Communication

All communication will be through Laulima (https://laulima.hawaii.edu) and your UH email (http://mail.google.com/a/hawaii.edu). Email from other accounts will not be accepted.

UH Alert emergency notification

The UH Alert emergency notification system is the primary communication tool used to alert the Leeward Community College community of an immediate threat to the safety and security of our students and employees. UH Alert is also used to announce campus closures.

You must register online to receive the UH Alert service. UH Alert includes automated emergency messages sent via email and text message alerts sent to mobile phones. All students, faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up online at: https://www.hawaii.edu/alert

Discipline, Decorum, and Freedom of Speech

Discrimination in the classroom based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical-related challenges, learning-related challenges, sexual orientation, hate speech, and obscene language will not be tolerated. Refer to the University of Hawaiʻi's Policy of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action in Leeward Community College's catalog for more information.

TITLE IX

The University of Hawaii is committed to providing a learning, working and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect and is free of all forms of sex discrimination and gender-based violence, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these, the University has staff and resources on your campus to support and assist you. Staff can also direct you to resources that are in the community. Here are some of your options:

I. If you wish to remain ANONYMOUS, speak with someone CONFIDENTIALLY, or would like to receive information and support in a CONFIDENTIAL setting, contact:

Person/Center Location Telephone Website/Email
Dr. Nadine Shigezawa (for Veteran students only) Veteranʻs Resource Center, BS 103 808-455-0672 nadine.shigezawa@va.gov
Dr. Amy Humphrey, Mental Health Counselor Counseling Office, AD 208 808-455-0516 amyh3@hawaii.edu
Student Health Center AD 122 808-455-0515 http://www.hawaii.edu/shs/lcc/

II. If you wish to REPORT an incident of sex discrimination or gender-based violence including sexual assault, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking as well as receive information and support, contact:

Person Location Telephone Email
Mark Lane; Title IX Coordinator AD 111 808-455-0213 marklane@hawaii.edu
Kami Kato; Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students AD 225A 808-455-0236 kamik@hawaii.edu
Lori Lei Hayashi; Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Employees AD 121 808-455-0277 lhayashi@hawaii.edu

As a member of the University faculty, I am required to immediately report any incident of sex discrimination or gender-based violence to the campus Title IX Coordinator. Although the Title IX Coordinator and I cannot guarantee confidentiality, you will still have options about how your case will be handled. My goal is to make sure you are aware of the range of options available to you and have access to the resources and support you need.

For more information regarding sex discrimination and gender-based violence, the University’s Title IX resources and the University’s Policy, Interim EP 1.204, go to: http://www.hawaii.edu/titleix

Assessment for Student Work

With the goal of continuing to improve the quality of educational services offered to students, Leeward CC conducts assessments of student achievement of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes. Student work is used anonymously as the basis of these assessments, and the work you do in this course may be used in these assessment efforts.


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