Syllabus for ITS-150
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING I
Computer Programming I focuses on learning fundamental computer programming concepts and terminology and on developing simple computer programs. Topics include programming nomenclature, program specification, algorithm development, analysis, problem solving, and implementation of computer programs. The course also explores application of best practices to develop secure programs. The course will use Python as a base language.
After completing this course, students should be able to:
CO1 Write Python programs.
CO2 Use variables of data types.
CO3 Use control structures.
CO4 Use lists, sets, tuples, files, and dictionaries.
CO5 Write modular programs using functions.
CO6 Create programs that process data.
CO7 Implement error and exception handling.
CO8 Write object-oriented programs.
You will need the following materials to complete your coursework. Some course materials may be free, open source, or available from other providers. You can access free or open-source materials by clicking the links provided below or in the module details documents. To purchase course materials, please visit the University's textbook supplier.
ISBN-13: 978-0134058313
The required textbook is available from VitalSource at the following link: An Introduction to Programming Using Python.
Computer Programming I is a three-credit, online course consisting of six modules. Modules include an overview, topics, learning objectives, study materials, and activities. Module titles are listed below.
For your formal work in the course, you are required to participate in online discussion forums, complete programming assignments, complete InfoSec Labs, take a proctored midterm examination, and complete a final project. See below for details.
Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.
One or more of your course activities may utilize a tool designed to promote original work and evaluate your submissions for plagiarism. More information about this tool is available in this document.
You are required to participate in six graded discussion forums. There is also one ungraded but required Introductions Forum in Module 1.
You are required to complete six programming assignments. The programming assignments are based on topics associated with the course modules.
You are required to complete and submit results for five Infosec Learning Labs for this course. The InfoSec lab assignments are on a variety of topics associated with the course modules. Each lab is either 90 minutes or 120 minutes in duration, regulated by a timer. They are designed to be completed in one sitting to simulate a real experience, so you cannot save your progress to return later.
For an optimal experience, use a Chrome web browser with an Internet connection to run the labs. While completing each lab, take a screenshot of the performance report screen. Submit both the screenshot and your lab reflection to your mentor using the appropriate “Infosec Lab Results” link in Moodle. Your mentor will review your submissions and give you credit for each completed activity. Be sure to reference the Course Calendar for due dates.
Please see the Infosec Learning Labs section of the course website for further details and instructions.
For a list of key concepts that may appear on your midterm exam, refer to the exam study guide available in the Examinations section of the course website.
The midterm exam is two hours long and covers material from Modules 1, 2, and 3. The exam consists of 35 multiple-choice questions and 3 questions that require you to write short programs.
The multiple-choice questions will require you to identify, define, and recognize examples of concepts.
For the midterm, you are required to use the University's Online Proctor Service (OPS). Please refer to the Examinations and Proctors section of the Online Student Handbook (see General Information area of the course website) for further information about scheduling and taking online exams and for all exam policies and procedures. You are strongly advised to schedule your exam within the first week of the semester.
You are on your honor not to cheat during the exam. Cheating means:
If there is evidence that you have cheated or plagiarized in your exam, the exam will be declared invalid, and you will fail the course.
You are required to write four programs in Python that use the programming tools and constructs introduced in Chapters 1 through 7 of the textbook. You will also write a brief essay on specific topics.
Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:
A | = | 93–100 | C+ | = | 78–79 | |
A– | = | 90–92 | C | = | 73–77 | |
B+ | = | 88–89 | C– | = | 70–72 | |
B | = | 83–87 | D | = | 60–69 | |
B– | = | 80–82 | F | = | Below 60 |
To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of C or better (for an area of study course) or D or better (for a course not in your area of study), based on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, discussion postings).
To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:
Consider the following study tips for success:
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