San Antonio College
Computer Information Systems
Syllabus

ITSE 1329 Program Logic and Design

I. Catalog description:

This course presents a disciplined approach to problem solving with structured techniques and representation of algorithms using appropriate design tools.

II. Required background:

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: None.

III. Texts and other materials:

To be announced.

IV. Methods of instruction:

This course is delivered entirely on the internet. You will be required to keep up with the weekly schedule. Each week you will have: reading and project assignments. All projects should be e-mailed as attachments to kpuhaly@satx.rr.com, no later than Friday at 6 pm for each weekly assignment. Your name should appear on the first line of each assignment. I will provide feed back via comments in your project. The subject line of your e-mail must contain the course number (1329),the initial of your first name and your last name,e.g. 1329kpuhaly followed by a space and assignment number. This is essential because many students do not have emails containing their names. E-mails not conforming to this format will be erased, not graded, and counted as a grade of zero.

V. Course content:

The goals of the course are to cover the basics of logical problem analysis and solution design. Structured programming guidelines and pseudocode techniques will be presented. The theory of structured programming, control structures (Simple Sequence, IF-THEN-ELSE, DO-WHILE, and CASE), control breaks and a brief introduction to arrays will be covered. When each chapter in the logic book has been completed, a program project assignment(s) will be made which emphasizes the principles of that chapter.

VI. Learning objectives:

Upon completion of this course the student who has attained mastery of the subject matter should be able to do the following:

For a stated problem, execute a problem solving process to produce a solution to the problem.
Use alterative development/documentation tools
For the solution to problems:
- Express formulas correctly
  Utilize the appropriate conditional statement
  Utilize iterative and/or nested loops where and when needed
Combine simple statements, conditional statements, and loops to provide solutions to problems of moderate difficulty
Process the steps of a developed solution to prove the correctness of a solution.

VII. Course grade:

A. Exams (50%). There will be 1 final exam (Done at home).

B. Projects (35%). You will complete 6-8 projects during the semester.

C. Written Assignments (15%). You will complete several written assignments during this course. The assignments may be done in any open source word processor (i.e., Star Office, Open Office, KOffice, etc.), or they may be done in MSWord. They may not be done in WordPerfect.

SCANS Reference

C-1  Competency:  Allocates time and follows schedules.
         Evaluation:  Students are given time limits on quizzes and exams. Assignments are due on specific dates. Students are required to follow schedule as devised by instructor.

C-5  Competency:  Acquires and evaluates information.
         Evaluation:  Students gain knowledge of programming and design concepts through lecture, reading, and projects.

C-6  Competency:  Organizes and maintains information.
         Evaluation:  The student must take notes on lectures, readings, labs, and research, which must then be applied to problem solution for assignments.

C-7  Compentency:  Interprets and communicates information.
         Evaluation:  Students interpret and
evaluate information gained through labs and research.

F-1  Foundation:  Reading.
         Evaluation:  Students must understand abstract
ideas that they read, they must evaluate and understandand source code in sample programs, apply them to concrete solutions.

F-2  Foundation:  Writing.
         Evalustion:  All projects developed in this course must be throughly documented in a specific format.
F-5  Foundation:  Listening.
         Evaluation:  By listening carefully the student will ba able to understand and implement verbal instructions of the instructor.

F-7  Foundation:  Creative Thinking.
         Evaluation:  Designing computer solutions to complex human problems is inherently an exercise in creative thinking.

F-9  Foundation:  Problem Solving.
         Evaluation:  The student is given written and oral specifications as to what the system is supposed to do. In developing a working solution to complex problems the student will use several problem solving skills.

Attendance:

You are expected to keep up with weekly assignments. A student who falls behind the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a regular semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for not keeping up, the instructor will record a grade of "W" (withdraw). It is the student's responsibility to ensure that withdrawals have been submitted. This is the same policy that is used for on-campus classroom courses.

Academic Dishonesty Policy:

Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting in an academic penalty or disciplinary penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional information refer to the "Student Code of Conduct" in the San Antonio College Bulletin.

ADA Statement for Students Requiring Special Accommodations:

Principle of Equal Opportunity and ADA Statement for Students Requiring Special Accommodations -- San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs, or services. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attentionof: Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, (210) 208-8051. Address: Human Resources Department, 201 W. Sheridan, Bldg. A, San Antonio,Texas 78204. For special accommodations or an alternate format, contact the San Antonio College DisABILITY SupportServices, CAC 124, at 733-2347.

Tutorial Support Policy:

The CIS Department makes every effort to provide tutorial support for the students. The names of department tutors and their hours are posted on the CIS bulletin board. Students are also encouraged to make appointments with their instructors if they are in need of help. All faculty members should be available during their posted office hours. Currently, tutorial support is only available on the main campus.

Department Software Policy:

Use of San Antonio College equipment and software will be for CIS course related activities ONLY.

Emergency Phone Numbers:

ACCD DPS Emergency Number (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (for information on college closures)