• Monday 2:00-3:00 (Holroyd 133 or Holroyd 124)
• Wednesday 9:00-10:00 (Holroyd 133 or Holroyd 124)
• Thursday 10:00-11:00 (Holroyd 133 or Holroyd 124)

Topics: Problem solving and programming using problem-based learning; programming in an integrated development environment, such as Visual Basic .NET; control flow, iteration, modules, arrays, file processing, classes and objects, basic graphical user interface concepts (forms and controls).

Assessment:

There will be a weekly lab as well as a weekly homework. There will be three open-book, open-notes exams in which you will write code and a final of the same format. The various components of the course will be weighted as follows:

• The plus/minus grading system will be used.
• Attendance will be taken.
• Absences, lateness, inattention, etc. will be factored into the lab/class component of the grade.
• Over three unexcused absences may result in the reduction of your final grade.
• One can email solutions provided that they are compressed (using a product like WinZip) or submit them on a CD or jump drive.
• Unless an extension has been granted, a late assignment will be penalized 5 pts. (out of 100) each day it is late.
• The lowest of the three test grades will be dropped. The final has a weight equal to two tests. If the final is the lowest grade, it will be counted equal to a test and no test grade will be dropped.
• Make-up tests are given at the discretion of the professor. If you miss a test, you should assume it will serve as your dropped score unless you have met with me to discuss the reason for missing the exam and to schedule a make-up.
• All tests are cumulative, though they will tend to focus on and give more weight to the new material.
• It is your responsibility to keep copies of all of your assignments, tests and so forth at least until you receive your final grade for the course.

Printing:

Note that a student is allotted 400 sheets of paper per semester to be printed in the classroom labs, open labs and library. A student can pay more if he or she wishes to exceed this limit. Think about what you are printing and how you are printing it.

Classroom Behavior:

While in the classroom, students should behave in a manner that is neither distracting to nor disrespectful to the professor or other students. Cell phones should be turned off.

Cheating: