SAT1200-0A: Introduction to Programming

Instructor:     Hetal Jasani

Office:         EERC 310

Phone:          +1-906-487-1085

E-mail:             hjasani@mtu.edu

Office Hours:  W 15:00-17:00, R 9:00-12:00 or by email appointment, Room # EERC 310

Day/Time:      

Lecture:            MW 10:05 am-10:55 am             @Room: EERC330A

Lab:                  F 09:05 am – 10:55 am               @Room: EERC330A

Credits:           3 Semester hours

TEXT BOOK:

Note: Please Bring Your Textbook to Class & Lab EVERY MEETING!

Course Description:

This is an introductory course in C programming. Topics include top-down analysis of problems, structured programming, data storage, control statements, loops and subprograms. Basic concepts of object-oriented programming will also be introduced.

Course Objectives:

·         Understand the basic concepts about computers and programming

·         Understand the concept of structured program development in C

·         Able to program with C program control

·         Able to program with C functions

·         Able to program with C arrays

·         Able to program with C pointers

·         Able to program with C characters and strings

·         Able to program with C formatted input/output

·         Introduce to program with C++

Class Sessions:

Class time will be devoted to introducing the students to new concepts and C programming components. The lab section will be used to exercise “hands on” C programming.

Tentative exam schedule:

Lecture Midterm: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 (Week 6)

Lab Final: Friday, December 14, 2007 (Week 14)

Lecture Final: Final Week (Week 15)

Important Dates:

Visit MTU website academic calendar: http://www.admin.mtu.edu/em/services/calendar/

Course Evaluation:

Lecture Quizzes                                    20% (must pass to pass the class)

Labs Submissions                      20%

Lecture Midterm                       15% (must pass to pass the class)

Lab Final                                  15% (must pass to pass the class)

Lecture Final                             25% (must pass to pass the class)

Class/Lab Participation                5%

All exams/quizzes will be comprehensive (cumulative) and closed book/notes/neighbors.

DISCLAIMER: Any Changes in the policy and/or schedule of this syllabus may be made at anytime during the semester at the discretion of the instructor.

Grading Policy:

Borderline cases are subject to the instructor’s discretion, with a positive attitude, classroom participation and improvement throughout the term counting in the student’s favor.

Course Materials:

You may get course materials from the course WebCT (courses.mtu.edu) and/or course web page: http://www.tech.mtu.edu/~hjasani/SAT1200/index.htm.

Labs/Homework/Assignment:

Students are expected to complete the Self-Review Exercises at the end of each chapter (will NOT be asked to turn in for grading). Some of the Exercises at the end of each chapter may be assigned to perform in Lab sessions. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. Students are expected to complete and turn in their own work. Copying other people’s work, or allowing others to copy your work will result in a ZERO on the assignment, or an F in the class.  Exams and quizzes will require you to demonstrate your skills and abilities within the classroom.

Quizzes/Exams/Tests:

Quizzes/Exams may or may NOT be announced, and there will be no excuse for missing quizzes without prior notification of class absence. Questions may be drawn from text, classroom discussions, or lab activities.

Missed Exam:

Call or email Instructor (487-1085) BEFORE exam time to notify of problem and to make special arrangements with instructor for make-up exam. Only documented excuses will be accepted for make-up exam. In other words, bring written proof to instructor. Make-up test will be harder, and will include all material up to the date of the make-up. If no arrangements are made and your absence is unexcused, your grade will be a ZERO.

Student Expectations:

Students must remain current with class work and lab work.  Prompt attendance at every class session is expected.  Everyone in the classroom will be treated with respect. Again, please bring your book to lectures and labs. Surfing the Internet, checking e-mails or chat room are not permitted during the class/lab periods.  The instructor has the right to dismiss the student from the class or course.

Attendance will not be taken in this course; however it will count toward the class participation portion of the grade. If you feel that you have a legitimate reason for not attending any course session, if you let me know BEFORE the class session, via email, phone, or personal discussion, just about any excuse is likely to be favorably received. If you wait until AFTER the class session to see me about material covered in your absence or if you fail to see me about a missed class, the absence is likely to negatively impact your class participation perception.

Cheating or Plagiarism:

Proper professional and ethical behavior is expected of all students in this class.  If cheating is suspected the Dean of Students will be notified and standard MTU policies will be followed. Please watch video presentation on academic integrity: http://www.sa.mtu.edu/dean/judicial/

The Michigan Tech Academic Integrity Policy can be found at

http://www.studentaffairs.mtu.edu/dean/judicial/policies/academic_integrity.html

Cell Phones & Food:

All food & drink other than water in the lab & lecture rooms are forbidden. I ask that students do not bring these items into class, and if this request is forgotten, I will ask that students take these items outside the room. If this rule is violated, repeated offense can impact the class participation component of your grade. In lecture, all cell phone audible rings should be disabled. In either lab or lecture, if an incoming call is received, it should not be acknowledged/answered in the classroom - step outside to receive the call if necessary. Failure to respect the learning environment of others, or comply with these rules may impact the class participation component of your grade.

Notice:

MTU complies with all federal and state laws and regulation regarding discrimination, including the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (ADA).  If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for equal access to education or services at MTU, please call the Associate Dean of Students (487-2212).  For other concerns about discrimination, you may contact your advisor or the Affirmative Action Office (487-3310).