Programming I

Jesse Cecil, Instructor

Welcome to the class introduction page for Programming I, CSCI 7. This page refers to the Hybrid class being held in the Fall 2008 semester. To register for this hybrid course, please visit the college's registration site at College of the Siskiyous Admissions and Records Office. Please read the following information and contact the instructor via email Jesse Cecil (cecil@siskiyous.edu) if you have any questions. Make sure you use a descriptive subject line for your email so it doesn't get accidentally deleted as spam.

Class begins on Monday, August 18, 2008 and ends on December 15, 2008. See the section below on Dates for important information about adding and dropping this class.

Learning Goals

Student Learning Outcomes

Recognize computer-solvable problems.
Apply reasoning skills to analyze computer-solvable problems.
Select the correct data structures, algorithm and control structures to solve the problem.
Implement algorithms in Java code.
Use an Object Oriented Programming approach in Java.
Describe the process of software production.
Understand the implication of ethics in software engineering.
Relate the important historical milestones in programming and software engineering.

View the complete syllabus

View the Powerpoint slides

Course Information

Office Hours:
My office hours for the Fall 2008 semester are on Monday and Wednesday from 12:00-1:00pm and 2:30-3:30pm. Additionally, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-1:30pm. My office is located in the Distance Learning Center, Room 10. You can call me or leave a voice mail message at 938-5316 or Email me at cecil@siskiyous.edu. In any case I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Dates: COS policy states that late registrations are not allowed once 20% of the class has passed. Sept 12 is the last day to drop without posting a "W" on your record. Nov 21 Last day to drop without a grade.
Time Expectations: Expect to spend approximately three to five hours per week over the semester. You will be required to participate each week.
Textbooks:

Java Programming, 3rd Edition, ISBN 1-4239-0135-5
By DS Malik, Published by Thomson Course Technology
Java Programming Lab Manual, 3rd Edition, ISBN 1-4239-0188-6
By Blayne Mayfield, Published by Thomson Course Technology

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Is an online course right for you?

Online courses are more convenient than traditional face-to-face courses, but they are usually more difficult and require more time and effort. You should be comfortable using the internet, managing files on your computer, and have good time management skills. Since this class is complete in six weeks, you will need to be ready to go on the first day of class. Also...

You must have a reliable internet connection and a backup plan just in case your first connection is not available.
You will be participating in class and submitting some assignments as attachments for the games and some as written responses.
You should know how to use your internet browser program, including making the necessary adjustments as outlined in the System Requirements tab on the main Etudes gateway page.
Please take the two "Online Readiness" assessments to help you decide if online instruction is really for you. I also recommend you review the "Online Survival Guide."