Course Syllabus

Spring 2024 | CIS-2210-VO02 - Python Programming

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Arthur Kilkelly
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Deb Grant

General Education Requirements

VSCS Digital and Technical Literacy

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course is an introduction to programming using Python. Students explore a wide variety of Python application domains including web and network programming, game development, scientific and numerical applications, textual analysis, system administration, and software development support. Topics include fundamental programming concepts, Python syntax, the standard libraries, and object-oriented programming. Emphasis is placed on solving problems in a variety of domains using well-written Python programs. Basic algebra skills are recommended.

Essential Objectives

1. Demonstrate the use of flowcharts and pseudo-code when designing Python programs.
2. Demonstrate the use of meaningful variables and comments in Python programs.
3. Design and implement a Python program.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic programming constructs such as variables, branch logic, variable scope, conditional statements, and loops.
5. Recognize and correct simple programming errors in Python.
6. Describe and discuss object-oriented features of Python including classes, encapsulation, composition, and inheritance.
7. Design, code, test, and debug programs in Python to solve problems in a variety of domains.
8. Develop Python programs that use common input and output functions.
9. Develop Python programs that use lists to store, process, and sort data.
10. Develop Python programs to create, access, and update data files.
11. Demonstrate the use of a graphical user interface such as Tkinter.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of the vast array of libraries available in Python.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

*** This is a low cost ($50 or less) textbook or resource class. ***

CIS-2210-VO02 Link to Textbooks/Resources Information for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Methods

Time will be divided among discussions and lab time. Each week students will have both reading and computer work assigned for each topic covered. It is important that these assignments are completed in a timely fashion in order to participate effectively.

Projects and assignments will require computer time either using your own laptop or desktop computer, or a work computer.

Weekly exercises and sample programs will be available on Canvas to be downloaded.

I strongly suggest downloading documents and Powerpoints to have them as off-line references. Canvas converts Ppt's into PDF's and as a result many effects are lost.

Evaluation Criteria

Grading:

Assignments 40%

Participation 15%

Quizzes 15%

Final Presentation 30%

Remember: if you get an A on the assignments alone, you only have 45% of your final mark and still cannot pass the course.

Assignments may be repeated for a better grade, and programming practice, at the discretion of the instructor.

Assignments:

Assignments should always be handed in on time, since they reflect the work done up to that point, and will lose points if they are late. Late work submitted in the last week will not be considered for marks, but may receive a review.

All assignments must be submitted electronically using Canvas.

The use of a flash drive (thumb drive), or a cloud account is recommended as a backup.

All quizzes and exams will be conducted on-line on Canvas, and will remain open for a period of one week. There will be no makeup exams.

Keeping a Record:

It is strongly recommended that you save all the work that you do. You may need to refer back to it later in the semester.

In case of error or dispute, an assignment that cannot be produced on demand will be given a zero grade.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Participation will be evaluated using the weekly discussions.

Missing three (3) contiguous weeks will require contacting me to establish the commitment to continue, and the requirements for catching up, prior to returning to the course.

Missing & Late Work Policy

	All assignments will be submitted through Canvas. Assignments are due the week after they are set. Late work will lose points after the first week. Any exercise submitted on time can be re-submitted for a better grade and practice. Late work submitted in the last week will not be considered for marks, but may receive a review. Check Canvas through the week for materials, updates and discussions. Please reach out and ask questions if anything is unclear. Please e-mail me if you have to miss a class. Two absences mean that you will have lost about 12% of the course instruction and will affect your grade.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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