introduction to programming ismail abumuhfouz | cs 146
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INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMINGISMAIL ABUMUHFOUZ | CS 146
CS 146 Description
brief summary: This course covers a study of the
algorithmic approach in the analysis of problems and their computational solutions. We will use the Visual Basic as a programming language for this course. The course assumes NO programming experience, but you should already have basic computing skills, like being able to copy files from one place to another, renaming files, making folders. You should expect to spend an average of 6-9 hours per week outside class on this course. The course may not be counted toward a computer science major or minor.
Location: SH B103
Lectures: Mon-Wed-Fri at 08:00 am
Labs: Fri at 08:00 am
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or concurrent enrollment in a college algebra course.
Credits: 3 hours
Instructor Contact Information
Email:[email protected]
Office hours:9:30am -11:30 am every Tuesday and Thursday in 4135 COHH or by appointment
Other people:TAs and tutoring
Class web page:http://people.wku.edu/ismail.abumuhfouz/cs146
Required Materials
• Text Book:• Pearson Custom: Computer Science. Introduction to
Programming with Visual Basic. Chapters written by Davil I. Schneider.ISBN 10: 1-269-29102-5ISBN 13: 978-1-269-29102-6
• Class Webpage: http://people.wku.edu/ismail.abumuhfouz/cs146
Reading
• Software: Visual Basic 2012 Express ( link )Technology/Tools
Course Objectives
Course Outcome Skills Developed
Design and structure the solution to problems
Write Visual Basic programs using object-oriented programming techniques including classes, objects, methods, instance variables, composition, and inheritance, and polymorphism.
Develop and understand various programming techniques
Write Windows applications using forms, controls, and events.
Design, create, build, and debug Visual Basic applications.
Understand the fundamentals of problem solving
Instructional Methods
In this class we will use a mix of instructional methods Lectures (Slides and whiteboard).
Demonstrations for programs and examples.
Individual projects.
Labs assignments.
Class discussion.
Assessment Criteria
3 Lab Tests (Comprehensive) 40%
Programming Assignments(Projects) 30%
Lecture Attendance & Quizzes 15%
Lab Attendance & Assignments 15%40
30
15
15
Percent of Grade
Lab test ProjectsLecture Att & Quizzes Lab Att & Assignments
Lab Tests 40% (Open Book)
Lab Test 1
10%
Friday October 238-9:00 am
Lab Test 2
10%
Friday November 20
8-9:00 am
Lab Test 3 (Final)
20%
Friday December 11
8-10 am
Program Assignments 30%
Program 1
8%
SundaySeptember 27By Midnight
Program 2
10%
SundayOctober 25By Midnight
Program 3
12%
SundayNovember 29
Midnight
Grading Scale
Plagiarism / Cheating
https://cebuedtech1.wordpress.com/2013/07/20/stop-plagiarism/
Plagiarism / Cheating
https://cebuedtech1.wordpress.com/2013/07/20/stop-plagiarism/
• Using other people's code as your own.• Attempt to make code appear to work when it
does not.• NO assistance from someone else on Lab or
Lecture tests or Individual Labs or Homework• Only talk in GENERAL TERMS about program
assignments, not specifics• Do NOT "work together" on the source code of a
program
Resources
Web & Software
Tools
Class web site
Google, YouTube, others
Practice … Practice.. Practice..
People
Instructor
TA
Labs, Study Groups
Labs
Study groups
Important Info
Email me
I check my email several times a day
Give me at most 36 hours to reply
I don’t check on Saturday
Withdraw
Wednesday October 14
DeadLines
Not negotiable
Lecture Polices
https://www.smartsign.com/turn-off-cell-phone-signs
Laptop Polices
Lecture Studies show most students with laptops open in
front of them are NOT paying attention to the lecture IF you insist on using a laptop in lecture, you MUST
sit in the very BACK row of the classroom, so that you distract only yourself and not other students
Lab There are sufficient computers in each lab for every
student but you can use your own laptop if you wish, even for lab tests
Mythbusting about CS 146
It's a 100-level course, it's EASY! or not much work! or trivial! (It’s not)
You can cram the night before the tests and get through the course ok (you can’t)
You can wait until the day the programs are due to start work on them (you can’t)
You can just memorize code (you can’t)
It’s mostly CS majors! (it isn’t), lets watch this..
Excuses
https://www.examtime.com/blog/study-motivation-tips/https://www.assignmentexpert.com/blog/homework-excuses-that-make-your-teacher-believe/http://virtuafighter.com/threads/ft10-vs-snake-boss-bbs.17202/page-6
Seeking Help
http://archinect.com/blog/article/80502266/the-mentorhttp://myhrpartnerinc.com/when-to-coach-when-to-mentor-choose-wisely-to-improve-employee-performance/ http://elearningindustry.com/awesome-free-facebook-covers-photos-for-elearning-professionals
What to do next lecture
Read Chapter 1 and 2.
Download Microsoft visual Studio Express 2012. Here is the Link
There is no Lab this Friday, instead we will take a lecture.
Questions
http://www.businessproductivity.com/how-to-conduct-an-effective-video-presentation/