CIS150AB Object Orientated Programming Fundamentals

Spring 2010 Hybrid
Instructor: Gary Marrer

Office Phone: 623-845-3235 or 602-235-0374
Office Location: Bldg O1 Office 116
Office Hours: Available on Faculty Web Page
Email: gary.marrer@gcmail.maricopa.edu
Faculty Web Page: http://web.gccaz.edu/~gmarrer

Instructor Availability:
As a full-time Instructor, I have a Campus Office (O1-116) with regularly scheduled office hours and I can also schedule appointments upon request. Office and Lab hours are published on my web site. I can also work with students virtually/online over the Internet. This type of help session must be scheduled via email. Class On Line Materials:

All class materials (syllabus, assignment schedule, etc.) will be available in BlackBoard. You will be required to monitor BlackBoard and specifically the Course Announcements page on a daily basis. Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
Structured and Object-Oriented design and logic tools. Use of computer problems to demonstrate and teach concepts using an appropriate programming language. Prerequisites: CIS105 or permission of instructor.

Books and Other Instructional Materials:

Required Textbooks available via BlackBoard (the Fundamentals of Programming) and on the Internet at The PYTHON Tutorial - http://docs.python.org/tutorial/index.html

General Course Information

Class Format – Classes will be using the BlackBoard course management tool to distribute written lessons, tests, quizzes, discussion and assignments. Lab exercises will be done outside of class on your own in the GCC Computer Lab or at home if you have the appropriate software. We will meet on the GCC Main campus five times during the semester in B106 from 7-9 pm. The exact days of these sessions can be found in the CIS150AB Course schedule. Optional study group sessions will also be available and published in the course schedule.

Grades - Grades are based on accumulative points. You earn points through tests (5), activities (quizzes and discussion), and 10 lab assignments. The grading scale is as follows: Grading Rubric Tests 5 Tests (Multiple Choice / Short Answer) Points Test 1 (100 points) Lessons 1-3 Test 2 (100 points) Lessons 4-7 Test 3 (100 points) Lessons. 8-10 Test 4 (100 points) Lessons 11-13 Comprehensive Final (100 pts) @ GCC 500 Assignments 10 Labs @ 10 points each 100 Class Weekly Summaries 15 @ 5 pts per wk 75 Weekly Discussion 15 @ 5 pts. each 75 Total Points 750 A = 90 - 100% of total points
B = 80 - 89% of total points
C = 70 - 79% of total points
D = 60 - 69% of total points

To receive an A you must have taken all tests and turned in all Assignments.



Tests – There are four tests that each covers approximately one quarter of class material. Each test is worth 100 points. The comprehensive final exam (100 points) will test all class material and be taken on the GCC campus. Tests will consist of multiple choice and true – false questions administered in Bb. Study Aids – Study Guides – Links and our resources for this class will be available in BlackBoard.

Disabilities - If any of you has a disability, including a learning disability, please see me as soon as possible to discuss your accommodation needs.

Audio Taping: Audio taping is allowed only with Instructors permission.
Cell Phones / Portable Digital Devices: Cell phones and portable digital devices should be turned on vibrate or turned off. If you have a unique situation concerning these devices please get approval from instructor.MCCCD Employees Please inform your instructor if you are a Maricopa Community College District Employee.

Disclaimer: Course content may vary from the outline to meet the needs of this particular group.

Spring 2010