Shaw University Course Syllabus
 

Text Book: Weaving a WebSite. Programming in HTML, JavaScript, Perl, and Java. Susan Andereson Freed by Prentice Hall ISBN 0-13-026220-0

Please note that this text is a mandatory requirement.

Course Description: 

An overview of computer programming and program design primarily using JavaScript. We will be reviewing and using some HTML,  and Java programming language. Students learn problem analysis, development, debugging, and testing concepts. Students will use their math background and the knowledge gained throughout this course to develop a variety of programs. These programs will solve problems with an emphasis on web display and scientific applications. Topics covered includes variables, expressions, data types, functions, decisions, loops, arrays, objects, and algorithms. This course is a pre-requisite for CIS 230. 

Course objectives: 

The objectives of the course are to introduce and teach JavaScript programming fundamentals. Please note that there will not be any make up exams, except in emergency situations, provided you e-mail immediately. 

Course Requirements: All students must obtain a copy of the textbook and do all homeworks. Late homework will be lowered 5 points per late date. Must take all tests and the final examination. All home works must be uploaded and displayed on the student's web page, which will be created during the first week of classes. A midterm project (dropDownMenu) is mandatory and all copied information must be cited and credited to the author. Mandatory attendance is required for all students. Student missing classes in excess of  that as determined by the University, will be dropped from the class or given a failing grade. If you were absent from class, you are still required to complete all home works, assignments etc in a timely manner, which means you will need to contact me or other students to find out what the home work was. I will consider creating a homework page where all homeworks will be posted.

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COURSE EVALUATION

Class Participation and Home work 25 %

Tests  25 %

Term Project 25 %

Final Examination 25 %

The instructor reserves the right to alter these percentage distributions



Class Attendance Policy

Shaw University class attendance policy (described in the Shaw University catalogue 1998-2002, page 43) states: Class attendance is required for all Shaw University students. Each student is allowed three unexcused absences .  You are required to complete all home works on time; late home-works carries a penalty of five points per day. Home works will be posted on the student's website, and in the event that you miss classes, you are then required to send me your URL.

Student Classroom Decorum Expectations 

To enhance the learning atmosphere of the classroom, students are expected to dress and behave in a fashion conducive to learning in the classroom. More specifically, students will refrain from disruptive classroom behavior (i. e., talking to classmates, disrespectful responses to teacher instructions; swearing; wearing clothes that impede academic learning such as but not limited to, wearing body-revealing clothing and excessively baggy pants; hats/caps, and/or headdress. Students will turn off telephones prior to entering the classroom. Students who exhibit the behaviors described above, or similar behaviors will be immediately dismissed from class at the third documented offense. The student will be readmitted to class only following a decision by the department chair. The student may appeal the decision of the department chair to the Dean of the College offering the course, and, subsequently, to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and then to the President of Shaw University. The decision of the President will be final. Failure to follow the procedures herein outlined will result in termination of the appeal, and revert to the decision of the department chair.

Each behavior construed by the teacher/professor as noncontributive to learning will be recorded, properly documented, and appropriately reported to the student and to the chair of the academic department offering the course. The report will be in written form with a copy provided to both the student and the department chair. The faculty member should retain a copy for his/her own records.

Additional student behavior codes may be found in Student Affairs.

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