Otterbein College
Department of Mathematical Sciences

C SC 401
Programming Practicum II

Spring 2008 Syllabus

Class TR 6:00 – 8:00 in Towers 115
Instructor Pete Sanderson
Office Towers 134
Office Hours TR 10:00-11:00 am, TR 4:00-5:00 pm, or by appointment
E-mail PSanderson@Otterbein.edu
Phone 823-1317
Description A continuation of C SC 400.  Problem solving using computers.  Reinforcement of the computer science curriculum's topics through hands on experience.  Focuses on group problem-solving skills.
Objectives You will work in teams to develop computerized solutions which address significant needs of real clients.  The Practicum sequence (C SC 400 and 401) is your opportunity to combine and apply the core software engineering skills you learned in prior C SC courses.  These include but are not limited to: analysis, design, programming, testing, debugging, documentation, project management and working in groups.  In C SC 401, you will complete the development of your C SC 400 project. 
Prerequisites C SC 400. 
Text None.  You will use textbooks from previous C SC courses for reference.  Other reference material provided as needed.
Participation Each of you is an essential element to the success of your project team.  Your teammates will expect you to be an active participant in the course project, and you should expect the same of each of them.  Most of our class time will be spent in team meetings and activities and most team meetings and activities will occur during class time.  You must attend every class session and team meeting if you wish to fulfill your role as an effective team member.
Exams The final exam period is 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, June 10.  You will present your completed team project during this time period.
Academic
Integrity
All members of the Otterbein College community of learners are expected to follow the rules and customs of proper academic conduct. Proper conduct includes avoiding academic misconduct as defined on pages 25-27 of the Campus Life Handbook, available at www.otterbein.edu/CLH/CLH.pdf.  The only opportunity for academic misconduct in this course is claiming individual credit for work done by one or more of your teammates.  If this occurs, you will receive a zero grade for that component.  The misconduct may also be reported to the Office of the Academic Dean. If a previous academic misconduct offense is on your record, you will receive a grade of F for this course and a referral to the judicial system.
Disability
Statement
Otterbein College is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have access to an education. In order to receive appropriate accommodations in my class, you must first be registered with the Office for Disability Services (x1618 or Lmonaghan@otterbein.edu). Please meet with me as possible to discuss your needs and accommodation requests. If necessary, we can work cooperatively with the Disability Services Coordinator to determine optimal accommodations in this course.
Grading
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Your course score will be computed using a formula similar to the one used in C SC 400. Your C SC 401 grade will be based only on project work completed in C SC 401 and is independent of your C SC 400 score.
 
ComponentMaximum Points
Team (50%)The Software Product     35
Peer/Client Assessment10
Presentation5
Individual (50%)  Written Specification and Prototype20
Peer Assessment25
Presentation 5

Your letter grade is then computed from your course score according to this chart.
 
RangeGradeRangeGrade RangeGrade
92 - 100A80 - 81.9B-68 - 69.9D+
90 - 91.9A-78 - 79.9C+60 - 67.9D
88 - 89.9B+72 - 77.9C0 - 59.9F
82 - 87.9B70 - 71.9C-  



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