IT 211 Introduction to Applied Programming
Summary
Students learn elementary programming concepts through the Python programming language.
Course Goals
The primary goal of this course is to provide a general
understanding of programming and computing by developing elementary
scripts. Specific goals include writing scripts with the following:
- Expressions and assignment statements with diverse data types
- Control statements including conditionals (if statments) and loops
- Arrays and iterators
- Defining simple methods
- Defining and using classes
Texts
Think Python, by Allen Downey, 2nd edition (covers Python 3)
Grading
Assignment
|
Weight
|
Eight scripting assignments (10 points each) |
45% (90 points, best 9 of 10) |
Two quizzes (10 points each) |
Midterm Exam |
20% (40 points) |
Final Exam |
35% (70 points) |
Students receiving more than 90% of possible points are guaranteed at
least an A-, more than 80% at least a B-, more than 70% at least a C-,
and more than 60% at least a D.
Prerequisites
IT 130 or prior programming experience
Course Policies
On-campus students are expected to attend every class and arrive on
time. Online students are expected to view the online presentations,
do the class exercises, and review the online materials on a bi-weekly,
if not daily, basis. Attendance will be kept even though it is not a
part of the course grade. Instructor support will be prioritized for
students with a good attendance and/or participation record.
Tests and quizzes can be made up with a serious documented excuse
(e.g. illness, death in the family) and must be arranged as soon as
possible. Arrangements involving other excuses require prior
permission from the instructor.
The goal of assignments is to practice the concepts taught in
class. You are expected to do your own assignments. However, some
collaboration with other students is allowed and even encouraged. The
following types of collaboration are allowed:
- Discussing strategies for solving a problem
- Explaining why a script does not work
- Reviewing and testing someone else's programming script
- Using Python code provided by the instructor
and texts
The following types of collaboration are not allowed:
- Copying someone else's Python code
- Literally telling someone what code to write
Engaging in these last two types of collaboration will be
considered a violation of the university's policy on academic
integrity. Violators will receive a 0 for the corresponding
assignment and will be reported as required by the policy.
Late assignments will be accepted up to three days late with a one
point penalty. Assignments submitted more than 3 days after the due date
will not be accepted without an excused absence cleared
by the dean
of students office.
Additional assignments for extra credit will not be offered.
All grade challenges must be submitted in writing and include an
explanation why the given score or grade should be reconsidered.
Tentative Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Reading |
Quiz, Exam |
Assignment Due |
Apr 1 & 3 |
Course Overview; Python variables, data types and assignment statements |
Ch. 1 - 4 |
? |
? |
Apr 8 & 10 |
Using methods, control statements |
Ch. 5 - 7 |
? |
Assignment 1 |
Apr 15 & 17 |
Lists |
Ch. 8 |
Quiz 1 |
Assignment 2 |
Apr 22 & 24 |
Practice with Lists |
Ch. 8 |
? |
Assignment 3 |
Apr 29 & May 1 |
Writing simple methods |
Ch. 9 |
? |
Assignment 4 |
May 6 & 8 |
Exam week |
Class notes |
Midterm Exam (Monday) |
? |
May 13 & 15 |
Advanced I/O |
Ch. 11 |
? |
Assignment 5 |
May 20 & 22 |
Defining classes |
Ch. 12 |
? |
Assignment 6 |
May 29 |
Practice with classes |
Ch. 13 |
Quiz 2 |
Assignment 7 |
Jun 3 & Jun 5 |
Advanced concepts, Review |
Class notes |
? |
Assignment 8 |
Final Exam
The final exam is scheduled for Monday June 10, from 11:30 AM to 1:45 PM.
This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.
Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course
content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The
evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely
separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation.
Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you
have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.
All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.
All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.
Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that
you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296