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University of Winnipeg Continuing Education

DIT 15969 Programming Technologies Level 1.1: Introduction to Programming

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Course:	DIT 15969 Programming Technologies Level 1.1: Introduction to Programming This is intended for use as an introduction to programming concepts for students who have no prior experience. It is required knowledge for several other topics, such as JavaScript, PERL, PHP, Visual Basic, Java and more. While code examples for several different languages will be shown, this course is language-neutral, and can be used as a basis of learning many different programming languages.
Dates:	View the Web Design Certificate timetable for the next intake of Programming Technologies Level 1.1: Introduction to Programming and Software Development
Time:	6:00PM - 9:00PM
Cost:	$470   (Cost includes resource material provided during first class.)
Instructor:	Brent Scott has been a multi-media Web designer since 1998, specializing in cutting edge content with advanced Flash and Dynamic HTML. He divides his work between his company, ScottMedia, and teaching at various universities, colleges, and businesses with Lanoie.com. He brings to the classroom his years of practical experience in the Web design field. Brent is a well-rounded instructor who teaches such topics as JavaScript, Advanced JavaScript, Flash, Advanced Flash, Search Engine Positioning, Internet Fundamentals, XML, XHTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and more.
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Register Now:	Seating is limited. Call The University of Winnipeg Continuing Education Front Desk to register: (204) 982-6633.
Location and Hours:	Classes for Information Technology are at Main Campus, 480 Ellice Avenue on the 2nd floor of Lockhart Hall (rooms 2L13A & 2L13B) and the 3rd floor of Manitoba Hall (room 3M58). Proceed to room 2L13 in Lockhart Hall to find out which room your class will be in. Stevi Dram's office is on the 2nd floor, Lockhart Hall: 2L13C The DCE Registration Office is located at 275 Portage Avenue on the 14th floor. Their phone number is (204) 982-6633. Registration Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Offices closed on Saturday of long weekends. Lost? Here is a map of Main Campus showing Lockhart Hall and Manitoba Hall. If you're driving, you may also find the traffic map and the parking map useful.
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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the history of programming
• Understand different kinds of programming
• Understand flowcharting and problem solving
• Understand pseudocode
• Understand variables and scope
• Understand input and output processes
• Understand conditions and branching (program flow)
• Understand loops
• Understand the difference between business logic and program logic
• Understand debugging
• Understand functions, subroutines and parameters
• Understand arrays and hashes
• Understand different number systems and data types

Prerequisites

The following is required before taking this course:

• Ability to open, edit, and save files
• Ability to use the Internet to research information
• Have Internet access at home

Course Format

This course follows a lecture format. During class time, we will present material, draw your attention to key points that you should pay attention to, answer questions you may have, and manage class discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises.

There are often daily quizzes or assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to be on time and to get copies of any assignments missed due to absence. Missed quizzes cannot be made up later.

Students are strongly advised to use the reference material. For every hour of class time the student should budget at least two hours of self study to cover all the material in this course.

Only material that is covered in class lectures will be testable.

Student Deliverables and Pace

Class 1: What is Computer Programming?

In-class Exercise (5 marks)

Class 2: Flowcharts

Quiz 1 (10 marks)

Class 3: Formalized Pseudocode

Assignment 1 (20 marks)

Class 4: Procedures, Functions, and Data Structures

Quiz 2 (10 marks)

Class 5

Assignment 2 (20 marks)

Class 6

Quiz 3 (10 marks)

Class 7

Final test given (75 marks, 50%)

Final Test

The final test will be given on the last day of the course. You will have 3 hours to complete the test. This test will be a "closed book" test, meaning that no reference materials, including notes, will be allowed.

Final Assignment

N/A

Evaluation

In-class:           5
Quizzes:           30
Assignments:       40
Final Test:        75

Topic Outline

• Programming... what is it and where it came from
• Program design using flowcharts and pseudocode
• Programming basics: data and instructions
• Program flow control using loops and conditionals
• Data types and packaging, including arrays and hashes
• Functions and code re-usability
• Binary, decimal and hexadecimal numbering systems
• Programming style and format
• Debugging programs
• Common arithmatic and logical operators
• Important terms, acronyms, and definions used in software development

Materials

Textbook and/or materials will be given out in class.

Optional online resources:

• History of Computing
  • The Abacus (500 to 300bce)
  • Blaise Pascal's Pascaline calculator (1642ce)
  • Konrad Zuse's Z3 (1941)
  • Eniac (1943)
  • Microprocessor - Intel's 4004 (1971)
  • Mother Tongues of Computer Languages (DigiBarn Computer Museum)
  • History and Evolution of Programming Languages
• Computer hardware
  • Edward Samuels diagram of a computer
  • Wikipedia Computer Architecture article
  • Basic Computer Design (Course at Australia's Southern Cross University)
• Programming Topics
  • Webmonkey's Introduction to Programming
  • Wikipedia article on Procedural Programming
  • Extropia's Introduction to Web Programming
  • How to Debug Programs (Dr Paul Carter)
  • Programming Concepts tutorial (Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College NY)
• Pseudocode
  • A Pseudocode Standard (California Polytechnic State University)
  • Pseudocode (Seattle Central Community College)
  • Pseudocode for a card game (Cornell University)
  • Thoughtbyte's article Write Pseudocode!
• Flowcharting Software
  • Windows
    • Dia for Windows
    • RFFlow by RFF Electronics
  • Mac
    • OmniGraffle
  • Linux
    • Dia for linux
    • Kivio (p/o KDE on Linux)
  • Cross platform
    • OpenOffice.org Draw

Grades:

Letter Graded Courses:

A+ =    96 - 100% Outstanding
A  =    91 -  95%
A- =    83 -  90% Very Good
B+ =    75 -  82%
B  =    70 -  74% Average
C+ =    66 -  69%
C  =    57 -  65% Pass
D  =    50 -  56%
F  =    Failure
VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal

Pass/Fail Courses:

P  =    Pass
F  =    Failure
I  =    Incomplete
VW =    Voluntary Withdrawal

Audited Courses:

CP  =   Certificate of Participation (based on >75% attendance)
NCP =   No Certificate of Participation (based on <75% attendance)

Note: Final percentages containing a half-point will be rounded up to the next full point (e.g., 69.5 would be rounded up to 70), and then converted to the letter grade (i.e., from C+ to B).

Late Assignments

Unless otherwise stated, late assignments are penalized 10% per calendar day. No assignments will be accepted more than 2 days late without permission.

Quizzes

Quizzes may be given during classes and could be time limited. They may be fill in the blank, short answer, code, or multiple choice and may be given online, verbally, or on paper. Missed quizzes cannot be made up if absent or if you are late for class.

Attendance

While class attendance may not be taken for marks, your attendance is required for each class to participate in quizzes, homework, and assignments.

Considerations

Please consider turning off any cell phones and pagers while in lectures or seminars. If you need to be available (on call for work, for example) please set your cell/pager to vibrate. Also, please remember that checking email, typing instant messages, or surfing the Web may be distracting to others.

A Statement on Plagiarism and Cheating

The Modern Language Association Handbook for Writers of Research Papers defines plagiarism as:

the act of using another person's ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source.

Copying words or ideas from any source, including another student, constitutes academic 'theft', and may result in loss of marks for the assignment, loss of marks for the entire course, or even expulsion. The same penalties will result if a student is found guilty of cheating or contributing to cheating on any test, exam or assignment.

Students should familiarize themselves with University of Winnipeg policy concerning plagiarism and academic honesty.

Other Plagiarism Resources

• uwinnipeg.ca
• keele.ac.uk
• umanitoba.ca
• bucknell.edu

More Information

Here are links to more information that you may find helpful:

Winnipeg Transit

The Winnipeg Transit site includes links for fares, the free Downtown Spirit service, schedules and more.

Exchange District BIZ

The Winnipeg Exchange District BIZ site has maps and information about the area around our campus.

Downtown Winnipeg BIZ

The Downtown Winnipeg BIZ site includes links for parking, restaurants, and the BIZ Patrol.

Notice

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Course Outlines - University of Winnipeg Continuing Education -
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