WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG

UNIFORM COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Name of Course   Programming Small Computers      Course No.  CS 115                                                           

 

Department    Computer Science                              Division   Technology            

 

 

I.          Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.  Understand and be able to implement programs using object-oriented

     techniques.

2.  Be able to make intelligent choices regarding form layout which enhances user

     productivity.

3.  Know the relationship between objects and controls.

4.  Understand basic logic structures used in computer software.

5.  Be able to set up and manipulate arrays.

6.  Know how to connect data files to an application.

7.  Know how to connect a database to an application.

8.  Be able to set up a multiple document application.

9.  Be able to independently resolve technical problems using a manual and/or on-  

     line help.

 

 

II.        Topics to be Studied

How will course objectives be met?

 

                        Topic                                                                         Number of Weeks

 

1.  Object-Oriented Techniques                                                          1

2.  Form Layout                                                                                  1

3.  Controls and Properties                                                                 2

4.  Logic Structures                                                                             2

5.  Arrays                                                                                            2

6.  Data Files                                                                                       2

7.  Connecting to a Database                                                              2

8.  Multiple Document Applications                                                   2

9.  Advanced Topics                                                                           2


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III.       Special Projects to be Included in Course

            Research papers        Reports

            Surveys                       Annotated bibliographies

            Other

 

Projects that use Controls, Events, Code and Databases

 

 

IV.       Methods of Student Evaluation

            Tests  (how many?  how often?  what type?)

            Quizzes

            Oral Presentations

            Written Papers

            Laboratory Activities

            Clinical Experiences

 

3 tests will be given

            The final exam will include a project-based portion.

(2 of the tests during the semester and a comprehensive final)

Type of tests – Short answer, problems, essay and a hands-on project

 

 

V.        Assessment of Outcomes

            What measurements will be used to demonstrate that outcomes have

            been reached?  (Refers to class as a whole, not individual students.)

 

85% of the students will be able to complete a major object-oriented project which uses Controls, Events, Code and a Database.

 

 

VI.       Other Information

            What additional information will help to clarify the course?

 

            None.

 

 

Reviewed 4/04