Description: This course is an introduction to programming using Java. In this class, you will learn programming constructs that can apply to many programming languages used today. Although it will be necessary to learn some of the syntax and semantics of Java, the essence of this course will not be learning Java. Instead, the goal of this course is concerned with programming as problem solving. Programming, at its essence, is the ability to solve complicated problems using computers.

Text: Introduction to Computing & Programming with Java: A Multimedia Approach, Mark Guzdial and Barbara Ericson, Pearson/Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-149698-0.

Instructor: Mark Boyd

Office: RBH 026

Telephone: 232-5162

e-mail: boyd@cs.unca.edu

Office hours: 1 to 2 PM MWF
email me to set up an appointment if you need to meet with me at a different time

Meeting Times: Section 001: MWF 1125AM - 1235PM RH 223 --- Section 002: MWF 0245PM - 0355PM RH 223

Late Start Times: Section 001: 12:35-1:30 --- Section 002: 3:20-4:15

Grading:

Two exams 25%

Final Exam 25%

Weekly Grade 50%

Total Points 100%

Letter Grades: The following scale will be used to assign final letter grades based on the weighted numerical grade defined above:

Percentage Letter Grade

93 ≤ grade ≤ 100 A

90 ≤ grade < 93 A-

87 ≤ grade < 90 B+

83 ≤ grade < 87 B

80 ≤ grade < 83 B-

77 ≤ grade < 80 C+

73 ≤ grade < 77 C

70 ≤ grade < 73 C-

67 ≤ grade < 70 D+

60 ≤ grade < 67 D

grade < 60 F

As per the catalog, students will be excused if they have documented emergencies or are representing UNCA on university-sanctioned travel.

Attendance Policy: Lectures: Students are expected to attend all classes. Failure to do so will impact your weekly grade and will be considered a lack of interest in success on the part of the student.

Exams: If you must miss an exam due to illness you must email or telephone the instructor before the scheduled time and perhaps something can be arranged to avoid a zero for the exam.