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CSC 361 : Syllabus
   
 

Text: Concepts of Programming Languages by Robert W. Sebesta (Seventh Edition) ISBN: 0-321-33025-0

Reference: Author's Website: http://www.aw-bc.com/cssupport/Sebesta.html

Credit: 3 Hour

Additional Material(s) Needed: None

Course Description: A one-semester course designed to survey, analyze and evaluate programming languages such as FORTRAN, PL/1, ALGOL, Pascal, APL, SNOBOL, Ada, Prolog, C, and LISP. Topics include: data structures and storage, control structures, execution environment, input/output, and the syntax and semantics of the languages

Prerequisites: CSC 260 Computer Programming II

Evaluation: Grades Assigned:
Tests (2) 250 points each
A: 900 points or more
Assignments (7)   40 points each
B+: 870 - 899 points
Quizzes/Mini-Assignments (13)   20 points each
B: 800 - 869 points
Attendance 40 points
C+: 770 - 799 points
Maximum Points 1080
C: 700 - 769 points
D: 600 - 699 points
F: 599 points or fewer

Attendance Policy:The University expects students to attend all classes. While unnecessary absences are discouraged, the University recognizes that on occasion, students may have legitimate reasons for be absent from class such as representing the University in activities, illnesses, or personal emergencies. If the student is absent when a quiz or test is given, you must see the instructor and make arrangements before the next class meeting. Make-up quizzes are not given because of the exam / quiz replacement grade policy.

Requirements for the Student:

  1. The student should pre-study (read) all new topics before they are presented in class. You are expected to complete daily homework assignments by the time class meets the first time following discussion of lesson material in the classroom. The instructor will ascertain the daily progress in accomplishing homework exercises and will devote a portion of classroom activities to the solution of any "troublesome exercises".
  2. Separate notebooks should be maintained for classroom discussion notes and homework exercises.
  3. All homework should be carefully completed. A minimum of two hours outside the class preparing for each hour of class is necessary for learning and proper understanding of the material.
  4. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in classroom discussions.
  5. Tests will be administered during the course; also the student can expect random quizzes; a departmental final examination will also be given.
  6. All cell phones, pages, etc. must be turned off before entering the classroom.
 
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STANDARDS
Please consult the NSU Student Handbook on matters regarding student conduct such as attendance, illness, off-campus trips, and grade appeals, etc.

SCHOOL WIDE TUTORING SERVICES
The College of Science, Engineering and Technology provides tutoring services through the STARS Tutoring Center for those NSU students who may be experiencing difficulties in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Technology and Physics courses. The STARS office is located in RTC, Suite 100. This service is free of charge and provided to NSU students only. Visit the site at http://stars.nsu.edu.

UNIVERSITY ADA STATEMENT
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans With Disabilites Act (ADA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability, we ask that you please contact the Supporting Students through Disability Services (SSDS) office.
LOCATION: Lyman B. Brooks Library/Room 240
CONTACT PERSON: Marian E. Shepherd - Disability Services Coordinator SSDS
TELEPHONE: (757) 823-2014
EMAIL: mshepherd@nsu.edu

UNIVERSITY ASSESSMENT STATEMENT
As part of NSU's commitment to provide the environment and resources needed for success, students may be required to participate in a number of university-wide assessment activities. The activities may include tests, surveys, focus groups and interviews, and portfolio reviews. The primary purpose of the assessment activities is to determine the extent to which the university's programs and services maintain a high level of quality and meet the needs of students. Students will not be identified in the analysis of results. Unless indicated otherwise, by the instructor, results from University assessment activities will not be computed in student grades.

UNIVERSITY WIDE REQUIREMENTS
Class Attendance Policy
  • A student is expected to attend all classes. The student assumes all responsibility for work missed due to an absence. Make-up work may be permitted at the discretion of the instructor. Refer to the NSU Student Handbook (http://www.nsu.edu/studentaffairs/pdf/NSUStudentHandbook.pdf) for further details.


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