TO EXCEL IN THE COURSE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW

Computers play a critical role in just about everything humans do, and software professionals need a deep appreciation for the human and business aspects, as well as the theoretical. This gentle introduction to computing and problem solving provides students with realistic insights about the field of computing.

At the heart of computing is a way of thinking and working that is more disciplined than many students have ever experienced, but the benefits of seeing, understanding and then developing those skills can be stunning. This course prepares and launches students down educational paths in all of the science and business domains, as well as in careers as software developers, software engineers, and computer scientists.

Computation and Problem Solving is a 15-week course in which you will learn problem-solving approaches and tools, professional communications, and professional behavior. You will learn the world of professional deliverables, processes and behavior by joining the fictional company iCarnegie Consulting (iC) as a junior intern. In this role, you will solve problems using tools such as HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, and JQuery. You will:

· Create, debug, and and update a professional website for one of iCarnegie Consulting's customers

· Gather, organize, and present information to help a client make business-critical decisions

· Interact, collaborate and communicate effectively with your instructor and fellow students

The primary goals of this introductory course are for you to:

· Develop professional, interactive websites that meet customer needs

· Research cutting-edge issues

· Become aware of your behavior and how others perceive it

· Learn what appropriate behavior in a professional environment looks like

· Research, develop, organize, and deliver compelling, evidence-based presentations and documents

While you will collaborate with your classmates in small groups, this course contains no team deliverables. Each student must submit his or her own deliverables for grading and feedback.

HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE

TO PASS THE COURSE

In order to be prepared for future coursework, you must earn at least a “C” in this course. To do this, you must complete the following tasks at a bare minimum:

• Complete the assigned readings. The bulk of the knowledge required to succeed in this course comes from the assigned readings. When you come to class, I will assume you have completed the reading and will not repeat the information covered there—though I may ask you questions that require you to know it.
• Attend and participate in class. Classroom time is about discipline, skill, and working toward professional performance and quality. Most classes will feature in-class discussions and exercises. While you will usually complete these in teams of two or three students, you will submit your work individually, as with all coursework.

TO EXCEL IN THE COURSE

Class sessions, reading assignments, and projects cover most of what you need to meet the minimal requirements above. But if you wish to achieve an exemplary grade, you will need to go beyond that material by researching, practicing, and experimenting with the subject matter. Just as on the job, above-average performance requires initiative and taking charge of your own learning.

Date: 2016-01-03; view: 875