COURSE SYLLABUS

CSYS 1203 Introduction to Computer Programming

Spring 2024

COURSE INFORMATION:
Section: 931 and 93C
CRN: 21856 and 22037
Start Date: 3/11/24.
End Date: 5/12/24
Format: ONLINE

Class Meetings
Day(s) and Time(s): Online – I will so live lectures on Monday nights and record them. You are welcome to watch if you
are available on Monday nights, they will be posted afterwards and you are expected to watch them.
Campus/Room Number: NONE

At times, a crisis, emergency, or weather-related event, may interrupt college operations that affect teaching and
learning. If TCC campuses are closed, all operations will switch to remote work and our class will:

CONTACTING YOUR PROFESSOR:

Instructor: Robert ‘Bob’ Morton
Campus/Office Number: Adjunct so not on campus
Student Hours: Mostly evenings with appointment through ZOOM.
Email: [email protected] I try to respond with in 24 hours, 48 hours on weekends. I do work a full-time job
teaching at Tulsa Technology Center so try to look at email at lunch hour or evenings.
Since grades may be discussed I will not respond to any emails except for those from TCC email addresses. I do not
know who has access to those email addresses and must follow FERPA rules.
Also, there are two versions of this class being taught, please note your section (931 or 93C – found at top of
Blackboard) so that I do not have to go digging through the Blackboard gradebooks. It is a little thing, but it makes things
easier for me.
Lastly, using the message function in Blackboard tends to delay my responses. It is better to email me.

STUDENT SUPPORT:
Campus Access
Students have access to learning spaces on campus for study, technology use, and testing. Remember to practice good,
common sense public health protocols while on campus like washing your hands regularly, watching your distance when
possible, and staying home if you are sick or have flu-like symptoms. While masks are not required on TCC campuses,
their use is encouraged when community levels are high per CDC guidance. A complete list of how to access services,
supports, and resources is available @ https://www.tulsacc.edu/campus-life/campus-safety/coronavirus. If you do not
see a resource that you need to be successful in completion of this course, contact me or Student Support Center at
918.595.2000 or email at [email protected].

Technical Support

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Call the Student Support Center at 918-595-2000 or email [email protected] for help with technology,
such as Blackboard, TCC email, or MyTCC.

Academic & Student Services

Information about Student Resources is available on the TCC Website, and Safety and Wellness information is available
on the MyTCC Safety and Wellness page.

Microsoft Office
If you do not have Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), you can download it from MyTCC on the My Account
tab. Look for the “Student Software Downloads” link in the Student Quick Links box.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES:

Course Catalog Description
This course is a required prerequisite for all programming classes and will serve as an introduction to
structured programming techniques. Topics to be covered include flowcharting, pseudo code, sequence, selection,
iteration, arrays, I/O, principles of problem solving, debugging, documentation and good programming practice. Topics
will be applied using an appropriate programming language.

Course Prerequisites
Co-requisite: CSCI 1203 Computer Concepts and Applications

Next Course in Sequence

Determined by course of study.

TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:

Required Textbook(s)
Title: Introduction to Computer Programming
Edition: S24
Publisher: ZY Books
ISBN: 9798203259400
Textbooks and supplies may be purchased at: TCC Bookstore cost $114.43 (Make sure the card is for my class
(MORTON) )
OR
1. Sign in or create an account at learn.zybooks.com
2. Enter zyBook code: TULSACCCSYS1203MortonSpring2024
3. Subscribe
A subscription is $89. Students may begin subscribing now and the cutoff to subscribe is May 13, 2024. Subscriptions will
last until Jun 14, 2024.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Institutional Learning Outcomes:
Tulsa Community College graduates value cultural diversity, ethical behavior, and the unique role of public education in
sustaining a free society. The following institutional learning outcomes function independently and in concert. TCC
graduates demonstrate: 1. Communication Skills; 2. Critical Thinking; 3. Personal Responsibility; and 4. Social
Responsibility.

General Education Statement:

This course fulfills the requirement for the General Education Curriculum at Tulsa Community College. It is designed to
teach the specific information required by the discipline and to make connections with other courses that will broaden
your perspectives on the world around you. These connections allow you to gain vital workplace skills and to develop
strategies that can be used for life-long learning. Education is more than the acquisition of facts; it is being able to use

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information in meaningful ways to enrich ourselves and the lives of the people around us. We become truly educated by
making connections between ourselves and the ways in which various disciplines organize human experience differently.
Therefore, this course, when combined with other General Education courses, will enable you to develop deeper
understandings of your community and to challenge previously held assumptions about the world and its inhabitants.

Course Learning Outcomes:

 Flowcharting
 pseudo code
 sequence
 selection
 iteration
 arrays
 I/O
 principles of problem solving
 debugging
 documentation and good programming practice

TEACHING METHODS:
Live/Recoded lectures will be provided. Students will read books and do exercises in the book. An assignment will be
given to show that they understand the concepts that were taught.

GRADING POLICY AND ASSIGNMENT LIST:

Grades are the standard 10 point set up. I will attempt to grade daily but may have to do ever few days. Minimum will be
once a week.

ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION:
Since you have till the end of the semester to do all the work, I do not do incomplete (I). Except for 1 st week students no
showing (withdraw never attended), I do not do AW unless it is a critical situation. You signed up for the class, you
know how to drop it. If you do not attend/do work, you will earn yourself an F.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK:

Assignments are due by the last day of class. I understand that life happens, and you may miss weekly assignment due
dates. However, I will grade as if you have a weekly due date so that you understand your current grade.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL:
See Course Enrollment and Withdrawal for information on withdrawing from a course.
I do not do an AW unless critical situation.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Students at Tulsa Community College are expected to behave as responsible members of the College community and to
be honest and ethical in their academic work. To falsify or fabricate the results of one’s research; to present words,
ideas, data, or work of another as one’s own; or to cheat on an examination corrupts the essential process of higher
education and violates TCC’s Academic Integrity Policy. Violations to the Academic Integrity Policy are addressed based
on their severity as outlined in the current policy included in the Student Handbook.

Because we are doing similar programs, they should be similar code. However, if it looks like there is copying between
students, I will ask you to resubmit the assignment first and if not done a 0 will be given.
Any work that is copied from another source (internet in particular) will be given a 0.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Per the ID Badge Policy, all students and employees must wear their official TCC ID badge while on campus. Students
requiring a badge can visit any Student Life office.

Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the Student Handbook, and
the Academic Calendar. All information may be viewed on the TCC website.

SYLLABUS CHANGE:
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in
writing.

SYLLABUS ATTACHMENT:
The Syllabus Attachment provide critical student information for all TCC courses and is considered to be a part of this
syllabus. Students are responsible for reading the statements contained within.

TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR:

Each unit in Blackboard is the equivalent of one week. You have 8 weeks (and spring break). You are responsible for
finishing your work in a timely manner.

Each week you will have:

Programming assignment 8 @ 100 800
Mini-programming assignment 8 @ 10 80
Discussion 8 @ 20 160
total 1040
Grade breakdown
A 936 To 1040
B 832 to 935
C 728 to 831
D 624 to 727
F 726 and below

 Classroom Etiquette – in discussions, please be polite to each other and treat the other person like they were a
real person sitting in front of you.
 Technical Skill Requirements – you are expected to know how to upload files and navigate the internet.
 Starfish: I care about your success! This course is part of a TCC initiative that utilizes the Starfish Student Success
Network. I will be using the system to communicate with you about your academic progress and connect you
with resources, should you need it. Throughout the course, you may receive emails regarding your attendance,
course grades, or academic performance. To take full advantage of the Starfish Student Success Network, it is
important that you check your TCC email regularly and follow through on my recommended actions. You may
also be contacted directly by an Academic Success Coach or Academic Advisor.
 Well-being: Being successful in this course is dependent on many factors, including your personal well-being.
TCC recognizes each student has a multitude of needs, roles and responsibilities. We believe college is a time of
tremendous growth and fulfillment but acknowledge the stress you accrue when managing your academic,
personal, and professional life. You are a priority, and there are several TCC support staff waiting to assist you in
your academic journey. It is your responsibility to reach out to me if you are experiencing any type of difficulty
that may impact your success in this course. I encourage you to do so and look forward to supporting you on
your road to success!
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