| Course Information | ||||
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| Course Section | Lecture Hours | Location | ||
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| Instructor: | Steven Fulakeza | Email: | steven.fulakeza(at)lehman.cuny.edu | |
| Phone: | NA | Office Location: | GI 232 | |
| Office Hours: | Tu & Th 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm | |||
| Instructor Availability: | I respond to students' emails regularly, but please note that I do not typically check email or Slack messages during late hours on weekdays. Additionally, I do not monitor these platforms on weekends, as I reserve and dedicate this time to family, rest, and religious observances. Any messages received during these times will be addressed when I am back online. | |||
Lecture Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:00 PM - 5:40 PM (GI 333)
Course Description: 4 hours, 3 credits
Structured computer programming using a modern high-level programming language. Includes console I/O, data types, variables, control structures, including iteration, arrays, function definitions and calls, parameter passing, functional decomposition, and an introduction to objects. Debugging techniques.Course Objectives:
On successfully completing this course, students should be able to:
Textbook:
Introduction to Programming Using Java, Seventh Edition by David J. Eck.
Textbook Web Site:
Technology:
This course uses the Java programming language. Students will need to have access to personal computers with the Java IDE, Eclipse, software installed. Such computers are available for student use on campus. For students with their own computers, Java and Eclipse are available free of charge on the internet. It is also available on the department computers in Gillet Hall.
Computer Use and Access:
You have access to computers in the Math Computer Science Learning Center (Math Lab) in Gillet Hall 222, and the IT Center.
These machines are for academic use only and a code of conduct applies to computer use in the department and on-campus. Misusing university computers could result in losing your computer access for the rest of the semester, making it exceedingly difficult to complete this course.
Tutoring:
Departmental tutoring is available in the Math Computer Science Learning Center (Math Lab), Gillet Hall, Room 222.
Honor Code, Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policy:
Students are encouraged to study together. However, you must do your own work for all your homework assignments, projects and exams. You should never copy code or antwork from the internet or another student. You are responsible for knowing and following Lehman's academic integrity code (available from the Undergraduate Bulletin, Graduate Bulletin, or the Office of Academic Standards and Evaluations).
All incidents of cheating will be reported to the Vice President of Student Affairs.
Accommodating Disabilities:
Lehman College is committed to providing access to all programs and curricula to all students. Students with disabilities who may need classroom accommodations are encouraged to register with the Office of Student Disability Services. For more info, please contact the Office of Student Disability Services, Shuster Hall, Room 238, phone number, 718-960-8441.
Grades:
Your grades will be computed based in the following
The Final exam is comprehensive. Since the final exam is comprehensive, if you do better on the final exam than the midterm exams, the final grade can replace those grades. This will be done automatically when your final grade is calculated. Please note that There are no make-up exams.
Homework Assigment:
There will be several homework assignment throughout the semester. Students must work on their own assignments. No late assignments will be accepted. All homeowork assignments must be submitted via Blackboard. Emailed work will not be accepted.
Attendance:
Students are expected to attend lectures and labs regularly and promptly. In the event of illness, or injury, students should notify me. Students who miss a class are responsible for learning materials presented in class and read relevant textbook portions. If you need help, please do not hesitate to contact me or come to my office hours.