ITEC 1860 - Introduction to Programming

Academic Division:

Business, Industry and Technology

Academic Discipline:

Information Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

3 Credit(s)
Python is a user-friendly, object-oriented programming language. This course provides a clear, accessible, and skill-focused approach to programming with Python using Python 3. The course offers students a thorough overview of multiple applied areas, including image processing, cryptography, astronomy, the Internet, and bioinformatics. Problem sets are based on real-world examples and problem-solving rather than language features. This course offers students a solid platform of key problem-solving skills that translate easily across programming languages. UG

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Describe the use of lists as a means of storing data.	Weeks 2-4 labs, midterm/final exam
2. Demonstrate nested iteration.	Weeks 5-6 labs, midterm/final exam
3. Demonstrate image processing algorithms.	Week 7 labs, midterm/final exam
4. Explain advanced examples of using lists in Python.	Week 8 labs, midterm/final exam
5. Create recursive functions.	Week 9 labs, midterm/final exam
6. Implement graphical simulations using objects.	Weeks 10 & 11 labs, final exam
7. Design a large multiclass application.	Weeks 12-14 labs, final exam
8. Create a working object-oriented graphics package.	Weeks 12-14 labs, final exam

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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