Visual QuickStart Guide: Python by Chris Fehily, PeachPit Press, 2002 (optional)
| Component of Grade | Date Due | Percent of Grade |
| Quizzes (12) | During class period | 20% of grade |
| Exam 1 | In class on 09/27/01 | 15% of grade |
| Exam 2 | In class on 11/01/01 | 15% of grade |
| Exam 3 | In class on 12/06/01 | 20% of grade |
| Project | Due by class on 12/09/01 | 30% of grade |
| Letter Grade | Percent (maximum) for Grade |
| A | 90% - 100% of total grade |
| B | 80% - 89% of total grade |
| C | 70% - 79% of total grade |
| D | 50% - 69% of total grade |
| F | below 50% of total grade (see catalog for incompletes) |
Programming is an interactive learning experience which requires active participation. Expect to spend time each day at the computer. All programming classes take more time than non-programming classes. This is a serious programming class.
There will be "daily" mini programming exercises with solutions available the next class period.
You are responsible for information presented in class whether or not you are in attendance.
All quizzes, exams, and projects must be individually completed on time (late work may be penalized or not accepted). The quizzes and exams are already scheduled and must be taken as scheduled (unless changed by mutual prior agreement). Cheating may result in a zero for that grade, an F in the class, or more severe university action.
Missed quizzes may not be made up - your lowest one or two quizzes will be dropped.
Grading criteria for the individual semester project will be given as the project requirements are discussed. There will be parts of the eventual project assigned for completion during the semester (points may be given for individual parts).
This course provides content necessary to enable secondary licensure standards to address the K-12 Colorado Model Content Standards in Mathematics.
This course addresses NCTM content Standards for 7-12 Outcomes 1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.4, and 1.5.8.
My e-mail address is isaacson@fisher.unco.edu and I welcome questions. Ask for help before it is too late!