Spring 2014 Course Syllabus
Mission statement
Hesston College, the two-year college of Mennonite Church USA, educates and nurtures each student
within Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life, and faith for service to others in the
church and the world.
Course Information
FACULTY: Bob Harder
OFFICE: K102 (Kropf Center)
OFFICE HOURS: MWF 9/10, TTh 10/11
TELEPHONE: 620.327.8322 (X8322)
EMAIL: bobh@hesston.edu
CLASS TIME: 3:00-3:50 MWF
CLASS ROOM: K130 CIT Computer Lab
CREDIT HOURS: 3 credits
COURSE WEB SITE: http://www.cs.hesston.edu/
Class standards reflect professional job expectations. You are allowed one week of absences during
the semester. Each additional week of absences or part thereof, will result in a one letter grade
reduction from your final calculated grade. Every two instances of arrival more than 5 minutes late
will count as an absence.
Late assignments will not be accepted unless approved in advance. All non-group assignments are to
be completed individually. Academic dishonesty will be reported to the Academic Dean, might become a
part of your permanent academic record, and will be dealt with as outlined in the college catalog.
Texting, internet browsing, messaging, emailing, or gaming during class is inappropriate and unprofessional.
Each offense will result in a 10 point grade reduction. Your behavior becomes part of your final grade.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Define and explain computer programming terms.
- Explain and apply basic computer programming concepts and principles.
- Analyze, design, diagram, write and document computer algorithms and programs.
- Identify and resolve computer program syntax and logic errors.
- Demonstrate an awareness of legal and ethical issues related to computer programming.
Hesston College Mission Statement
Hesston College, the two-year college of the Mennonite Church USA, educates and nurtures each
student within Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life, and faith for service
to others in the church and the world.
Hesston College Outcomes
- Persons with intellectual and practical skills
- Persons who understand human cultures and the natural world
- Persons of individual and social responsibility
- Persons who understand faith through an Anabaptist-Mennonite perspective
- Persons able to integrate and apply learning
Special Needs
Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent full
demonstration of abilities should contact the instructor personally as soon as
possible to discuss any accommodations necessary to ensure full participation
and facilitate equal educational opportunity. Tutoring is available at no charge
to any enrolled student and can be set up by contacting your instructor or the
Access Lab at extension 8213.
Disclaimer
The dynamics of the course or a change in certification requirements may necessitate a
change in the syllabus at the discretion of the instructor.
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