CIS402 COBOL

SPRING 2009

Tuesday Thursday 11:15 - 12:40pm
Room AN08-1F

Syllabus: 

TEXT:

COBOL For the 21st Century 11th Edition by Stern Stern Ley
Published by : WILEY ISBN: 0-471-72261-8

SOFTWARE:

Microfocus Net Express
http://www.download.com/Micro-Focus-Net-Express/3000-2069_4-187658.html

PREREQUISITES: CIS125 Intro to Programming Logic
 

OBJECTIVES:

This course will provide the student with a working knowledge of the COBOL programming language and the unique programming algorthms associated wtih COBOL.

I. ATTENDANCE:

This class schedule includes classroom time for the presentation and discussion of material. Students are expected to have completed any assigned readings in preparation for class and be prepared to discuss the assigned material. Attendance is encouraged and expected.

II. ASSIGNMENTS:

• There will be 7-10 assigned projects. Each assignment will be given a DUE DATE when assigned.
• Each assignment will be worth 50 points.

III. EXAMS:

• There will be 5-6 Quizzes worth 50 points eachQuiz/Exam dates will be announced in class and on the Syllabus.There will be 2-4 in class lab quizzes.  Each lab quiz is worth 50 points. There will be a comprehensive Final Exam worth 100 points.
• NO MAKEUP QUIZZES WILL BE GIVEN WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE INSTRUCTOR.

IV: COURSE GRADE:

The Final Course grade will be determined by combining your total scores from projects, quizzes and final project.   The grading scale is as follows: 90% AND ABOVE = A, 80% to 89% = B, 70% to 79%= C, 60% to 69 = D, 59% AND BELOW = F

V. CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

Engaging in any form of cheating or plagiarism on an assignment, test, quiz or project will result in a ZERO grade for that particular assignment. These acts are considered academic misconduct by the college and various disciplinary actions may be taken.

VI. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: See instructors websiteVII. This syllabus is tentative and the instructor reserves the right to make changes during the course of the semester.VIII. SPECIAL NEEDS

It is the policy of DMACC to accommodate students with disabilities. Any student with a documented disability who requires resonable accommodation should contact the special needs coordinator at (515) 964-6850 or (515) 964-6810 TTY.