1. IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages Syllabus and Course Overview

2. IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages

3. IST 240 To Computer Languages

4. IST 240 Two Computer Languages

5. IST 240 Three Computer Languages

6. IST 240

7. IST 240 Introduction to Computer Languages

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9. Object-Orientation. Portable Data Exchange.

10. Java and Python. XML.

11. The prerequisite/concurrent courses are essential. CMPSC 101 MATH 140 IST 230 How did you do?

12. (online)

13. Attend. Be Prompt / Remain. Engage. Prepare. Be Civil.

14. Work. Hard. Very Hard.

15. Office Hours. Attend. (I’m lonely.)

16. You need to actively monitor your PSU email account. Ease of bulk communication Performance related information (FERPA) Other modes for general contact:

17. You’ll be able to stay busy.

18. Evaluation Model. It sounds complicated. It’s not.

19. Grades are based on the typical letter system. A-Excellent B-Good C-Expected D -Minimal F-Unacceptable M-Missing A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D D- F M

20. Letter grades are mapped to the 4.0 scale. A4.00 A-3.67 B+3.33 B3.00 B-2.67 C+2.33 C2.00 C-1.67 D+1.33 D1.00 D-0.67 F0.00 M- 1.50 A-Excellent B-Good C-Expected D -Minimal F-Unacceptable M-Missing

21. Numerically scored activities are mapped by percentages. A [93,  ) A-[90, 93) B+[86, 90) B[82, 86) B-[79, 82) C+[76, 79) C[70, 76) C-[67, 70) D+[64, 67) D[60, 64) D-[57, 60) F (- , 56) Mn/a A-Excellent B-Good C-Expected D -Minimal F-Unacceptable M-Missing

22. Your course grade is computed like a GPA and mapped to the University’s grading system. A[3.85, 4.00] A-[3.50, 3.85) B+[3.15, 3.50) B[2.85, 3.15) B-[2.50, 2.85) C+[2.15, 2.50) C[1.85, 2.15) D[1.00, 1.85) F (- , 1.00) A-Excellent B-Good C-Expected D -Minimal F-Unacceptable M-Missing

23. Meet your milestones.

24. Exhibit Integrity.

25. Establish accommodation plans, if necessary, early. Laurie Durzo Learning Center Coordinator 724.334.6098 lbk10@psu.edu

26. Classroom Management Software Notice The computers in this classroom are set up to allow viewing of its screens and files by an authorized instructor. For many classes, the instructor can see information on your screen or computer, and can control the computer from the instructor's workstation. The instructor may also elect to display such information to others in this class. Accordingly do not enter sensitive or private information on this computer at any time. Additionally, access to certain sites or to the Internet, as a whole, may be blocked during class at the discretion of the instructor.

27. Establish accommodation plans, if necessary, early. Elaine Zarichnak Campus Nurse 724.334.6066 emz3@psu.edu Laurie Kamenick Director, Learning Center 724.334.6098 lbk10@psu.edu NK Victoria Garwood Disability Contact Liason 412.675.9070 vkg@psu.edu GA

28. Establish accommodation plans, if necessary, early. Elaine Zarichnak Campus Nurse 724.334.6066 emz3@psu.edu Laurie Kamenick Director, Learning Center 724.334.6098 lbk10@psu.edu NK Diana Kreydt Coord., Disability Services dlk34@psu.edu Marjorie Feasler Disability Services Asst mgf114@psu.edu DS

29. On to the Course Agenda.