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IST 240Introduction to Computer Languages Syllabus and Course Overview
Object-Orientation. Portable Data Exchange.
Java and Python. XML.
The prerequisite/concurrent courses are essential. • CMPSC 101 • MATH 140 • IST 230 • How did you do?
Attend. Be Prompt / Remain. Engage. Prepare. Be Civil.
Work. Hard. Very Hard.
Office Hours. Attend. (I’m lonely.)
You need to actively monitor your PSU email account. • Ease of bulk communication • Performance related information (FERPA) Other modes for general contact:
Evaluation Model. It sounds complicated. It’s not.
Grades are based on the typical letter system. A - Excellent B - Good C - Expected D - Minimal F - Unacceptable M - Missing
Letter grades are mapped to the 4.0 scale. A - Excellent B - Good C - Expected D - Minimal F - Unacceptable M - Missing
Numerically scored activities are mapped by percentages. A - Excellent B - Good C - Expected D - Minimal F - Unacceptable M - Missing
Your course grade is computed like a GPA and mapped to the University’s grading system. A - Excellent B - Good C - Expected D - Minimal F - Unacceptable M - Missing
Establish accommodation plans, if necessary, early. Laurie DurzoLearning Center Coordinator724.334.6098 lbk10@psu.edu
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.