CPSC 5555 Special Topics:
Service Learning Project - India
Spring 2005 CRN
TBA
Instructor(s): Dr. Wayne Summers
Office: CCT455 Office phone: (706) 568-5037
Department phone: (706) 568-2410 Department
FAX: (706) 565-3529
Office Hours: 11-11:50 a.m. MWF (in online chat); 1-1:50 p.m. TR (in online
chat); via e-mail, net-meetings and by appointment
e-mail address: summers_wayne@ColumbusState.edu
homepage:http://csc.ColumbusState.edu/summers
Computer Science 5555
– Special Topics: Prerequisite: Senior Standing. Study of topics of special interest in computer science, or directed
experience in computer science by means of lecture, discussion, seminar, and
research. May be taken for a maximum of nine
hours. (The International Partnership for Service Learning provides
students with a cultural educational experience that is fulfilling on many
levels. This program will enhance students’ understanding of another culture at
a level not typically experienced. Our students and faculty will be enhancing
the quality of life and education of people in need. In addition, our students
and faculty will return with an expanded sense of well-being, knowing that they
have helped others in need.)
Required Materials:
·
The Accidental Trainer by Elaine Weiss, Jossey-Bass Publishers, ISBN
0-7879-0293-4
·
Culture Shock India by Gitanjali Kolanad,
Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company, ISBN 1-55868-619-3
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Readings from the Internet
·
A computer with internet access
·
WebCT account
·
Email account
Student
Learning Objectives:
- Students
successfully completing this course will gain experience in helping
children with disabilities.
- Students
will explore cultural differences in India.
- Students
will share their technical skills with children with disabilities.
Assessment of
Learning Outcomes: Testing and Grading: Grades are assigned on a ten-point scale as follows:
A - 90-100%; B - 80-89%; C - 70-79%; D - 60-69%; F - 59 and below
The Final
grade will be computed as follows:
·
Class Participation 100 points
·
Journal 100 points
·
Final Presentation 100 points
Course
Requirements
1. Completion
of each course topic by the published date. (Refer to the course calendar
found in WebCT for details such as completion dates.)
2. Completion
of all journal entries by the published date.
3. Post to Roll
Call each week.
4. Communicate
via WebCT:
IMPORTANT: No one is
exempt from these requirements; therefore, if your off-campus computer prevents
you from fulfilling these requirements, you are expected to use one of the
computers on campus.
General
Policies: You are responsible for all class work missed, regardless of
the reason for the absence(s). Late assignments will not be accepted. Refer to
the CSU Catalog (http://aa.ColumbusState.edu/advising/a.htm#Attendance%20Policy) for
more information on class attendance and withdrawal.
Attendance: Class attendance is measured by
posting to roll call each week on WebCT. Regular attendance is required. There is no
need to provide an excuse for an absence since all absences will be regarded as
absences.
Workload: The Board of Regents suggests two hours of
outside preparation for each credit hour course. Since students' ability to read for content varies this is only an estimate
of required reading and study time. Students will be expected to read, study,
and work all projects assigned before the posted deadline. A tentative schedule of topics is provided
below. Any deviation from this schedule will be announced by a posted message
to WebCT. All
students are responsible for announcements posted to WebCT
whether you log on to WebCT or not.
CSU Paper
Allocation: It is your responsibility to keep track of this so that you have enough
pages to print your assignments when necessary. Having exhausted your allotment
will not be accepted as an excuse for not turning in your required printouts.
Refer to the Student Handbook or CINS for information about requesting
additional pages.
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Academic
dishonesty
Academic dishonesty includes, but is
not limited to, activities such as cheating and plagiarism (http://aa.ColumbusState.edu/advising/a.htm#Academic%20Dishonesty/Academic%20Misconduct). It is a basis for disciplinary action. Any work
turned in for individual credit must be entirely the work of the student
submitting the work. All work must be your own. [For group projects, the
work must be done only by members of the group.] You may share ideas but submitting identical
assignments (for example) will be considered cheating. You may discuss
the material in the course and help one another with debugging; however, any
work you hand in for a grade must be your own. A simple
way to avoid inadvertent plagiarism is to talk about the assignments, but
don't read each other's work or write solutions together unless otherwise
directed by your instructor. For your own protection, keep scratch paper and
old versions of assignments to establish ownership, until after the assignment
has been graded and returned to you. If you have any questions about
this, please see your instructor immediately. For
assignments, access to notes, the course textbooks, books and other
publications is allowed. All work that is not your own, MUST be properly
cited. This includes any material found on the Internet. Stealing or giving
or receiving any code, diagrams, drawings, text or designs from another
person (CSU or non-CSU, including the Internet) is not allowed. Having access
to another person’s work on the computer system or giving access to your work
to another person is not allowed. It is your responsibility to prevent others
from having unauthorized access to your work.
No
cheating in any form will be tolerated. Penalties for academic dishonesty may
include a zero grade on the assignment or exam/quiz, a failing grade for the
course, suspension from the Computer Science program, and dismissal from the program.
All instances of cheating will be documented in writing with a copy placed in
the Department’s files. Students will be expected to discuss the academic
misconduct with the faculty member and the chairperson. For more details see
the Faculty Handbook: http://aa.ColumbusState.edu/faculty/FacHandbook0203/sec100.htm#109.14
and the Student Handbook: http://sa.ColumbusState.edu/handbook/handbook2003.pdf
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Getting
help: You can always contact
me during my posted office hours, by e-mail, or by appointment.
CSU ADA statement: If you have a documented disability as described by
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 933-112 Section 504) and Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and would like to request academic and/or physical
accommodations please contact Joy Norman at the Office of Disability Services
in the Center for Academic Support and Student Retention, Tucker Hall (706)
568-2330, as soon as possible. Course requirements will not be waived but
reasonable accommodations may be provided as appropriate.
Makeups: No make-ups will be given for
assignments turned in late.
Withdrawal: It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to indicate a drop from the
course. Failure to withdraw from the course by the indicated date will result
in a grade of WF or F. Please refer to the CSU Online Catalogue for "W" grade procedures and the CSU Schedule of Courses Booklet for the exact deadline date.
Tutoring and
out of Class Assistance: The instructor is available during
office hours and by appointment. Students should contact the instructor with
questions and concerns during office hours or by email.
Tentative
Weekly Schedule
****This
schedule is subject to change.
