Version: 3/20/2019 1
Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Programming Fundamental III
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
COSC 2336 Programming Fundamental III
Division
Technology & Business
Department
Computer Science
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Course Catalog Description
Further applications of programming techniques, introducing the fundamental
concepts of data structures and algorithms using Java. Topics include recursion,
fundamental data structures (including stacks, queues, linked lists, hash tables, trees,
and graphs), and algorithmic analysis. (This course is included in the Field of Study
Curriculum for Computer Science.)
Pre-Requisites
COSC 1437
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:2:2
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
2
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.11 00:20:30 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.11 00:20:41 -05'00'
David Kucera
Digitally signed by David Kucera
DN: cn=David Kucera, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Division of
Technology and Business, email=davidk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.11 11:54:30 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 08:07:09 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.12 08:07:25 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Review of Class
Review of Array
Search Algorithms
Sort Algorithm
Link Lists
Recursion
Stacks
Queues
Trees
Iterators
Heaps
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Demonstrate the Knowledge of Data Structure using Java
Methods of Assessment:
Individual Programming Projects
Tests and Quizzes
Final Exam
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Tony Gaddis, Starting out with Java From Control Structures Through Data Structure, second Edition, Addison Wesley,
ISBN # 10: 0-13-54586-9
High-speed Internet Connection
Suggested Course Maximum:
20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer for each student with JDK-7 and Jgrasp
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Course Requirements:
50% - Lab Projects
50% - Midterm & Final Exam
Grading System:
100-90 = A
89-80 = B
79-070 = C
and below = F
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Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist