Course Syllabus: Advanced Placement Computer Science A

Mr. Hiser Phone: 540.433.2651

Email: ehiser@harrisonburg.k12.va.us Room: 435

Website: access through HCPS web page School Year: 2015-16

Hours of availability: 2:35-3:00 room 418 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
AP Computer Science is the equivalent of a one-semester college level course. This is an intense introduction to topics in computer science. The programming language we are focusing on is Java, which is object oriented programming. It is very important that you do the readings/homework before you come to class. The readings will be how you prepare for class and we will go further in depth and practice your new knowledge in class. In addition, the multiple-choice sections of your tests will be based on the readings outside of class. Again, you MUST do the reading in order to be successful!
Book: Java: Software Solutions for AP Computer Science 3^rd Edition
Required Materials

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  Pencil
  
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  Notebook
  
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  USB drive
  

B 80 – 89 Quizzes: 30%

C 70 – 79 Classwork 30%

D 60 – 69 Homework: 10%

F 0 – 59 100%


Classroom Expectations:

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   Be On Time: Being on time is a good life-skill to begin developing. Often, we will begin class with a Quiz or Warm-Up activity. There will be no extension of time for those who are late without a pass. 3 Unexcused Tardies = 1 hour ASD. 
   
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   Be Prepared: It is expected that you will have all materials out, and be ready to begin working, before the bell rings.
   
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   Respect: Respect the teacher. Respect each of your classmates, including their personal space and belongings.
   

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  Cheating or copying on Quizzes/Tests/Classwork will result in a zero for all parties involved, with no opportunity for retaking. Do your own work - you don’t learn when someone else does it for you. *HHS Honor Code applies.
  
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  No food, drink, or ELECTRONIC DEVICES
  

Students at Harrisonburg High School are to assume the responsibility to ensure that all assignments completed and submitted are the original work of the student. Cheating, plagiarism, and fraud in any form are considered ethical violations and will not be tolerated. Students suspected of violating the honor code may be subject to consequences and disciplinary action.

1 Introduction; Programming Read 1.3

Self-Review 1.14-1.16

MC 1.6-1.8

T/F 1.1, 1.5, 1.7-1.9

Short Answer 1.7-1.8

Self-Review 2.1, 2.2, 2.6

MC 2.1

T/F 2.1

Self-Review 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8

MC 2.2-2.4

T/F 2.2-2.3

Short Answer 2.4-2.5
4 Primitive data types, Arithmetic expressions Read 2.4-2.5

Self-Review 2.3, 2.9-2.14

MC 2.5, 2.6

T/F 2.4-2.6

Short Answer 2.5-2.7

Unit 2 –Creating objects, Libraries and packages, Class methods
Part Topic Assignment

1 Creating Objects Read 2.7

Self-Review 2.15

MC 2.9, 2.10

T/F 2.7

Short Answer 2.8

Self-Review 2.16-2.17

MC 2.7

T/F 2.8

Self-Review 2.18

MC None

T/F None

1 Control flow, Conditionals Read 3.0–3.2

Self-Review 3.1–3.7

MC None

Short Answer 3.1–3.5

Self-Review 3.8–3.11

MC 3.1–3.3, 3.9–3.10

T/F 3.2-3.6

Short Answer 3.6

Unit 4 - Loops
Part Topic Assignment

1 while loops Read 3.5

Self-Review 3.12

MC 3.7-3.8

T/F 3.7

Short Answer 3.7, 3.10, 3.11

2 for loops Read 3.6-3.7

Self-Review 3.13

MC 3.4-3.6

T/F None

Short Answer 3.8, 3.9

1 Chatbots, Introduction to the Magpie Class Magpie lab activities 1, 2

1 Anatomy of a Classes and Methods Read 4.0-4.2

Self-Review 4.1-4.8

MC 4.1-4.5, 4.7-4.10

T/F 4.1-4.4, 4.8-4.10

Short Answer 4.1-4.3

object relationships Self-Review 4.9-4.12

MC 4.6

T/F 4.5-4.7

1 Aliases, null, this, and static Read 5.0-5.1

Self-Review 5.1-5.5

MC 5.1-5.3, 5.5-5.6, 5.8, 5.10

T/F 5.1-5.9

Short Answer 5.1-5.2, 5.6

Self-Review 5.6

MC 5.4, 5.7, 5.9

T/F 5.10

1 Declaring and using arrays Read 6.0

Self-Review 6.1-6.5

MC 6.1-6.4, 6.8

T/F 6.1-6.5

Short Answer 6.1, 6.3-6.6

Self-Review 6.6-6.8

T/F 6.6
3 Search Arrays Read 6.2

Self-Review 6.9

MC 6.5

T/F 6.7, 6.8

Self-Review 6.10

5 ArrayList Read 6.7

Self-Review 6.12

MC 6.7, 6.9

Short Answer 6.7

1 Design and Create a Card Class Elevens lab activity 1

1 Creating subclasses Read 7.0-7.1

Self-Review 7.0-7.5

MC 7.1-7.10

T/F 7.1-7.6
2 Class hierarchies, abstract classes, indirect Read 7.2-7.3

use of class members Self-Review 7.6-7.8

T/F 7.7, 7.8
3 Polymorphism Read 7.4

Self-Review 7.9-7.11

T/F 7.9

Short Answer 7.3, 7.4

Self-Review 7.12

T/F 7.10

Unit 11 – Recursion
Part Topic Assignment

1 Using recursion Read 8.0-8.2

Self-Review 8.1-8.7

MC 8.1-8.10

T/F 8.1-8.8
2 Mergesort Read 8.3

Self-Review 8.8

T/F 8.9
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

August 18, 2015

Parents & Guardians,
I am excited to be working with you and your child during the 2015-16 school year. I am here to help your child learn and to succeed in AP Computer Science A. Please do not hesitate to contact me by email, phone, or appointment. I will make every effort to respond to you in a timely manner. I have included a space at the bottom of this form for you to provide me with your contact information.
Students, if you ever need help or do not understand a concept, please come and ask me questions. I am here to help you succeed and believe we are going to have a great year!
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