Jeffrey Elkner
Phone: 703-228-5771
Email: jeff@elkner.net
Web Site:
http://ict.gctaa.net/sections/csc205
Classes will be held each Tuesday during the Spring 2012 semester from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Room 208 of the Arlington Career Center.
I will be available after class each day.
Examines the hierarchical structure of computer architecture. Focuses on multi-level machine organization using a simple assembly language. Includes processors, instruction execution, addressing techniques, data representation, and digital logic.
This is a 3 credit course which will combine class discussion with hands-on projects.
A detailed list of specific competencies (skills) for this course is included here.
Our textbook will be:
The central goal of this program is for students to aquire real world skills in web application development. In pursuit of that goal we will take a competency based learning approach, and evaluation will focus on each student's ability to perform varifiable tasks (competencies) for each course in the program through completion of hands-on projects using the skills.
Students will be evaluated on their ability to perform each skill in the competency list for each course (see the Course Objectives section above) and given a numeric score using the following scale:
| Score | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4 | Expert - Can teach others the skill |
| 3 | Competent - Can perform the skill without assistance |
| 2 | Practicing - Can perform the skill with help |
| 1 | Exposed - Can recognize the skill being performed |
| 0 | No Evidence of mastery or recognition of skill |
A student is competent when she can perform the skill without assistance, earning a score of 3 or 4.
Students will receive a letter grade for each course based on the percentage of required skills they can perform on their own, using the following scale:
| Grade | percent of competencies with score of 3 or greater |
|---|---|
| A | 90 |
| B | 80 |
| C | 70 |
| D | 60 |
| E | less than 60 |
Attendance in this class is mandatory. Students must adhere to the attendance policy of the Arlington Public Schools. Additionally, the policy of Northern Virginia Community College appertaining to attendance will be observed.
Every student must exhibit behavior which contributes to an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning. All Students are expected to show respect for their classmates, the teacher and other staff members, and to be actively engaged in learning for this course during their time in class.
The Arlington Public School and The Northern Virginia Community College are committed to the highest standards of academic honesty. As a result, appropriate actions will be taken in this course to discourage breaches of academic honesty. All work presented by the student as theirs should be the work of that student alone. Plagurism in any form will not be allowed.