COP2120   
COBOL Programming
Course Syllabus

CATALOG DESCRIPTION
To provide the student a basic understanding of the COBOL language and it’s use in the business data processing environment.  A problem solving approach will be utilized with emphasis on program design using the structured programming technique.

 TEXT, SUPPLIES, E-MAIL ACCOUNT
COBOL - From Micro to Mainframe, Third Edition, 1998, Robert T. Grauer, Prentice Hall, Inc.

Two or more 3 ½" double-sided, high-density diskettes with external (stick-on) labels

Each student must obtain an e-mail account. If the student does not have access to an off-campus account, the student may obtain an email account through a free Internet service, such as YAHOO or HotMail.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of his/her ability to solve programming problems using the COBOL language.  This includes flowcharting the problem, coding the COBOL source program, compiling the program and testing/debugging the program using sample input.

 The student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the divisions within a COBOL program and their purpose.

 The student should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the file-record-field structures and their relationship to each other.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

Lectures and interactive participation by the student in the resolution of problems and exercises.

GRADING
70%--4 exams, including the final exam
30%--Graded homework assignments

POLICY ON MAKE-UP EXAMS

Exams may be made up if done so before the next class meeting. Notify your instructor immediately if you miss an exam so a  make-up appointment may be scheduled. If you fail to make up one exam, the final exam will be substituted. If subsequent exams are missed, a grade of “0” will be assigned.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Homework assignments are due at the beginning of the class. Late homework will not be accepted. Each student is expected to do his/her own work. Helping one another is allowed, but direct copying of assignments is cheating. Every student is expected to enter his or her own keystrokes.  

It is imperative that if a student is absent from class all work be made up before returning to the class. It is the student’s responsibility to get class assignments from a fellow student or the instructor for unattended classes.

ATTENDANCE

Roll will be taken each class period. Students who are absent from class more than one-eighth of a course (six class hours) without the instructor's permission shall be withdrawn. Please consult with class instructors for specific class attendance and grading policies.

CELL PHONES AND PAGERS

The use of cell phones and pagers is strictly prohibited. Cells phones and audible pagers must be turned off upon entering the classroom. In case of emergency, family members may contact the college switchboard at 769-1551 to leave an emergency message for you. If the college switchboard is closed, contact the FSU police at 872-4750, extension 311. If there are extenuating circumstances, you  must speak with the instructor prior to the beginning of class regarding the circumstance.

HELP

Your instructor is here to help you.  If you are having difficulty with the class assignments, please contact your instructor during office hours.

Considerable time outside of class will be required to complete course assignments. You should allow an average of 2 hours outside of class for every 1 hour in class to complete assignments. If you do not have access to a computer off campus, computers are available for student use in rooms BS 103, BS 105, BS 106, and BS 204. There is no charge for the use of these rooms. Open lab schedules will be posted on each room door.

The Success Center also has computers available for student use.

In addition, Kerry Merritt, the Business Division Lab Assistant, is here to assist all students enrolled in computer courses. His office is located in room BS 103B. His phone number is 769-1551, ext. 4813.

CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

  Last Updated Tuesday, October 15, 2002
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