Advanced Topics Syllabus - Revision history

Admin: /* Textbook & Supplies */

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‎Textbook & Supplies

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‎Example Topics (students are NOT limited to this list)

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‎Documentation

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‎Description

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‎Lab Etiquette

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‎Expectations

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 === Textbook & Supplies ===
-Students are recommended (*not required*) to purchase a USB flash drive to transport files to and from different computers.  They can be used to store work for all classes, and generally cost less than $20.
+Students will primarily use on-line resources and web applications.
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-Students are *not* required to have a computer at home; however, they will be expected to be able to access a computer using other means (school, library, etc.).
+Students are recommended (*not required*) to purchase a USB flash drive to transport files to and from different computers.  They can be used to store work for all classes, and generally cost less than $10.
 === Lab Schedule ===

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 === Example Topics (students are NOT limited to this list) ===
 * Software development
-* Website design
+* Web development
 * C++
 * Perl
 * PHP
-* Advanced Python
+* Python
-* Advanced Java
+* Java
 * Computer security
 * Operating systems

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 === Documentation ===
-Using the class website, students will be expected to maintain a personal web page that documents their project and its progress.  Project goals and evidence of their completion will also be found on their website.
+Students are expected to maintain a web site that documents their project goals and its progress.  Project goals and evidence of their completion will also be found on their website.  Students are recommended to use their Google Apps (Sites) account.
 === Class Performance ===

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 === Description ===
-In this course, students explore topics in information technology (IT) that are not covered in the computer science curriculum.  Students are given an opportunity to choose and research an area of interest relating to IT.  At the end of the course, students will have generated a project or deliverable from their IT area of interest.
+In this course, students independently explore topics in information technology (IT) that are not covered in the computer science curriculum.  Students are given an opportunity to choose and research an area of interest relating to IT.  At the end of the course, students will have generated a project or deliverable from their IT area of interest.
 === Organization ===

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 Phone: 703.228.6200 (ask for the call to be forwarded to Mr. Bui)<br>
 Website: http://www.paulbui.net/wl/Advanced_Topics<br>
 === Description ===

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 * Please arrive on time
 * Be mindful of your neighbors’ workspace
-* During work time (not quiz/test time), you are encouraged to work with others, but please DO NOT do their work
+* During lecture time, please take off your headphones and turn off your listening devices
 * Please do not spin in the chairs or lean too far back or the desks will be marred
-* No food or drink
+* No food or drink in the lab area
 * Keep the lab clean – no trash!
 * The lab is used by 5 or more classes, so please leave it in the same condition or better when class is over

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 === Expectations ===
-Students are expected to follow the Acceptable Use Policy (http://www2.apsva.us/aps/lib/aps/_shared/School%20Board%20Policies/45-2.1_Acceptable_Use.PIP.pdf) as well as other school policies
+Students are expected to follow the [http://www.apsva.us/domain/2167 Acceptable Use Policy] as well as other school policies
 === Lab Etiquette ===

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 	<td>
-	A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 – 100<br>
+	A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90 – 100<br>
-	B&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;80 – 89.999999<br>
+	B+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;87 – 89<br>
-	C&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;70 – 79.999999<br>
+	B&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;80 – 86<br>
-	D&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60 – 69.999999<br>
+	C+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;77 – 79<br>
-	E&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0 – 59.999999<br>
+	C&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;70 – 76<br>
 	</td>
 </tr>

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 * No food or drink
 * Keep the lab clean – no trash!
-* The lab is used by 6 classes, so please leave it in the same condition or better when class is over
+* The lab is used by 5 or more classes, so please leave it in the same condition or better when class is over
 ** Clean up the workspace
 ** Straighten the keyboard and mouse
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 === Agreement Signature ===
-Please sign below and return this page to Mr. Bui to indicate that you read and understand the course’s policies and expectations.
+Please sign below and return this page to Mr. Bui to indicate that you have read and understand the course’s policies and expectations.
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 ________________________________<br>