Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) in C# Syllabus

Windows Presentation Foundation Unleashed, by Adam Nathan, Sams, First Edition, 2007 ISBN 0672328917

Optional but strongly recommended: Pro WPF: Windows Presentation Foundation in .NET 3.0, by Matthew MacDonald, Apress, First Edition, 2007 ISBN 1590597826

The Petzold book should be available at the Foothill College Bookstore, Tel: (650) 949-7305.
All three books should also be available at most computer sections of larger book stores or from Amazon.com (Petzold) (Nathan) (MacDonald) , Barnes & Noble(Petzold) (Nathan) (MacDonald) or other on-line booksellers.

Lecture Notes Available From:
Course web site (you will need to be a registered student in the class to get access to a required User ID and password)

Supplies:
A flash drive for saving your work if you plan to do any work in the Foothill computer labs.

Exams:
Three Quizzes, a Midterm and Final Exams covering texts and lectures. All tests will be open book.

Lab:
Internet students will not be expected to come to Foothill College for this course. You are, however, welcome to use the Foothill Computer Center facilities or the tutorial center.

Course Requirements:

• Read the lecture materials and readings (on a timely basis)
• Complete and submit assignments on time
• Take all exams
• Participate in on-line discussions

• Four lab assignments = 44%
• Quizzes = 10%
• Midterm = 16%
• Final Exam = 20%
• Class Participation = 10%
• Total = 100%

A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69

The instructor reserves the right to distribute final grades more favorably to students than the preceding distribution.

Pass/NoPass Option: You are registered for a letter grade unless you complete a Pass/No Pass form with the Registrar by the end of the second week of the quarter. Instructors are not notified that a student has changed to Pass/No Pass status, and must assign a letter grade to all students. With the Pass/Fail option a grade of A, B, or C translates to a Pass grade; a D or F grade results in a No Pass grade.

Drops: It is the responsibility of the student to drop or withdraw from the course if necessary. You should notify the instructor and follow the procedures to drop or withdraw indicated at the Foothill website. Please see the class schedule for more information on drop dates, etc.

Honor Policy: Foothill College expects the highest standards of honesty from all students. Any student who exhibits behavior which, in the judgment of the instructor, indicates dishonesty on an examination or assignment, including those electronically produced, or who aids in the dishonesty of another student, shall receive no credit for that work. Incidents of dishonesty may result in a grade of “F” for the quarter and will be reported to the Dean of Student Affairs. You are expected to work alone for assignments and exams. When in doubt ask the instructor.

Weekly Lectures, Reading Assignments, Lab/Homework and Final Project