Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Instructor Bio
I hold a Master of Science degree in Information Science and Technology from Missouri S&T, where I also earned an MBA with an emphasis on digital supply chain. My teaching interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and human-computer interaction. I am passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems, and I am excited to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with my students. In my free time, I enjoy staying active by working out at the gym and exploring new restaurants.
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
MIT 5602: Management Information Systems or concurrent enrollment
Course Materials
We will use the platform zyBooks to complete some assignments in this course.
Title: MIT 5032: Analytics Programming
ISBN: 979-8-203-25560-0
Description: This zyBook offers a comprehensive online introduction to both the foundational principles and hands-on practice of programming using the Python language. With an emphasis on interactivity, it features animations, learning questions, tools, and challenge-based programming exercises. A user-friendly, web-based programming environment provides direct access to the Python interpreter, eliminating the need for downloads. Only selected chapters will be covered.
How to Purchase the zyBook:
- Access Canvas and click on READING ASSIGNMENT 0. Please note: Do NOT visit the zyBooks website to create a new account.
- Opt to subscribe.
- The subscription cost is $89.
How to Save Content from the zyBook:
Once we've completed each chapter, follow these steps:
- Click the "print" button on your browser.
- Choose to save the content as a PDF document for future reference.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Assignments | Concept check activities through animation or learning questions | 30% |
| Live Session Participation | Participation in the weekly live sessions and in-class activities | 30% |
| Lab Assignments | Python coding tasks based on the module course topics | 30% |
| Exam (12/2) | Assessment on topics covered in the course | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Reading Assignments
Live Session Participation
Our Live Sessions will be interactive coding demonstration workshops and discussions. You will be expected to code alongside the instructor, work in small groups to accomplish coding tasks, and join in-class discussions.
Lab Assignments
You will use zyLab to complete specific programming tasks related to the module course content.
Code Review Presentations
There are many paths to completing coding tasks, so explaining your choices will be important in demonstrating your coding critical thinking. You will explain your coding choices for each zyLab in recorded video presentations. Your presentation should explain your coding to two different audiences: a managerial audience, which is not technical, and a technical peer audience.
Exam
The exam is designed to evaluate your comprehensive understanding of Python, drawing from all course materials—readings, assignments, quizzes, and more. Specific details about exam logistics will be available on Canvas and discussed during our live sessions. Please note: Missing a scheduled exam without prior arrangements will result in a grade of zero for that assessment.
Course Policies
Communication
The best way to get a hold of me is through email (tracyzou@ou.edu) or office hours. Please put MIT-5032 in the email subject line when you send me emails. I will generally respond within 24 business hours (Monday through Friday). I do not typically reply to emails on weekends. I am open for appointments to discuss issues via Zoom. Please contact me about setting up Zoom appointments if needed.
You can call me Professor Zou or Tracy. During our Live Sessions, I will demonstrate many coding skills and tools that you will apply to different problems. My goal is to teach you how to solve problems using the tools that are available to you. As such, I encourage you to ask questions to check your understanding of our course content.
Feedback
I typically provide feedback and grades within one week of the assignment's due date.
Late Policy
Any assignments turned in within 24 hours of the due date will receive a 20% deduction from the total earned points. Assignments turned in 24 hours past the due date will receive 0 points. If there are extenuating circumstances, you will need to discuss those with me as soon as possible.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
University Policies
Mental Health Support Services
Support is available for any student experiencing mental health issues that are impacting their academic success. Students can either been seen at the University Counseling Center (UCC) located on the second floor of Goddard Health Center or receive 24/7/365 crisis support from a licensed mental health provider through TELUS Health. To schedule an appointment or receive more information about mental health resources at OU please call the UCC at 405-325-2911 or visit University Counseling Center. The UCC is located at 620 Elm Ave., Room 201, Norman, OK 73019.
Title IX Resources and Reporting Requirement
The University of Oklahoma faculty are committed to creating a safe learning environment for all members of our community, free from gender and sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, in accordance with Title IX. There are resources available to those impacted, including: speaking with someone confidentially about your options, medical attention, counseling, reporting, academic support, and safety plans. If you have (or someone you know has) experienced any form of sex or gender-based discrimination or violence and wish to speak with someone confidentially, please contact OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013) or University Counseling Center (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 405-325-2911).
Because the University of Oklahoma is committed to the safety of you and other students, and because of our Title IX obligations, I, as well as other faculty, Graduate Assistants, and Teaching Assistants, are mandatory reporters. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This includes disclosures that occur in: class discussion, writing assignments, discussion boards, emails and during Student/Office Hours. You may also choose to report directly to the Institutional Equity Office. After a report is filed, the Title IX Coordinator will reach out to provide resources, support, and information and the reported information will remain private. For more information regarding the University’s Title IX Grievance procedures, reporting, or support measures, please visit Institutional Equity Office at 405-325-3546.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
The University of Oklahoma (OU) is committed to the goal of achieving equal educational opportunity and full educational participation for students with disabilities. If you have already established reasonable accommodations with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), please submit your semester accommodation request through the ADRC as soon as possible and contact me privately, so that we have adequate time to arrange your approved academic accommodations.
If you have not yet established services through ADRC, but have a documented disability and require accommodations, please complete ADRC’s pre-registration form to begin the registration process. ADRC facilitates the interactive process that establishes reasonable accommodations for students at OU. For more information on ADRC registration procedures, please review their Register with the ADRC web page. You may also contact them at (405)325-3852 or adrc@ou.edu, or visit www.ou.edu/adrc for more information.
Note: disabilities may include, but are not limited to, mental health, chronic health, physical, vision, hearing, learning and attention disabilities, pregnancy-related. ADRC can also support students experiencing temporary medical conditions.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2]
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center at 405/325-3852 and/or the Institutional Equity Office at 405/325-3546 as soon as possible. Also, see the Institutional Equity Office FAQ on Pregnant and Parenting Students’ Rights for answers to commonly asked questions.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU’s Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather.
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances.
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in an innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Additional Weather Safety Information is available through the Department of Campus Safety.
The University of Oklahoma Active Threat Guidance
The University of Oklahoma embraces a Run, Hide, Fight strategy for active threats on campus. This strategy is well known, widely accepted, and proven to save lives. To receive emergency campus alerts, be sure to update your contact information and preferences in the account settings section at one.ou.edu.
RUN: Running away from the threat is usually the best option. If it is safe to run, run as far away from the threat as possible. Call 911 when you are in a safe location and let them know from which OU campus you’re calling from and location of active threat.
HIDE: If running is not practical, the next best option is to hide. Lock and barricade all doors; turn of all lights; turn down your phone’s volume; search for improvised weapons; hide behind solid objects and walls; and hide yourself completely and stay quiet. Remain in place until law enforcement arrives. Be patient and remain hidden.
FIGHT: If you are unable to run or hide, the last best option is to fight. Have one or more improvised weapons with you and be prepared to attack. Attack them when they are least expecting it and hit them where it hurts most: the face (specifically eyes, nose, and ears), the throat, the diaphragm (solar plexus), and the groin.
Please save OUPD’s contact information in your phone.
NORMAN campus: For non-emergencies call (405) 325-1717. For emergencies call (405) 325-1911 or dial 911.
TULSA campus: For non-emergencies call (918) 660-3900. For emergencies call (918) 660-3333 or dial 911.
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- LEAVE the building. Do not use the elevators.
- KNOW at least two building exits
- ASSIST those that may need help
- PROCEED to the emergency assembly area
- ONCE safely outside, NOTIFY first responders of anyone that may still be inside building due to mobility issues.
- WAIT for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.