COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM OFFICIAL BULLETIN

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE

This course is designed to give the student basic knowledge of  programming in the C++ language.

OBJECTIVES

• To provide instruction for students who wish to upgrade or enhance present professional computer information system skills
• To provide instruction for students who wish to become competent in the use of computer technology through college credit courses while pursuing professional education in other departments at St. Gregory's University
• To provide instruction for students who wish to become computer information system professionals through the associate degree or bachelor's.
• Understand the basics of C++ Programming.
• Be able to construct, edit, and run programs in C++.
• Be able to use several features within programs.
• Be able to use controls to perform tasks.

These objectives can only be achieved through joint effort. We will work to stimulate your interest and learning in these areas, but you will be expected to display initiative and a program of self-study as well. In that sense, a complementary objective of the course is to provide you with an environment that will encourage and reward your own intellectual effort, while simultaneously maintaining rigorous standards that identify those who are motivated to pursue excellence in their own educational preparation for a business career.

REQUIRED TEXT AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS TO BE PURCHASED BY STUDENT?

C++ How to Program, Third Edition, Deitel & Deitel, Prentice Hall, 2001   ISBN: 0-13-089571-7
At least two  3.5"  floppy disks for submitting programs and projects.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

BOOKS:

HANDOUTS
    C++

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance is recorded and reported. However, attendance does not add points to the grade. Students should be aware that research shows a strong correlation between attendance and course grade. Absence will not be considered an excuse for submitting assignments late.

Lack of attendance will not automatically drop or withdraw a student from class. Students have the responsibility of processing a "Drop" from any class. Note: Most F's result from students ceasing to attend the class without processing a "Drop" slip.

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT AND STUDENT EVALUATION

HOMEWORK

Homework must be neat, well documented (programs) and on time.   Late homework will be graded down or not
accepted if more than a week late.

Programs submitted as homework or projects must be submitted in electronic form, floppy disk or e-mail attachment 
as requested by the instructor, and also as separate printouts showing the program on paper.  This is not to be 
electronic -- hard copy only -- and must be turned in with the program.  The disk should contain both the original
(*.cpp)  file and the executable  (*.exe)  file.

COURSE OUTLINE

The schedule is flexible. Much material is required. It is not possible for an instructor to cover all the course material without student independent study. As students are interested in a particular topic or as test scores warrant review, more time will be spent on a chapter, or as may be required.

GENERAL CLASS POLICIES

Attendance

• Students are responsible for class attendance
• All students are responsible for all class assignments and lectures regardless of attendance

Academic Freedom

• No recording devices will be allowed
• All opinions expressed in class are solely those of the Instructor and do not represent the views of St. Gregory’s University
• Comments made about specific companies, boards, or management are solely intended for use in this course and are presented only to illustrate principles covered in the course

Exams

• All exams will be taken on the date given unless prior approval is obtained from the Instructor
• Exams will cover assigned text readings, class lectures, and homework problems

Written Assignments, Problems, Projects, etc.

• Late assignments will be penalized  5%  per calendar day (not class period)
• All assignments must be stapled; unsecured assignments will be penalized
• Do not use plastic covers, portfolios, or have blank first and last pages
• All written assignments must be legible with correct grammar, spelling, and of a quality for presentation in a business organization

Grades

• Final exam and course grades are not posted
• If you desire early notification, leave a self-addressed, stamped envelope (no postcards) with Instructor.

Final Note

• All  projects will be retained by the Instructor; if you want a copy, make a copy prior to submittal
• Papers prepared for other classes are not suitable for fulfilling the requirements of this class
• Do original work; plagiarism will not be tolerated
• All questions on final grades or papers must be resolved prior to the middle of the next semester
• Any student requiring special considerations due to mental or physical disabilities must notify the instructor during the first week of class.