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ST. GREGORY'S UNIVERSITY

COURSE SYLLABUS
Programming II
Fall 2000

COURSE	CS 2203 Programming II - C++
TIME/LOCATION	10:00-10:50 MWF Room 308
PREREQUISITE	Completion of any programming language course with a "C" or better and CIS 1103
INSTRUCTOR	Connie Farthing
OFFICE	Room 442- B 878-5150
HOME TELEPHONE	728-6709
OFFICE HOURS	MWF 12:00-1:00
E-MAIL	csfarthing @sgc.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION FROM OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Designed to provide students with an understanding of structured and object oriented programming. Major components include: problem solving methodology, introduction to programming basics using the C++ programming language, loops and decisions, structure functions, objects and classes, and arrays. Examples of various business applications will be studied. Prerequisite: CS 2103.

PURPOSE OF THE COURSE
This course is designed to give the student basic knowledge of C++ programming.

OBJECTIVES

To provide instruction for students who wish to upgrade 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++ programing language.

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
An Introduction to Programming with C++ Diane Zak

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

BOOKS:

Lombardi, J.	Computer Literacy: The Basic Concepts	1983
Lucky, R.	Silican Dreams: Information, Man and Machine	1991
Lundell A.	The Secret World of Computer Invaders That Bred & Destroy	1989
Mabie, M.	Going Public: MIP’s Computer & The Enhepreneurial Dream	1991
McGregor, P.	Web Browsing with Netcom Netcriser	1995
McKenna, R.	Who’s Afraid of Big Blue?	1989
Miller, M. A.	Internetworking: A Guide to Network Communication
Wodaski, R & Brown, D.	Virtual Reality and More	1994

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 Projects	800
Mid-term Project	100
Final Project	200
Attendance	50
Total points	1150

EXAMINATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
If any exam question is left unattempted, the value of that question will be subtracted from the exam score.

Being prepared and present for the exams and presentations is your responsibility. The exam and presentation will be given on schedule. Mark your calendars now.

A make-up exam will not be given. If the exam is missed, your total points possible will be adjusted accordingly.

HOMEWORK
Each homework assignment must be e-mailed. It is your responsibility to see that the e-mail was received. Late homework will not be accepted.

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.

Week	Tutorial	Topic
1		Introduction and Syllabus
2		An Overview of a Microcomputer System and Programmin Lesson A: Introduction to a Microcomputer System
		Lesson B: An Introduction to Control Structures
3		An Introduction to Problem Solving and C++ Lesson A: An introductio to Problem Solving
		Lesson B: An Introduction to the C++ Language
4		Variables, Constants, and Equations Lesson A: Using Variables and Constants
		Lesson B: Using the String Data Type and C)) Equations
		Lab
5		Built-in Functions and Programmer-Defined Functions Lesson A: Mathematical Functions and Void Functions
		Lesson B: Value-returning Functions
		Lab
6		The Selection Structure Lesson A: The IF Statement
		Lesson B: Coding the Math Program
		Lab
7		The Repetition Structure (Looping) Lesson A: The While Loop
		Lesson B: The For Statement and the do-while Loop
		Lab
8		Sequential Access Files and Structs Lesson A: Creating and Manipulating Sequential Access Files
		Lesson B: Structs
		Lab
9		Arrays Lesson A: One-dimensional Arrays
		Lesson B: More on One-dimensional Arrays
		Lab
10		Two-Dimensional Arrays Lesson A: Two-dimensional Arrays
		Lesson B: More on Two-dimensional Arrays
		Lab
11		Sorting, Searching, and Control Breaks Lesson A: Sorting and the Binary Search Algorithm
		Lesson B: Control Break Algorithms
12		Classes Lesson A: Programmer-defined Classes
		Lesson B: Using Value-returning Functions in a Class
		Lab
13		Pointers
		Lab
14-16		Group Special Projects

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 two (2) points 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 at the final exam

Final Note

All papers, projects, and exams 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