ClassInfo

CSC 404 Accelerated C++

Joseph Phillips

Office: CDM 716
Fall 2015-2016
Class number: 11890
Section number: 710
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Online Campus

Summary

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to C++ and
object-oriented software engineering in C++. Because of C++'s
nature, we will first discuss C programming (a non-object-oriented language). After obtaining a background in C philosophy we will
spend most of our time on object-oriented programming in C++.



Texts

Official:
"Absolute C++, 6th edition w/MyProgrammingLab Access Card"
by Savitch, Addison-Wesley/Pearson, 2013. ISBN: 978-0134225395.

Recommended:
"C Programming Language (2nd Edition)"
by Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie

Recommended:
"Thinking in C++, Volume 1:
Introduction to Standard C++ (2nd Edition)"
by Bruce Eckel



Grading

Homework 45% (in class), 50% (distance)
Tests 45% (in class), 50% (distance)
Class participation 10% (in class), 0% (distance)


Prerequisites

Knowledge of Java: good
Knowledge of C: better
Knowledge of C++: better still!


Expectations and Professionalism

You must do all work by yourself unless working in groups is explicitly permitted.

In general

  • Late assignments will not be accepted
  • Test can not be made up
If you forsee a problem see me as soon as possible!


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296