This course covers the essentials of C and C++ programming, focusing primarily on the topics of memory management and object-oriented programming. Topics include pointers and dynamic allocation, operator overloading, copy constructors and destructors, inheritance, and polymorphism.
Absolute C++ (5th edition), W. Savitch. Addison-Wesley/Pearson, 2013, ISBN-13: 978-0132830713
CSC 224, 242, 243, or proficiency in another programming language
12:15pm - 1:15pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and 3:15pm - 4:15 on Mondays in the 1st Floor Collaboration Lab, CDM
Overview
This is a programming-intensive course. There will be four (4) individual programming assignments, 4 quizzes, a midterm exam and a final exam. The programming assignments, quizzes, and exams will require you to read, evaluate, and write C++ code. The due dates for the assignments will be listed in the lecture notes and the assignments themselves; the quizzes, however, will be administered on random occasions. Further details will be posted on the class website, which is on Desire2Learn (D2L).
Sec. 1. Individual Programming Assignments
Four progressively difficult programming assignments will be given. You must complete each program individually. In order to pass each programming assignment, you must earn at least six (6) points out of a possible ten (10). Programs that fail to execute do not pass.
Late programming assignments will be accepted until the time that a solution to the assignment is discussed in class. After you submit your code, it will be reviewed and feedback will be provided on D2L. You may revise your code and resubmit it as often as you like up until the due date. Programs submitted after the due date will be graded, but you will not be given the opportunity to correct your mistakes. If you wish to correct your code before a final grade is given, you must do so by the due date. Your grade will be the highest score that you receive for all of the versions that are graded.
Each source file must begin with a comment block containing the following information:
// Student Name: // Assignment #: // Source file name:
Sec. 2. Quizzes
Each quiz is worth ten (10) points. You must score at least six (6) points to pass.
Sec. 3. Midterm and Final Exams
Each exam is worth one-hundred (100) points. You must score at least sixty (60) points to pass.
Sec. 4. Earning Extra Points
Extra credit projects will likely be offered during the course. I will post details on the class website.
Sec. 5. How Your Grade for the Course Is Calculated
Your grade is calculated by subtracting the following amounts from 100:
Alternative grade procedure for midterm exam: If you have a documented disability, such as a history of extreme test taking anxiety, please see me for accommodation.
Each student is expected to turn in original code for the programming assignments. Copying code from another student is considered a serious violation of the university's academic integrity policy (see below).
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Although attendance is encouraged in order to foster participation, it is not mandatory.
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 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://cdm.depaul.edu/enrollment.
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: csd@depaul.edu.
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296
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.
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.
Policies of the school are explained on the webpage for this course on my.cdm.depaul.edu.