This introductory graduate course covers the essentials of C++ programming. Topics include encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, dynamic memory allocation, casting, pointer arithmetic, operator overloading, templates, and the Standard Template Libraries.
Absolute C++ (6th edition), W. Savitch. Addison-Wesley/Pearson, 2016, ISBN-13: 9780133970814
CSC 401
During classes, I will be online for office hours; please check Bluestar for times.
Overview
This is a programming-intensive course. There will be four (4) individual programming exercises, five (5) CodeLab assignments, a Midterm exam, and a Final exam. The programming assignments, CodeLab assignments, and exams will require you to read, evaluate, and write C++ code. The due dates for the assignments and the exams will be posted on D2L.
Sec. 1. Programming exercises
Sec. 2. CodeLab
Sec. 3. Midterm exam
Sec. 4. Final exam
Sec. 5. How your grade for the course is calculated
Sec. 6. Letter Grade for the Course
Your point score will be converted to a letter grade using the following table:
| Letter | Numeric Range |
|---|---|
| A | 93.1 and up |
| A- | 90 - 93 |
| B+ | 86.1 - 89.99 |
| B | 83.1 - 86 |
| B- | 80 - 83 |
| C+ | 76.1 - 79.99 |
| C | 73.1 -76 |
| C- | 70 - 73 |
| D+ | 66.1 - 69.99 |
| D | 60 - 66 |
| F | below 60 |
Lecture material will be prerecorded and uploaded to D2L for you to view. Additionally, example code and homework problems will be discussed during assigned class time.
Each student is expected to turn in original work. Copying code or other documents from another person is considered a serious violation of the university's academic integrity policy (see below).
| Week | Module | Session Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Module 1: Programming environment, basic data types, program structure, flow control, functions | Jan. 3 - 9 |
| 2 | Module 1 (cont.); Module 2: arrays, classes and structs -- Part 1, string class, file I/O, classes and structs -- Part 2 Jan. 16: Last day to drop without penalty! |
Jan. 10 - 16 |
| 3 | Module 2 (cont.); Module 3: Pointers, sorting array elements, references, multidimensional arrays; Martin Luther King Day -- no class | Jan. 17 - 23 |
| 4 | Module 3 (cont.); Module 4: Dynamic allocation, objects as parameters and arguments, simple containers, sentries, static members and methods | Jan. 24 - 30 |
| 5 | Module 4 (cont.); Module 5: const, default assignment operator, function overloading, copy constructors | Jan. 31 - Feb. 6 |
| 6 | Module 5 (cont.); Midterm Exam | Feb. 7 - 13 |
| 7 | Module 6: Destructors, operator overloading, friends, implicit rules, single inheritance Feb. 20: Last day to withdraw and receive a 'W'. |
Feb. 14 - 20 |
| 8 | Module 6 (cont.); Module 7: Virtual methods, multiple inheritance | Feb. 21 - 27 |
| 9 | Module 7 (cont.); Module 8: Templates, Standard Template Library (STL) | Feb. 28 - Mar. 6 |
| 10 | Module 8 (cont.) | Mar. 7 - 13 |
| Final Exam | Due Mar. 14 |
Attendance is not mandatory but it is strongly encouraged.
This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/. NOTE: 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. 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.