COSC 1437 340 - PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS II spring 2019

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Programming Fundamentals II

Course Prefix & Number: 

COSC1437

Section Number: 

340

Semester/Year:

Fall 2019

Semester Credit Hours:

4

Lecture Hours: 48

 

Lab Hours: 32

 

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

This course focuses on the object-oriented programming paradigm, emphasizing the definition and use of classes along with fundamentals of object-oriented design. The course includes basic analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting techniques, and an introduction to software engineering processes. Students will apply techniques for testing and debugging software. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.). 48 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.

 

Prerequisite: COSC 1436.

                                                       

Course Prerequisite(s): High School algebra, geometry, or business math.

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

The textbook for the course is “Absolute C++ sixth edition” by Walter Savitch,

ISBN 13: 978-0-13-397078-4

The instructor will also provide some additional material during the semester.

It is helpful if you bring your own laptop computer to class.  PCs are preferred because MACs will not run the Visual Studio IDE.

 

 

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Dr. Terry Province

Campus/Office Location:

Corinth room 205

Telephone Number:

940-498-6215

E-mail Address:

tprovince@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Noon to 2 PM

 

 

Noon to 2 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other times by appointment

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1

Identify and explain a programming development lifecycle, including planning, analysis, design, development, and maintenance

2

 Demonstrate a basic understanding of object oriented programming by using structs and classes in software projects

3

Understand and use the fundamental concepts of data types, structured programming, algorithmic design, and user interface design.

4

Use object-oriented programming techniques to develop executable programs that include elements such as inheritance and polymorphism

5

Document and format code in a consistent manner.

6

Apply basic searching and sorting algorithms in software design

7

Demonstrate a basic understanding of programming methodologies, including object-oriented, structured, and procedural programming

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

4

Exams

40

12

Quizzes

25

12

Programming projects

25

1

Final Exam

10

 

 

 

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Quizzes 1 thru 5

Due prior to exam #1

See date in Canvas

Correct/incorrect M/C

Programming challenge 1 thru 5

Due prior to exam #1

See date in Canvas

Format, completion, correct/incorrect

Exam #1

Week #4

Correct/incorrect M/C

Quizzes 6 thru 10

Due prior to exam #2

See date in Canvas

Correct/incorrect M/C

Programming challenge 6 thru 10

Due prior to exam #2

See date in Canvas

Format, completion, correct/incorrect

Exam #2

Week #8

Correct/incorrect M/C

 

 

 

Quizzes 11 thru 15

Due prior to exam #3

See date in Canvas

Correct/incorrect M/C

Programming challenge 11 thru 15

Due prior to exam #13

See date in Canvas

Format, completion, correct/incorrect

Exam #3

Week #12

Correct/incorrect M/C

Quizzes 16 thru 20

Due prior to exam #4

See date in Canvas

Correct/incorrect M/C

Programming challenge 16 thru 20

Due prior to exam #4

See date in Canvas

Format, completion, correct/incorrect

Exam #4

Week #15

Correct/incorrect M/C

Final Exam

Week #16

Correct/incorrect M/C

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _______________.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________     


o         Communication

o         Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

o         American History

 

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

 


REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)


o            Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility


COURSE TYPE

X            Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

  1.  Zero for the assignment in question
  2.  “F” in the course

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Susan Svane

Office Location:

Corinth room 232

Telephone Number:

 

E-mail Address:

ssvane@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Debbie Huffman

Office Location:

Gainesville Campus

Telephone Number:

 

E-mail Address:

dhuffman@nctc.edu