NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

 The textbook listed below is required for this course.

“Starting Out with C++ from Control Structures to Objects” by T. Gaddis 9th Edition Plus MyProgrammingLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package.

The book is included in a package that contains the text as well as an access code to MyProgrammingLab.  You may either use a hard or electronic copy of the book, or rent the e-book from Pearson. 

MyProgrammingLab is a Computer Assisted Leaning tool for computer programming. Please visit http://myprogramminglab.com for instructions on how to register on MyProgrammingLab. When registering you need (1) an access code and (2) our section Course ID. Your access code comes with the textbook you purchased as stated above and will be different for each student. Our Course ID is

NORT-45844-ASLL-47

Note: If you purchase a used textbook, make sure it has the access code to MPL.   Most often used books don’t.  If the textbook you purchase doesn’t come bundled with the MPL access code, you have to purchase an access code separately from the MPL website.

  STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify and explain a programming development lifecycle, including planning, analysis, design, development, and maintenance
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of object-oriented programming by using structs and classes in software projects
• Use object-oriented programming techniques to develop executable programs that include elements such as inheritance and polymorphism
• Document and format code in a consistent manner
• Apply basic searching and sorting algorithms in software design
• Apply single- and multi-dimensional arrays in software
• Use a symbolic debugger to find and fix runtime and logical errors in software
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of programming methodologies, including object-oriented, structured, and procedural programming
• Describe the phases of program translation from source code to executable code

GRADING CRITERIA

Programming Assignments    20%

Quizzes                                     30%

Midterm Exam                        25%

Final Exam                              25%

COURSE OUTLINE (Tentative)

Note: All assignments will be due at 11:59pm local time on the given date of the assignment. All assignments are posted well in advance under the appropriate Canvas link. Students should allow ample time to complete the activity as the computer will close the activity at precisely 11:59pm, even if the assignment is incomplete. Inevitably, if the student chooses to wait until the last minute, unpredictable challenges will occur, such as a server or power outage. Plan Ahead! DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

• A student in an on-line course is required to successfully complete the on-line course orientation and actively participate in the course as described in the Syllabus.
• 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.
• Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered enough cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
• Check the NCTC calendar for the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W.

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.

COURSE TYPE

• • ACGM

STUDENT HANDBOOK

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