CSIS 10A -- C++ VERSION

Computer Science -- Beginning Programming

TUE-THUR  GRADES 

SATURDAY  GRADES 

Instructor:  Tom Rebold   Phone: 645-1327        Office: BH-104A Office Hours: T/Th3:00-4:30PM, W2-3, F 2-3	Credit:  3 units Classroom: BC-208      Time:SECTION 0160: Tue/Thur 8 - 10:30           SECTION 1133: Sat 9-2
Class web site:  http://www.mpcfaculty.net/tom_rebold/CSIS10A.htm Tom Rebold's faculty HOME PAGE

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C++ Resources

Education

Unix Guides

           

Text:              Using C++: An Introduction to Programming, Hennefeld, et al, 2^nd ed, Brooks/Cole, 2003, ISBN 053439146X    (One Copy on Reserve)

Optional:       Absolute  C++, Walter Savitch, Addison-Wesley, 2002, ISBN 0-201-70927-9  (On Reserve in MPC Library)

Materials:       Storage media (floppy disk, thumb drive, etc) for shuttling programs
                        One 3-ring binder, at least 1 ¾ " thick -- for storing program printouts
Tutoring:         1) Steve Bruemmer, our Instructional Tech, is available in BC202 M-F 9-5
                        Email: sbruemmer (at) mpc.edu. 

Course description:

The overall goal of this course is for you to learn the basics of programming computers in an object oriented language.  You will gain a broad exposure to the elements of C++ and the techniques of problem solving used by skilled programmers.  You should already have some exposure to the elements of programming from a class like CSIS 1 or your own self study. You will have the opportunity to work in both the Microsoft Visual C++ environment and Unix. 

Objectives--Students will be able to 

a) Analyze a problem statement and design a solution for the problem.
b) Construct C++ computer code to implement the solution of the problem.
c) Debug and test the coded solution for syntax, logic and runtime errors.
d) Comprehend the factors involved with structured and object oriented programming. 

Course Master Plan     WeekdayClassPic1   2      Sat            

Class Work:

To better suit the needs of our diverse student population, there are two paths that a student can choose in approaching the objectives for this class. The first path is for students who need to spend time developing foundation skills and/or are not sure they are majoring in Computer Science. The second path is for highly motivated students who are committed to majoring in Computer Science or another technical field, or just love a challenge.

Option B is only available to students who score a 95 or higher on the midterm exam. These students must also complete a more difficult version of the final project, but in return they will be excused from the final exam.

 Grades for either option will be based on the following curve:
            A - 90%  
            B - 80%
            C - 65%
            D - 50% 

A portion of your grade will will relate to how well your code is documented and whether you have organized your work into your 3-ring binder.  Assignments and Programming projects are due at the start of class on the scheduled due date.  Late homework will only be awarded 70% of its original value.  There will be many opportunities to gain extra credit points. 

Homework Grading:

Each week there will be a number of  lab tutorials, and individual programming problems. You are free to pick the assignments that match your ability.  For programming problems, each program is worth 2 points if it works as specified and is clear and properly commented.  One-half point will be deducted for each error.

 Note on Academic Honesty 

Working with others on assignments is a good way to learn the material and is encouraged. However, there are limits to the degree of cooperation that is allowed in this class. Working together to find a good approach for solving a programming problem is acceptable cooperation.  On the other hand, copying someone else’s work is cheating. Anything that you hand in must be your own work. For assignment of penalties, there is no difference between cheaters who copy others' work and cheaters who allow their work to be copied.

Violators of this rule will be given zero points for the assignment or project involved. If you have any questions about what constitutes cheating, please ask.