csc 155 Generic course syllabus
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I. Course
II.
Prerequisite
III. Course (Catalog)
Description
IV. Course Objectives
V. Academic Integrity
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VI. Outline of Topics
VII. Methods of Instruction
VIII. Course Practices Required
IX. Instructional Materials
XI. Other Course Information |
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I. Course
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Course
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Course Name |
Credit
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Lecture |
Lab |
CSC |
155
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C++ Computer
Science I
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3
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3
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1
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II. Prerequisite |
| Recommended MAT
120 or any higher numbered mathematics course.
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III. Course Description
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Course is first course in computer programming from basic through intermediate levels. Content includes designing, implementing and debugging maintainable C++ programs, demonstrating applications from the areas of business and computer science. Abstract data types and object-oriented methods enhance study of elementary data structures. |
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IV. Course Objectives |
| A. Create programs using the essential
programming tools within the C++ language. |
| B. Use functions and modularity to create
solutions to complex programming problems. |
| C. Solve problems using existing and
constructed elementary data structures. |
| D. Design software demonstrating the
proper use of encapsulation and data abstraction. |
| E. Incorporate class objects as a fundamental
tool in designing maintainable software. |
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V. Academic Integrity: |
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton’s Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
- cheating,
- plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
- falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
- helping others to cheat,
- unauthorized changes on official documents,
- pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
- making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
- any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
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There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton’s policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
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Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
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VI. Outline of Topics: |
| A. Software Engineering |
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1.
Analysis and design
2. Implementation and validation
3. Maintenance |
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| B. Essential Programming |
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1. Sequence |
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a. variables, operators, input and output |
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2. Selection |
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a. binary (if)
b.
multi-way (switch) |
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3. Repetition |
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a. pre-test (for while)
b. post-test (do) |
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4. Arrays
and records |
| C. Modularity |
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1. Functions
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a.
parameters
b.
recursion |
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2. Libraries
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| D. Class Objects
and Abstract Data Types |
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1.
Files and streams
2. Strings and
templated vectors
3.
User classes |
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VII. Methods of
Instruction: |
| Lectures,
class discussion, individual and group projects, and use of
a computer laboratory. |
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VIII. Course Practices
Required: |
| Reading
of the text is required for understanding the material. Use
of a computer laboratory is necessary to learn the design
of software. |
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IX. Instructional
Materials: |
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X. Methods of Evaluating
Student Progress: |
| Quizzes,
written homework, computer assignments, major examinations
and a final examination will be used.
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XI. Other Course Information: |
| If you have a documented
learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be
entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services.
To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST
office in Instructional Support Services. All students are
expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College
will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course
or degree program. |
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