csc 171 Generic course syllabus

I. Course
II. Prerequisite
III. Course (Catalog) Description
IV. Course Objectives
V. Academic Integrity

VI. Outline of Topics
VII. Methods of Instruction
VIII. Course Practices Required
IX. Instructional Materials
XI. Other Course Information


I. Course Prefix	Course Number	Course Name	Credit	Lecture	Lab
CSC	171	C++ Programming for Engineers	1	1	0

II. Prerequisite

Recommended MAT 250, CSC 170 or concurrent enrollment in CSC 170, or instructor's consent.

III. Course Description

Course introduces C++ programming language. Content focus is on solving numerically intensive applications present in scientific and engineering fields. Numerical algorithms implemented using object-oriented programming tools and elementary data structures. Credit cannot be received in both CSC 171 and CSC 172.

IV. Course Objectives

A. Compose, edit, compile and execute programs written in the C programming language.
B. Apply the tools of problem analysis and algorithmic development to problems from the natural sciences and engineering.
C. Design programs using the essential programming tools: modularity, selection and repetition.
D. Implement programming solutions using data structures such as files and arrays.
E. Design class objects demonstrating the proper use of encapsulation and data abstraction
F. Survey elementary numerical algorithms.

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.

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.

Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

VI. Outline of Topics:

A. Basic Programming Skills
    1. Input/Output
    2. Assignments
    3. Documentation

B. Modularity and Logical Design
    1. Selection
    2. Repetition
    3. Methods
       a. recursion

C. Intermediate Data Objects
    1. Sequential access files
    2. One and two dimensional arrays
    3. User defined classes

VII. Methods of Instruction:

Lectures, class discussions, individual and group projects and use of a computer laboratory.

VIII. Course Practices Required:

Reading of the text is required as is use of a computer laboratory in order to complete the machine assignments.

IX. Instructional Materials:

Required Textbook: Essential C++ for Scientists and Engineers by Hanly, 2^nd Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2002.

One floppy diskette.

X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:

Quizzes, examinations, final examination, individual and group programming assignments.

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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