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C++ Programming for Engineers
I. Course Prefix/Number: CSC 171
Course Name: C++ Programming for Engineers
Credits: 1 (1 lecture; 0 lab)
II. Prerequisite
Recommended: MAT 250, CSC 170 or concurrent enrollment in CSC 170.
III. Course (Catalog) 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. Learning 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.
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.
• 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. Sequence 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. Intemediate Data Objects
1. Sequential access files
2. One and two dimensional arrays
3. User defined classes
1. Input/Output
2. Assignments
3. Documentation
B. Modularity and Logical Design
1. Selection
2. Repetition
3. Methods
a. recursion
C. Intemediate Data Objects
1. Sequential access files
2. One and two dimensional arrays
3. User defined classes
VII. Methods of Instruction
Lectures, class discussion, individual and group projects, and use of a computer laboratory.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
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.
IX. Instructional Materials
A. Essential C++ for Scientists and Engineers, 2nd edition, by Hanly, Addison-Wesley, 2002.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Quizzes, written homework, computer assignments, major examinations and a final examination will be used.
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 the Learning Center. 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.
