J. Hotz
Department of Computer Science, Grossmont College
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CSIS296 Course Syllabus
Programming with C++
Semester: Spring 2010Meetings: This hybrid course has a required meeting each Monday. In addition, there are online assignments to complete on a weekly schedule. An on campus final exam is also required.
Pre-Requisites: This course requires students to have previously completed CSIS 119 with a grade of C or better. Exceptions will be made for students who have recently completed a college-level course in Java or C# with a grade of C or better.
Texts: Starting Out with C++, Early Objects, 6th Edition, by Tony Gaddis, Walters, et al. (ISBN: 0-321-38348-6)
Supplies: This course will make use of BlackBoard, an Internet content delivery platform (provided by the college). Use the link at the right of this page for access. A User ID and Password will be provided in class. You must have convenient access to the Internet at 56 Kbps or greater, a stable e-mail address which you check daily, a modern Web browser, and a computer running the required software for this course: Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional. You may be able to use the free Express edition.
Course Description: COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 296 - INTRODUCTION TO C++ PROGRAMMING 4 units, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory This is an introductory course in C++ programming (note: this is NOT an introductory course in computer programming). Topics covered include basic language syntax, functions, classes, data types, pointers, strings, structures, software tools, and debugging. This course is intended for persons with a prior background in any programming language.
Expected Outcome: By the end of this course, you will be able to write and debug beginning to intermediate level C++ console (not GUI) programs and functions on an IBM PC. This course is designed as a lead-in to CSIS 297, Intermediate C++ Programming, and together they provide entry-level job skills in computer programming in C++.
Grading: Your grade for this class will be calculated as:
Programming Challenges - 15 sets of programming assignments (Programming Challenges from the text) at 15 points each.
In Class Exercises - 15 programming assignments done in the classroom at 15 points each.
Quizzes - 10 at 10 points each.
Final Exam - 200 points (100 points MC, and 100 points practical).
Please check your calendar before beginning this course, and be sure you can be present for the scheduled final exam. Early or late exams cannot be provided.
Your total score will be calculated as a percentage, and a letter grade assigned as follows:
PC - 15 x 15 = 225
ICE - 15 x 15 = 225
QUIZ - 10 x 10 = 100
Final - 200
Sum - 225 + 225 + 100 + 200 = 750 points (PLUS extra credit earned)
90% to 100% = A, 80% to 89% = B, 70% to 79% = C, 60% to 69% = D, below 60% = F. I will gladly provide you with a spreadsheet template to help you track your grade throughout the semester.
Instructor Expectations: Students are expected to be self-motivated and independent. Regular participation is required for a passing grade. The assignments for this course can be time-consuming. Please keep this in mind when scheduling your time. Access to the software may be obtained in the CSIS or campus library labs. Students with disabilities who may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to notify the instructor and contact Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) early in the semester so that reasonable accommodations may be implemented as soon as possible. Students may contact DSPS in person in room 110 or by phone at (619) 644-7112 (voice) or (619) 644-7119 (TTY for deaf). Any student missing the first meeting, the first test or assignment deadline, or any other two deadlines, may be dropped from the course. However, it is always your responsibility to drop any course no longer being attended; failure to drop such a course will result in a grade of 'F' on your transcript. The use of personal electronic devices is not permitted in the classroom with the exception of cell phones and pagers monitoring in silent mode.
Drop Policy: Any student missing the first meeting, the first quiz, test or assignment deadline, or any other two deadlines, may be dropped from the course. Students not maintaining a 'C' average in the course may be dropped for lack of progress. However, it is always your responsibility to drop any course no longer being attended; failure to drop such a course will result in a grade of 'F' on your transcript.
Assignment Policy: The due dates for all homework, assignments, tests, quizzes and other course work (including extra-credit, if any) will be announced in class, posted on the course schedule, or posted in BlackBoard. All work must be turned in on time, and in the manner prescribed to receive credit. No credit can be given for late work, incomplete work, or work not turned in using the method required. Missed assignments cannot be 'made up'.
Academic Integrity: Cheating and plagiarism (using as one's own, source code, writings or materials of someone else without acknowledgment and permission; allowing one's own work to be plagiarized by others, with or without permission or knowledge; knowing about or suspecting plagiarism by others and failing to report it to the instructor) can result in a variety of sanctions including a failing grade for the assignment or exam, or even for the course. The only exception will be the in-class exercises, which may be submitted as group assignments. Additional details about the in-class exercises, and how group projects work will be provided in class. No software may be copied or installed in the CSIS labs except in the cases outlined in the college catalog; sanctions include suspension from the course.