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BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE<br />
CS115 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING<br />
Summer II 2011 Session<br />
Course <strong>Syllabus</strong><br />
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION<br />
Name: Robert Chirwa Phone: 246-6298 Office: AT 202C E-mail: robert.chirwa@kctcs.edu<br />
Web-sites: http://www.myprogramminglab.com<br />
http://district.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/robert.chirwa/cs115/cs115.html<br />
http://elearning.kctcs.edu<br />
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.<br />
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION<br />
Coordinator: Vicki Partin MB 121 246-6414 E-mail: vicki.partin@kctcs.edu<br />
Ass. Dean CSIS: Vicki Partin MB 121 246-6414 E-mail: vicki.partin@kctcs.edu<br />
Division Manager: Ginger Porter AT 201 246-6283 Email: ginger.porter@kctcs.edu<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
The course CS115, "Introduction to Computer Programming", covers the basics of solving<br />
problems by computers. Emphasis is placed on how to design computer solutions, and then<br />
implement these designs using the C++ programming language. Important programming<br />
concepts such as data structures, control structures, top-down program design, program<br />
debugging, and program testing are covered.<br />
CREDIT HOURS AND PREREQUISITES<br />
Credit hours: This is a 3 credit hour course Prerequisites: none<br />
Recommended: knowledge of high school Algebra<br />
COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
This course covers introductory skills in computer programming using an object-oriented<br />
programming language. There is emphasis on both principles and practice of computer<br />
programming. Principles of using the computer to solve problems are also introduced. Students<br />
are required to complete a number of programming assignments.<br />
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COURSE OBJECTIVES/TOPICS<br />
Upon completion of this course students will be proficient in:<br />
Solving simple problems using top down design and writing the corresponding algorithm.<br />
Using elementary data types, arithmetic operators, and logical expressions (using<br />
relational and boolean operators) in order to code suitable solutions to programming<br />
problems<br />
Programming selection using if, if … else, nested if, and switch statements<br />
Programming iteration using while, for, do … while, and nested loops<br />
Working with predefined functions<br />
Implementing user defined functions using both call by value and call by reference<br />
parameter passing<br />
Programming solutions using arrays to solve problems involving list data<br />
Working with classes to implement user defined types and functions for manipulating<br />
them<br />
TEXTBOOK<br />
Starting Out with C++: From Control Structures through Objects 7 th Ed, Tony Gaddis, Addison<br />
Wesley 2012 ISBN 978-0-13-277417-8.<br />
REQUIRED SUPPLIES<br />
A programming environment such as GNU, Eclipse or Visual Studio will be required for<br />
programming<br />
You already have an account on the Bluegrass District Student Web Server<br />
(district.bluegrass.kctcs.edu) that you may use to program in the UNIX environment.<br />
An account on the MyProgrammingLab website for homework assignments will be required.<br />
The code for the MyProgrammingLab account should be bundled with the textbook.<br />
You will need Scantron forms for tests.<br />
COURSE WORK AND GRADING POLICIES<br />
Your course grade will be determined from your submitted programming project assignments,<br />
homework assignments, quizzes, and exams.<br />
WEIGHTS OF COURSE WORK<br />
Percentage of<br />
GRADING SCALE<br />
Component<br />
Course Grade Score range Grade<br />
Homework assignments 20% 90% - 100% A<br />
Project Assignments 25% 80% - 89% B<br />
Quizzes 15% 70% - 79% C<br />
Midterm test 20% 60% - 69% D<br />
Final Exam 20% below 60% E<br />
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ASSIGNMENT POLICY<br />
Homework assignments will be completed on MyProgrammingLab. These will have a due date.<br />
Late homework will not be accepted except when there is an acceptable excuse. Examples of an<br />
acceptable excuse are sickness and funeral of a close relative. Each student should turn-in<br />
original work. Refer to the Plariarism section for more details.<br />
Homework Assignments<br />
For purposes of this class, homework assignments involve providing answers in response to<br />
questions found on the MyProgrammingLab website. You will be automatically graded and<br />
given feedback by the MyProgrammingLab assignment tools.<br />
Programming Project Assignments<br />
Programming project assignments will require a computer program that compiles without errors<br />
and runs as specified. In addition to the program, you will be required to turn-in a program<br />
design document. Programs and supporting documents shall be uploaded on Blackboard. The<br />
specific requirements for each project assignments will be given in detail in additional<br />
documents found on http://district.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/robert.chirwa/cs115/cs115.html by<br />
following the Programming Assignments link. Each student should write an original program to<br />
be submitted to satisfy a programming project.<br />
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY<br />
There will be a midterm and a final exam. All two exams will be administered in class. Make-up<br />
exams are discouraged and will be given only in cases where a student had an acceptable excuse<br />
for missing a regularly scheduled test. Examples of an acceptable excuse are sickness and funeral<br />
of a close relative. Quizzes are to be given as announced. Quizzes are to be administered on<br />
Blackboard.<br />
WITHDRAWAL POLICY<br />
The deadline for withdrawing from class without the instructor's permission is midterm. Check<br />
your schedule of classes for the specific date.<br />
PLAGIARISM POLICY<br />
All students are expected to do their own work. The penalty for turning in somebody’s work is a<br />
failing grade in the course. Refer to the KCTCS Code of Student Conduct: Student Rights and<br />
Responsibilities<br />
(http://www.kctcs.edu/en/Students/Admissions/Academic_Policies/~/media/System_Office/Aca<br />
demics/StudentCode2010.ashx) for sanctions resulting from academic offenses.<br />
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SPECIAL ACCOMODATION<br />
Contact Disability Support Services in OB103 or call (859)246-6534 if you need special<br />
accommodation arrangements.<br />
COMPUTER ACCOUNTS<br />
The BCTC computer called “district.bluegrass.kctcs.edu” will be used for programming. All<br />
students have accounts on this computer. Visit the http://district.bluegrass.kctcs.edu web page for<br />
more information on logging into district.bluegrass.kctcs.edu. We will be programming in the<br />
UNIX environment. If you find it easier to work in Windows, you are free to install<br />
programming software for C++ such as Visual Studio or Eclipse.<br />
You will also need to obtain a MyProgrammingLab account for assignments. You also will need<br />
to use your Blackboard account for quizzes and to check announcements.<br />
COURSE OUTLINE READING<br />
WK TOPIC CHAPTER<br />
1 <strong>Syllabus</strong> reading, course introduction, Introduction to Computers 1<br />
2 C++ program design: declarations, types, arithmetic, design, strings, input/output 2, 3<br />
3 Making Decisions and Loops 4, 5<br />
4 Functions 6<br />
5 Arrays, searching and sorting 7, 8<br />
6 Characters, C-strings and C++ string 10<br />
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