Metropolitan Community College
Course Syllabus – 2009/Fall
COURSE IDENTIFICATION
Title:
- C++ Programming II
Prefix/Section:
- INFO 1532/7A (formerly CPT 125)
Credit Hours:
- 4.5
Begins/Ends/No-Class Days: - 31 Aug 2009/16 Nov 2009/7 Sep 2009
Meeting Day/Time:
- MW/12:00 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.
Section Census Date:
- 14 Sep 2009
Last Day to Withdraw
- 31 Oct 2009
Delivery Type:
Classroom
Class Location:
- SOC MHY 210 (formerly MAH 145)
Lab Location:
- SOC CON 217 (2nd floor)
Course Web Address:
See Faculty Web Site
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name:
Alan R. Reinarz
METRO OFFICES
HOURS*
M:
T, Th:
T, Th:
W:
2:30p-3:30p
9:00a-10:00a
2:30p-3:30p
4:00p-5:00p
LOCATION
PHONE
FAX
SOC MHY 110F
738-4089
(voice-mail)
738-4535
FOC 8 203
457-2625
457-2946
*Stated office hours may need to be changed due to special circumstances or events. If the student wishes to meet with the instructor at
a time other than scheduled office hours, the student should make an appointment with the instructor.
Home phone:
Email Address:
Faculty Web Site(s):
Academic Program Area:
Dean’s Office Telephone:
(402) 556-3071
areinarz@mail.mccneb.edu (alt: areinarz@mccneb.edu)
http://ctva.mccneb.edu/areinarz (also see
http://sharepoint.mccneb.edu/ctvacommons/Reinarz/ and
http://faculty.mccneb.edu/AReinarz/)
Information Technology & E-Learning
457-2660 (Tom Pensabene, tpensabene@mccneb.edu)
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Description:
This course presents students with the basic features of the C++ programming language which include
programming concepts, fundamental concepts of object oriented programming, modular programming, modeling, and object oriented problem solutions.
Course Prerequisites: INFO 1522 (formerly CPT 123), C++ Programming I
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1.
Describe the methods of developing programs in C++ to solve problems.
2.
Describe the basic programming concepts and terms used in C++.
3.
Explain the fundamental concepts of object oriented programming and how they map to C++
language features.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
Demonstrate the development of a computer program in C++.
Demonstrate the use of basic C++ features for modular programming, flow control, and manipulation of basic data types.
Demonstrate the object oriented approach to modeling problems.
Demonstrate the use of object oriented features of C++ to implement a solution based on an
object model.
Required & Supplemental Materials:
Title:
C++ Programming: Program Design Including Data Structures
Edition:
4th (2009)
Author:
D.S. Malik
Publisher: Course Technology
ISBN:
ISBN: 978-1-4239-0222-5
Materials: “Removable” storage media for submittal to instructor, as needed
Students enrolled in this course may obtain a licensed copy of Microsoft Visual C++ (or Visual Studio) and Microsoft Visio at no charge, for use on their own computer. Visual C++ is a component of
Visual Studio (VS). MCC is currently using VS .NET 2008. See the following link for details on using MSDNAA: http://sharepoint.mccneb.edu/msdnaa. This software is yours to keep. You may also
use any other ANSI/ISO-compliant C++ compiler.
Course Structure:
In each lecture during this course, the instructor will cover material the student needs to learn and accomplish. In addition, written handouts may be provided from time to time. These will be used to
supplement the text material and expand the course.
Instruction will consist mainly of lecture material presented by the instructor. In some classes, group
discussion and demonstration may be used. In all meetings, discussion opportunities will be provided
and the student is encouraged to ask questions and clarify information as the instructor is lecturing
and/or presenting material.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
1. Types of Assessment/Assignments
a. How students will be assessed (Quizzes/Exams/Papers/Projects/etc)
Student progress is measured against the course objectives listed earlier by means of inclass participation, C++ computer programs, as well as periodic written and hands-on
skills testing. Assignments will be C++ programs, for the student to work on either at
home or in one of the computer labs. Programs are vital to achieving the course objectives.
Students will write C++ programs based on material learned over the chapters in the textbook. Please retain copies of your submitted work. Typical program submittals must include:
 design/format/layout documentation for all program input and output,
 a hierarchy diagram and/or UML (where appropriate),
 flowcharts (or pseudo-code or IPO charts),
 printed source code as successfully compiled and executed,
 printed output from a successful test execution,
 listings of all test input and output files, and,
 on a 3.5” floppy diskette or other submittable storage medium:
o source files for all printed documentation,
o the program source code as successfully compiled and executed, and
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o all data files needed for testing program execution.
Programming assignments will be evaluated on:
 the adequacy of program planning;
 correctness of coding generated;
 usage of comments to describe and clarify program logic, variable usage, and input/output requirements;
 adequacy of program testing procedures; and
 adequacy of program documentation.
 Of course, the program should also run correctly.
Full points are awarded for the inclusion of the specified item(s), with points being deducted for notable problems. A typical point assignment for these various aspects of programming for a 40 point program is as follows:
Planning & external
documentation:
1 input layout(s)
1 output layout(s)
1 hierarchy diagram/UML
4 flowcharts/pseudocode/
IPOs
Comments in source code:
2 general description of program
2 input/output requirements
2 purpose & use of each variable
(variable table)
2 program logic (for each function/module)
Coding & implementation:
3 standard coding style & related issues
3 correct procedural logic/method
3 correct compile
16 correct run
--------40 total
The written exams may be a combination of fill-in the blanks, multiple choice, true/false,
and essay questions. The exams will test material presented in the reading and other assignments, and during class meetings.
b. Other assignments (Required reading, homework, and etc)
The student will have specific assignments to read and master. These assignments are indicated in the course schedule and/or outlined by the instructor. The student should have
read the material prior to the class meeting date.
c. Make-up and late assignment policies
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments turned in late MAY lose 10% per week. Late assignments MAY not be
accepted after two weeks overdue. Please contact instructor regarding the circumstances of any late work.
MAKE-UP TEST PROCEDURES:
Students MUST be present on the day of an announced test. If the instructor is informed BEFORE the test concerning a valid absence, other arrangements MAY be
made. There will be no retakes of tests. Test dates are not firm and are therefore subject
to change.
d. Schedule of assessments/assignments (See below.)
2. Grading Policy
Grading Scale
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Percent Range
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
Below 60
Course Requirements
Activity
Frequency
Weight of Grade
Programs
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360 points
300 points
3. Maintenance of Student Records
a. How/when you will give student feedback on their progress
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b. State if papers/projects/tests/etc. will be returned and when
The programming assignments and exams will be returned in class one week after they are
turned in to the instructor. Grades will be reflected on the returned items. Students may obtain their current cumulative grade from the instructor before or after class. The exams will
be reviewed in class but retained by the instructor.
c. Grade books (grade spreadsheets) should be kept by the instructor for a minimum of one
(1) year.
d. Student tests, papers, projects, etc., that were graded by faculty for determining the final
grade and were not returned to the student, should be kept for one (1) year.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Required Expectations
1. Attendance/Participation Policy
The course will be covered partially by assigned portions of the text and may be presented in a
sequence different from the text and some material will be covered that is not in the text.
Therefore, attendance is necessary to understand the course material. Each student is expected
to recognize the importance of class attendance and promptness. Chronic tardiness or lack of
attendance will contribute to non-achievement of course objectives. CHRONIC TARDINESS
AND ABSENCES MAY RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE FINAL GRADE BY 10%. If
a student should miss a class for any reason, he/she is expected to cover the material he/she
missed on his/her own. All work must be made up to the satisfaction of the instructor.
The following interprets (new) college attendance policy and may be subject to adjustment.
 Students who attend no class meetings up to and including the Section Census Date
published in the Class Schedule at www.mccneb.edu/schedule/default.asp may be disenrolled from the class [i.e., the instructor reports a “WX”]. There is no appeal for this
disenrollment.
 On July 1, 1995, federal financial aid regulations began requiring educational institutions to track all financial aid students who receive grades of "F" to determine if they
received the "F" because of non-attendance. If a student receives an "F" grade for nonattendance [reported as “FX” by the instructor], the Financial Aid office must return all
or a portion of the student's federal funds to either the student loan lender or to the Department of Education. Students receiving financial aid and who receive an “FX” grade
are considered to have unofficially withdrawn from the class and may be required to
return some or all of the financial aid funds they received for taking a class or classes.
“FX” grades appear on official transcripts. The “FX” grade does affect GPA calculations in the same manner as “F.” A student who fails to meet class attendance expectations may receive a final grade mark of “FX,” indicating an absence-related failure, or
a failing (F) grade. If an instructor issues a grade of “F,” the college will assume that
the student completed the course and “earned” the “F” grade.
 Current policy of instructor: unless there is documented instructor assent to an alternative means to meet course requirements, your grade will be reported as “FX”
o If your final grade computation is “F,” AND you have not attended class for
two weeks or more, cumulative; OR
o If you have not attended class for four weeks or more, cumulative, regardless of
final grade computation; OR
o If you fail to take either the mid-term OR the final exams or both.
 Also remember, to remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
(http://www.mccneb.edu/fa/standards_of_progress.asp,
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http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/financialaid.asp,
http://www.mccneb.edu/bogpolicies/policies/40000/40302_student_academic_progress
_and_review_of_academic_status.htm, and
http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/academicinformation.asp#standardsacademicprogress)
.
2. Expected Classroom Behavior/Suggested Expectations
a. Class Participation (Yes!)
b. Disruptive Classroom Behavior (Not!)
c. Portable Electronic Devices Usage (Not!)
d. Internet Use During Class
Students are not permitted to browse the Internet, read email, or otherwise use the computer
during lecture time -unless the instructor directs you to access the computer. Using the computer during lecture is distracting to both the instructor and students who are actively listening.
Ignoring this policy will result in lowering your attendance and participation grade. (INFO)
Notice: This syllabus is written as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and expected
learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this schedule that
may result in enhanced or more effective learning for students. These modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be done within the policies and guidelines
of Metropolitan Community College.
LEARNING SUPPORT
Metro's Learning, Math, and Writing Centers can help you achieve educational success. The staff in
these centers provide drop-in assistance with basic math, reading, writing and computer skills. We
offer a friendly, supportive learning environment. Self-paced computer-assisted instructional support
in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course orientation is also
available. Detailed information about these services are in the Student Handbook, College Catalog,
and online. Links to these resources are located at http://www.mccneb.edu/learningcenter/.
COLLEGE POLICIES
College policies, such as student rights and responsibilities, academic standards, plagiarism, and etc.
are outlined in the College Catalog and Student Handbook. This information can be accessed via the
online catalog at http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/catalog.asp.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL: If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure [to meet
the attendance and participation requirements of the course and] to officially withdraw will result in
either an attendance-related failure (FX) or failing (F) grade, [unless there is documented instructor
assent to alternative means to meet course requirements]. [The former procedure for instructor withdrawal of a student (“IW”) is no longer available.] The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS
IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: The college has a standard code of conduct that involves consequences for specific academic and non-academic behavior that may result in a failing grade, probation, or suspension from the college. More complete information about the code of conduct is located
in the Student Services portion of the online catalog
(http://www.mccneb.edu/catalog/studentinformation.asp).
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ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a disability that
may substantially limit your ability to participate in this class, please contact a Vocational Special
Needs Counselor, located in the Student Services Office on each campus. Metropolitan Community
College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying disabilities.
However, it is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations. For further information, please
contact the Student Services Office at your campus.
Other pertinent college policies are posted on the CDS website www.mccneb.edu/cds.
ADDITIONAL COLLEGE POLICIES
1. ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
Students are reminded that materials they may use as sources for this course may be subject to copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library webpage at
http://www.mccneb.edu/library, by your instructor, or by the College's Copyright Officer.
In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension
from the College, or dismissal from the College. The disciplinary procedures are available in the
Counseling/Advising Centers and at
http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.htm.
Instructor Policy:
Please note: ANY sharing or transfer of assigned work or test contents or answers between a
student and any other person or party; in part or in whole; whether by disk exchange, Email, manual transcription, co-development of an assignment, or any other means; unless authorized by the instructor in advance in accordance with the guidelines in the following paragraph; will be considered academic misconduct and be sanctioned with disciplinary action in
accordance with the above paragraph. Both originating and receiving parties will be liable to
such sanction.
Sharing of class notes and handouts is authorized. Obtaining assistance from others (including tutors or lab techs) for specific programming issues or debugging is authorized. However, no further
collaboration is authorized for any standard assignment. Students wishing to collaborate further
must contact the instructor for special assignments. Such special assignments must clearly identify
in advance which portions are the responsibility of each individual student wishing to collaborate.
The learning objectives, level of difficulty, and typical work involved for each portion must be
comparable to that for a single student working alone on the corresponding standard assignment.
Each portion will be graded individually. Each portion must clearly represent the competency of the
individual responsible for it, and only that individual. The instructor reserves the right to refuse any
request for special assignments.
Indications of unauthorized collaboration and/or intent to defraud include, but are not restricted to,
assignments, submitted by students (not necessarily from the same section) individually under each
of their respective names; but which are essentially identical; are essentially identical except for
mechanical changes such as differing variable or module names; are essentially identical except for
differing comments; or exhibit essentially identical idiosyncratic features such as errors in syntax,
style, logic, output formatting, or spelling. The same criteria apply to submissions, by one or more
students, where those submissions bear indications of copying from any other unauthorized source.
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Authorized sources are the student textbook for the class, lecture notes, class handouts, and compiler/interpreter documentation and help materials.
In summary, since the instructor must report an individual grade for each student, the work you
submit must be your work and only your work.
2. USE OF STUDENT WORK
The ownership of student works submitted in fulfillment of classroom requirements shall remain
with the student(s): By enrolling in classes offered by Metropolitan Community College, the student gives the College license to mark on, modify, and retain the work as may be required by the
process of instruction, as described in the course syllabus. The institution shall not have the right to
use the work in any other manner without the written consent of the student(s).
Instructor Policy:
Nothing in this section shall be construed as superseding the College and program area policies and
procedures described and referenced in the Academic Honesty Statement. (CT)
3. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAM
Metropolitan Community College is committed to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. You may be asked to help us to accomplish this objective. For example, you may be asked to
respond to surveys or questionnaires. In other cases, tests or assignments you are required to do for
this course may be shared with faculty and used for assessment purposes. This will be done in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
4. TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
By using the information technology systems at MCC(including the computer systems and phones)
you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community
College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It
is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be found at the following website: http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/x15_Technology_Resources_Use.htm
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
1. SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
WEEK--Days
1—8/31/2009
9/2
DESCRIPTION
ASSIGNMENT
Introduction to the course
Review of functions, arrays, strings.
Review Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9
Program 1 – Assigned
2--9/9
9/14
Records (Structs) – Group related values that
are of different types
Read Chapter 10
Program 1 – Due
Program 2 – Assigned
3--9/16
9/21
Classes and Data Abstraction: Group data and
functions, compare structs with classes, implement abstract data types
Read Chapter 11
Program 2 – Due
Program 3 – Assigned
4--9/23
9/28
Inheritance and Composition – Create new classes from existing classes
Read Chapter 12
Program 3 – Due
Program 4 – Assigned
5--9/30
10/5
Midterm Exam (Chapters 10-12)
Program 4 – Due
Pointers, Classes, Lists, and Virtual Functions –
Declare and manipulate pointers, create dynamic arrays and virtual functions
Read Chapter 13
7--10/14
10/19
Overloading – Overload operators, create
friend functions
Read Chapter 14 Pp 795-858 (3rd
ed., 817–880)
Program 5 – Due
Program 6 – Assigned
8--10/21
10/26
Templates: Create function and class templates
Read Chapter 14, Pp 859-884 (3rd
ed., 881–906)
Program 6 – Due
Program 7 – Assigned
9--10/28
11/2
File input and output. Files as objects, sizeof operator
Read Appendix E
Program 8 – Assigned
10—11/4
11/9
Exception Handling and C++ pitfalls
Read Chapter 15
Program 7 & 8 – Due
Program 9 – Assigned
6--10/7
10/12
11—11/11
11/16
Final Exam (Comprehensive)
Program 5 – Assigned
Program 9 – Due
The schedule of assignments is subject to change by the instructor. In the event the College closes
classes for any reason, the dates of the scheduled activities will be followed as outlined above.
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2. IMPORTANT DATES Note: You may want to include a link Metro’s Academic Calendar
at http://www.mccneb.edu/academics/calendar.asp?Theme=2 )
Student Services Important Dates
2009 – 2010 FALL
August 29 – November 16, 2009
Fall Tuition Payment Deadline .................................................................................... August 3 (M)
Winter Priority Registration begins ..................................................................... September 23 (W)
Winter General Registration begins ........................................................................... October 7 (W)
Labor Day Recess (College Closed) ............................................................ September 5-7 (SA-M)
Fall Quarter Begins ................................................................................................. August 29 (SA)
First Day for Faculty to Initiate Instructor Withdrawal ....................................... First class session
Summer Term “I” Grades Due .......................................................................... November 10th(T)
Last Day of Fall Classes ..................................................................................... November 16 (M)
Grades Due and Posted to WebAdvisor by 5 p.m. ............................................... November 18(W)
Graduation Application Deadline Fall Quarter ........................................................ November 1(S)
The Last Day to Drop for a “W” grade is also the last day for students to change from Credit to Audit
or Audit to Credit with instructor approval. Students must drop by this date to avoid being assigned a
grade of “F”. NOTE: “Last day to drop” refers to grades only.
To view the Last Day to Drop specific to your course section, go to the online class schedule at
http://www.mccneb.edu/schedule/classschedule.asp and click on the Important Dates next to the
course.
The Refund drop dates for each course section are automatically calculated based on the start and end
dates and the number of sessions for the course. NOTE: Refer to refund policy below to determine the
last day to receive a refund for your course.
REFUND POLICY
Eligibility for a refund is automatically calculated by the date of the withdrawal. The amount of refund is based on the number of class meetings held prior to the withdrawal compared to the total
number of scheduled sessions for the course.
For refund or account questions call: (402) 457-2405 or 1-800-228-9553, extension 2405.
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