Programming Techniques and Logic Design II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

COSC-2430-001 Programming Techniques and Logic Design II

Prerequisites

COSC 1415

Course Description

A continuation of COSC 1415 with heavy emphasis on problem solving techniques. Topics may include file access methods, abstract data structures, statistically and dynamically allocated memory, sequential and direct access file structures, object-oriented programming and design and software engineering principles and other topics not normally covered in an introductory computer programming course.

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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  Student Performance

  STUDENT PERFORMANCE LEARNING OUTCOMES:  (minimum competencies)

  After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to demonstrate understanding of the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.

   Review the material from COSC 1415 - Techniques and Logic I -  including program design process, syntax, logic errors, compile process, data types, Strings, logic structures, boolean, AND, OR, looping structures
  

  • Demonstrate an understanding of modular programming design in the form of methods including method overloading
    
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the 3-tiered architecture of presentation, problem domain, and data access and the benefits of the 3-tiered approach to software development and maintenance
    
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the UML - in particular, the class diagram and its use in object-oriented design and development
    
  • Design several abstract data types and class types in such a way that each type has a set of operations and a set of values (what) that can be used independently of knowledge of implementation (how)
    
  • Demonstrate an understanding of accessors and mutators, constructors, and encapsulation
    
  • Implement various designs of an abstract data type or class type
    
  • Develop GUI applications
    
  • Demonstrate an understanding of event handling
    
  • Demonstrate an understanding of array processing
    
  • Demonstrate an understanding of class relationships and how those relationships are implemented through Aggregation
    
  • Demonstrate an understanding of inheritance, polymorphism, method overloading and method overriding
    
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of Exception handling
    
  • Demonstrate fluency in the Visual Basic.NET programming language
    

   

  Prerequisite:  COSC 1415

  Continuation of COSC 1415 with heavy emphasis on problem solving techniques.  Topics may include file access methods, abstract data structures, static and dynamic allocated memory, sequential and direct access file structures, object-oriented programming and design and software engineering principles and other topics not normally covered in an introductory computer programming course.
  

   

  Students Rights and Responsibilities

  Student Rights and Responsibilities

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  Expected Student Behavior

  Attendance will be taken for each class period.  The CIS Departmental Attendance policy is as follows:

  1.     Classes meet for 150 minutes per week in a regular semester.  After 150 minutes of absences for any reason, one point will be deducted from the semester average for each additional 50minute absence.  There are no excused absences.  Two tardies equal one absence.  If you leave class while class is being conducted, it will count as a tardy.  If you are more than 10 minutes late, it will be counted as an absence.  (Day and evening classes)

  2.     If you miss a lecture or lab period, it is your responsibility to determine what you have missed and take appropriate measures.  DO NOT assume that the instructor will have materials handed out in your absence with him/her at the next class meeting.  It is your responsibility to check with the instructor after class to correct an “absence” to a “late” if you enter the class after role has been taken and you were less than 10 minutes late.  It is also your responsibility to drop the course if you cannot meet course expectations.

  3.     All exams musts be taken in the classroom under the supervision of the instructor.  The instructor will set the time for the exam.  Make-up exams will be taken in the presence of the instructor or in the testing lab.  An exam may be taken only one time.

  4.     Students are expected to maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work.  Students who are guilty of cheating, plagiarism, copying, or dishonesty may be excluded from class with a grade of F; or, in flagrant cases, may be suspended from the College.  The faculty of the CIS Department reserves the right to ask a student to verify any portion of a test by reproducing any specific section or the entire test in question.

  5.     Any action that compromises the computer systems at Amarillo College, including but not limited to hacking or cracking can result in a grade of “F” in this course and possible further disciplinary action.

  6.     Cell phones MUST be turned off or set so ringing cannot be heard for the duration of the entire class.  If a cell phone can be heard in class during class time, points may be deducted from the final course grade.  Emergency calls may be left with campus security, who will then contact the designated student.

   

  Computer Lab Printing Policy

  Access to Business Division printing resources are a privilege granted to faculty, staff, and students of the Amarillo College Business Division. The Department reserves the right to limit, restrict, or extend these privileges.
  
  The following regulations apply to all printers in the Business Division.

  1. Printing is restricted to students who are currently enrolled in Amarillo College Business Division classes.
  2. Students may only print course work related to Business Division classes.
  3. Printers should be used in a responsible, non-abusive manner.
  4. Excessive printing is not allowed. Printing of online books and manuals is restricted. PowerPoint presentations should be printed in “handout” layout with six slides per page.
  5. Students should not change any printer configuration; any malfunctioning equipment should be reported to a lab assistant or supervisor.
  6. For security, maintenance, and enforcement of this policy, students should expect NO PRIVACY concerning any printed materials.

  Failure to comply with this policy will result in a preliminary warning. Subsequent infractions will result in loss of lab privileges and campus disciplinary action.

  Grading Criteria

  GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:

  Final grades will be assigned as indicated below.

                   Grade         Quality                                    Requirement

                    A               Superior                      Minimum of 90% average on exams and quizzes plus all homework turned in with a 90% average on that graded.

                    B                Good                           Between 80% and 89.49% average on exams and quizzes plus all homework turned in with a minimum 
  average of 80% on that graded.

                    C                Adequate                     Between 70% and 79.49% average on all work.

                    D               Minimum                    Between 60% and 69.49% average on all work.

                                                                                                           F                Failing                        Below 60% average on all work.

   

  EVALUATION:

        Student grade will be based on the following:

            Programming and Homework assignments                 40%

            Three Major Exams                                                      30%

            Quizzes                                                                        10%    

           Final Exam or Project                                                    20%

        TOTAL                                                                           100%

  Attendance

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  Calendar

  Tentative ScheduleOutline

  Week	Topics	Chapter	Chapter Readings	Exams
  1	Introduction to Class  Introduction to Visual Studio Control structures Problem-solving processes	I Am Not a Control Freak! First You Need to Plan the Party	Chapter 1 Chapter 2
  2	Introduction to Visual Basic 2010 Designing interfaces	I Need a Tour Guide Do it Yourself Designing	Chapter 3 Chapter 4
  3	Assignment statements Variables and constants	The Secret Code Where Can I Store This?	Chapter 5 Chapter 6
  4	Syntax and logic errors Selection structures	What’s Wrong with It? Decisions, Decision, Decisions	Chapter 7 Chapter 8
  5	Nested selection structures Multiple-alternative selection structures	Time to Leave the Nest So Many Paths…So Little Time	Chapter 9 Chapter 10	EXAM 1
  6	Selecting test data Pretest loops	Testing, Testing…1, 2, 3 How Long Can This Go On?	Chapter 11 Chapter 12
  7	Posttest loops Counter-controlled loops	Do It, Then Ask Permission Let Me Count the Ways	Chapter 13 Chapter 14
  8	More loop	More labs		Midterm Exam (2)
  9	Nested loops Sub procedures	I'm On the Inside; You’re On The Outside I Hear You Are Breaking Up	Chapter 15 Chapter 16
  10	Function procedures Arrays	Talk To Me A Ray of Sunshine	Chapter 17 Chapter 18
  11	Parallel and dynamic arrays Two-dimensional arrays	Parallel and Dynamic Universes Table Tennis, Anyone?	Chapter 19 Chapter 20	Exam 3
  12	Structures Sequential access files	Building Your Own Structure I'm Saving For the Future	Chapter 21 Chapter 22
  13	String manipulation Access databases	The String Section I'm Suffering From Information Overload	Chapter 23 Chapter 24
  14	Query a database Creating a class	The Missing “LINQ” I Love This Class	Chapter 25 Chapter 26
  15	Creating Web applications	Getting “Web-ified”	Chapter 27
  16		Final exam	Comprehensive	Final

  Additional Information

  DATES TO REMEMBER:

  AUG     22   Classes Begin

  SEP         5   Labor Day Holiday (college closed)

                  7   Census Day (16-Week Classes)

  OCT      17   Fall II Classes Begin

  NOV       7   Spring Registration Begins

                16   Last Day to Withdraw (16-Week Classes)

           24-27   Thanksgiving Holiday (college closed)

  DEC     5-9   Final Exams

                  9   Grades Due (noon)

                10   Commencement

  17 – JAN 2   Christmas Break (limited services)

  Revised August 11, 2011

  Syllabus Created on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM

  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM