Programming Techniques and Logic Design II Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Dewayne Higgs (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>8063715217 (NOTE: email is preferred during this time going into the foreseeable future)</p>Office Location
R. E. Byrd Business Building 336Office Hours
3:00pm - 5:30pm TH (Offered online via BlackBoard Collaborate only)
Course Information
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Course
COSC-2430-001 Programming Techniques and Logic Design II
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: 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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Department Expectations
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Hours
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 2 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ Textbook required: C# Programming; From Problem Analysis to Program Design; 4th ed; Barbara Doyle
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Access to PC (A Windows-based computer, specifically)
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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 C# programming language
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to read, add, and modify records in a database
Prerequisite: COSC 1415Continuation 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
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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.
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\\\ 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.
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\ The following regulations apply to all printers in the Business Division.- \
- \ Printing is restricted to students who are currently enrolled in Amarillo College Business Division classes. \
- \ Students may only print course work related to Business Division classes. \
- \ Printers should be used in a responsible, non-abusive manner. \
- \ 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. \
- \ Students should not change any printer configuration; any malfunctioning equipment should be reported to a lab assistant or supervisor. \
- \ 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
The final average consists of the following categories:
- Exams at 40% of the overall final average,
- The Comprehensive Final Exam at 20% of the overall final average, and
- Assignments at 40% of the overall final average
As this is a programming course, the exams will mostly involve ... writing programs! The same applies to the assignments.
Makeup exams will not be given unless arrangements have been made before the test.
The course letter grade is assigned, after rounding, using the following scale:
- A: 89.5 to 100
- B: 79.5 to less than 89.5
- C: 69.5 to less than 79.5
- D: 59.5 to less than 69.5
- F: Less than 59.5
Many times the solution to homework will be discussed on the day the homework is due. Therefore, no late work is permitted. Additionally, the assignment with the lowest grade will be dropped.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend every class.
Roll will be taken at the beginning of class.
Makeup exams will not be given unless arrangements have been made before the test.
If you stop attending class and your average drops below a 60 and you do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an F for the course.
This course requires work outside of class.
The computer labs, located 2nd floor BYRD, are open according to the lab hour schedule found at http://cis.actx.edu/
The computer labs have lab assistants available to help you. Additionally, some classes have course work to be completed online -- consult with your instructor.
Calendar
Week 1, Chapters 1 - 7 Review
Week 2, Chapters 1 - 7 Review cont.
Week 3, Chapter 8
Week 4, Exam 1
Week 5, Chapter 9
Week 6, Chapter 10
Week 7, Chapter 11
Week 8, Chapter 11 cont.
Week 9, Exam 2
Week 10, Chapter 12
Week 11, Chapter 13
Week 12, Chapter 14
Week 13, Chapter 14 cont.
Week 14, Exam 3
Week 15, Review and Final Take-Home Component
Week 16, Final ExamAdditional Information
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM