Spring 2000, CSC 133 00 2, MWF 11:00-11:50 AM, Curtis 208

Norm Lippincott, Curtis 105, 610-606-4666 ext. 6197

Mon. 10-11; Tues. 3-6; Wed. 10-11, 1-3; Fri. 10-11.

Hanly, J. & Koffman, E.; Problem Solving & Program Design in C, 3ed., Addison Wesley, 1999.

This course develops algorithmic design and problem solving using structured programming techniques and the C programming language. Programming emphasis will be on block structures and stepwise refinement of algorithms. Language syntax, data types, and control structures are presented. Data structures considered include one- and two-dimensional arrays. Search and sort algorithms are developed. Modular coding, parameter passage, correct use of local and global variables, and debugging techniques are stressed.

The grade for the course will consist of five components weighted as follows:

Lab Assignments (6) 50%

Tests (3) 30%

Final Exam 15%

Class Participation 5%

Lab assignments will involve the C programming language. Microsoft Visual C++ is available on-campus for programming assignments. Any other ANSII standard C compiler may be used as well. A good free compiler is available at http://www.delorie.com/djgpp.

The tests and final exam will be written and may include problems, short answer questions, and essays. The final exam is comprehensive.

A final grade percentage will be computed according to the weights above and rounded to the nearest full percent. Final grades will be awarded as follows:

93-100 A 77-79 C+

90-92 A- 73-76 C

87-89 B+ 70-72 C-

83-86 B 67-69 D+

80-82 B- 60-66 D

0-59 F

Date Topic / Reading List

1/19 Course Introduction.

1/21, 1/24 Ch. 1 – Overview of Computers and Programming

1/26, 1/28, 1/31, 2/2, 2/4 Ch. 2 – Overview of C

2/9 Test 1 – Chapters 1, 2

2/7, 2/11, 2/14, 2/16, 2/18 Ch. 3 – Top-Down Design with Functions

2/21, 2/23, 2/25, 2/28, 3/1 Ch. 4 – Selection Structures

3/3 Test 2 – Chapters 3, 4

3/13, 3/15, 3/17, 3/20,

3/22, 3/24 Ch. 5 – Repetition and Loop Structures

3/27, 3/29, 3/31, 4/3, 4/5 Ch. 6 – Modular Programming

4/7 Test 3 – Chapters 5, 6

4/10, 4/12, 4/14, 4/17,

4/19, 4/25, 4/26 Ch. 8 – Arrays

4/28, 5/1, 5/3 Ch. 7 – Simple Data Types

TBA Final Exam

This schedule is to be used as a guideline for the reading required for the class. You should read the class material in advance of coming to class. This course schedule is subject to change.

Assigned on Due on

Lab #1 2/2 2/11

Lab #2 2/16 2/25

Lab #3 3/1 3/17

Lab #4 3/20 3/29

Lab #5 4/3 4/12

Lab #6 4/19 5/3

Attendance will be taken for each class, however record of attendance does not directly affect the student’s grade. The student is responsible for all material covered in class. If a student has excessive absence and is not showing responsibility for the course material, an academic performance notice will be issued to the Advising Center. If a student will be absent on the day of a test, arrangements for a makeup must be made in advance of the test. Failure to do so will result in a grade of zero for the test.

Assignments and projects are due at the beginning of class on the day they are due. By turning in assignments on time your work will be graded and returned in a timely manner (usually by the next class meeting), and with comments as appropriate.

Work turned in late will be subject to any or all of the following:

1. A 1 point penalty (on a scale of 10) will be assessed; 2 points if work is a week late or more.
2. The assignment may be graded without comment.
3. The assignment will be graded and returned at the instructor’s convenience, possibly as late as the end of the semester

The Cedar Crest College Student Handbook, Honor Philosophy (pp. 10-12) part III, Community Standards for Academic Conduct, includes the following:

"As a student at Cedar Crest College, each student shall:

• Only submit work which is his/her own.
• Adhere to the rules of acknowledging outside sources, as defined by the instructor, never plagiarizing or misrepresenting intellectual property.
• Neither seek nor receive aid from another student, converse with one another when inappropriate, nor use materials not authorized by the instructor."

Unless specifically designated by the instructor, assignments for this course are individual assignments, not group projects. It is reasonable and appropriate for students to discuss an assignment outside of class, particularly for programming projects. However, the actual assignment work, whether programming or written, is to be one’s own. It is not appropriate to collaborate on programming assignments, nor is it appropriate to copy another student’s program, alter the program’s appearance (e.g. changing formatting, variable names, output text), and present it as your own individual work. Evidence of such behavior will be considered a violation of the Honor Philosophy and will result in a grade of zero for the assignment. A second offense will result in a grade of "F" for the course.

Appropriate classroom behavior is implicit in the Cedar Crest Honor Code. Such behavior is defined and guided by complete protection for the rights of all students and faculty to a courteous, respectful classroom environment. That environment is free from distractions such as late arrivals, early departures, inappropriate conversations and any other behaviors that might disrupt instruction and/or compromise students’ access to their Cedar Crest College education.