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CSC 140 |
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CSC 140 |
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CSC 256 |
Office as needed |
CSC 256 |
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Office as needed |
CSC 256 |
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CSC 256 |
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CSC 220 (from 7:30) |
CSC 273 |
CSC 220 (from 7:30) |
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CSC 220 |
CSC 273 (to 8:45) |
CSC 220 |
CSC 273 (to 8:45) |
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CSC 220 (to 9:20) |
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Class and Lab Schedule
Section 001: Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 PM to 9:20 PM,
Room M 223
Prerequisites
CSC 125 with a grade of C or higher.
Purpose
This course is the third course of the core sequence in Parkland's Computer Science transfer
program. It covers complex data structures and algorithms, including queues, stacks, linked lists,
trees, memory management, searching, sorting, hashing, and graphs with an emphasis on algorithm
analysis.
Structure
Integrated lecture and lab, with graded projects, skills
tests and
supplemental readings. The lectures and readings will cover theory. The lab
exercises will practice various programming techniques. The projects will
require complete C++ solutions to assigned problems using good Object Oriented
Design. The skills tests
will assure mastery of specific knowledge and skills covered in the lectures and
labs.
Texts
Data Structures in C++ using the Standard Template
Library, by Timothy Budd, Addison Wesley, 1998.
Disks
Obtain a number of 3.5" diskettes to use exclusively
with this class. Do not store files for this class on a disk that has files for
another class or personal files. Two disks should be for in-class use
exclusively, one for your current work and one for back up. You should have your
in-class disks with you for every class. The other disks are for the graded
projects, at least one for development, and one for backup. You always
must have back ups of all your work. Be sure to fully label all your disks
with your name and contact information so the disks can be returned to you
easily if lost.
Programming Language
Work in this course will be done in standard ANSI C++, as specified by the
instructor. The Instructor reserves the right to specify a specific brand
of compiler for grading purposes.
Course Content
Each lecture class period will have a guide published
on this web site. Each day's guide will have the topic for the day, the readings from the book, and a description of
any in-class exercises.
In-class exercises
In-class exercises are integrated with the lecture. You
are encouraged to work together and help each other during the in-class
exercise.
Because most in-class work will be collaborative, it will not be graded.
Skills Tests
There will be up to three Skills Tests during
the semester based on the lecture content, and on any in-class exercises. They will
be short and graded immediately by the instructor. They will always be
announced at least one week in advance. A make-up for a missed Skills Test will
only be given for a very good reason, and only if you call and leave a message
on my Phone Mail, 353-2250, before the beginning of the test.
Projects
Four or five graded programming projects will be assigned throughout
the course. Each graded project will be considered due at the date and
time scheduled on the Project Description posted on this website. The grade will be given to each project after an
individual grading session with the student and the instructor reviewing the
student's project. The student will then be able to improve the project by up to
one grade any time until the next project's Interactive Grading. The last
project will be upgraded only if it is graded before the date of the
final. The scheduled final is the absolute last deadline for all graded
material.
If you know that you will need to miss a project's
Interactive Grading, you may have it graded before the scheduled date. If you
miss a project's Interactive Grading without prior arrangements, you must
contact the instructor and make arrangements to have your project graded as soon
as possible.
The instructor reserves the right to switch to the standard
submission, grading, and return of graded projects if the number of
students in the class makes Interactive Grading unwieldy.
The projects must be designed and coded individually --
there will be no projects done fully in groups, although the last project will start
with a group design and then be finished individually. Students may get as much
appropriate help for their projects as they need, but they must do their own
work (see Plagiarism Policies).
Always have complete backups of all your work and retain
them until after the end of the semester. Retaining backups of all your work
is a course requirement for all graded work, and your grade may be adversely
affected if you do not have a backup if needed. Also, you must retain all
grade sheets handed back to you until the end of the course, in case there
is any question about your recorded grades.
Class Attendance
Programming is a skill that you can only learn well by doing, and class is the best place to
program because of the ready availability of help. We will discuss many practical techniques in
class that are not covered in the book. Also, you are responsible for everything said or handed out
in a class or lab, whether you attend that particular class or lab or not. Good participation and
effort in the in-class exercises are necessary to get credit for attending a class.
Attendance in class and full participation and effort in the
class is required. If you do not
attend and fully participate in at least 3/4 of the classes and exercises your final course grade may be
reduced by a single letter grade. If you do not attend and fully participate in at least 2/3 of the
classes and exercises your final course grade may be reduced by two letter grades. Students that miss
more than ½ of the classes and labs will receive a course grade of 'F'.
Final
Parkland College requires a final be given for all courses
that receive college credit. The final for CSC 220 will be a Skill Test, similar
to the previous Skill Tests. It will be given during the published final exam
time. Attendance at this time period is a course requirement
and the final must be taken at the scheduled time. Please plan accordingly and
do not schedule any conflicts.
Grading
This course is graded using an achievement grading system.
You receive points for completing each task or part of a task. Your final grade
is determined by how many points you earn. Points will be awarded for completion
of a specific task or sub-task, which will be clearly described to you before
you start work. You will always have a least one week prior notice of the
due date for all graded material. There will be no "pop" tests
or surprises. All grading is done interactively with the instructor, with the
instructor giving you immediate feedback. Nothing is handed in and graded later.
While you are working, the instructor will be glad to evaluate your progress and
tell you whether your work is acceptable, or what you need to do to earn the
points for that assignment.
Grading Scale
| Course Grade |
Points Earned |
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| A |
90% to 100% of the total
possible points. |
| B |
80% to 89% of the total
possible points. |
| C |
70% to 79% of the total
possible points. |
| D |
60% to 69% of the total
possible points. |
| F |
59% or less of the total possible
points. |
Withdrawal
Procedure
