Welcome to the Computer and Engineering Technologies Division

WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF COMPUTER AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES

Course: CSC 134- 16 weeks

Title: C++ Programming

Lead Instructor: Molin, Al

Office: 3rd Floor PLM 351D

Phone: (919) 866-5362

Office Hours:

Textbook

Title:C++ How to Program, 5th Edition

Author:Deitel et al.

ISBN: 0-13-158002-7

Publisher:Prentice Hall

Software: MS Visual Studio .NET or Bloodshed DEV-C++

Other required equipment:

Credit hours: 3

Pre-requisites: MAT-070 RED-090

Co-requisites: CIS-115 CSC-133

Description: This course introduces computer programming using the C++ programming language with object-oriented programming principles. Emphasis is placed on event-driven programming methods, including creating and manipulating objects, classes, and using object-oriented tools such as the class debugger. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test and debug at a beginning level. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).

Course Goals:

Provide basic knowledge of the C++ programming language including terms, data types, functions (with parameters and return types), control mechanisms, "pointers”, operator and function overloading, references, and introduction to the concept of a class, interfaces, constructors, destructors, member function, inheritance and polymorphism. Upon completion, students should be able to design, code, test, and debug C++ language programs.
Provides hand-on experiences in developing object oriented applications.

Course Objectives:

To demonstrate an understanding of the C++ compiler including watch windows, tracing, input/output windows, editing, and other compiler tools as well as understanding it's role in translating source code into executable code.
To demonstrate an understanding of the C++ programming language by programming projects.
To gain a working knowledge of the C++ control mechanisms, (while, for if/else etc..) assignment statements and variable types.
To gain a working knowledge of a function, passing parameters and return values.
To gain a working knowledge of a C++ program (program flow).
To gain a working knowledge of iteration statements in a C++ program.
To gain an understanding of the concept of a class and member functions.
To gain an understanding of the concept of a reference.
To gain an understanding of the concept of a "pointer".
To introduce the student to the concept of "overloading".
To introduce the student to the concept of "inheritance".
To introduce the student to the concept of “Polymorphism”.

The Core Values of Wake Technical Community College
Respect	Instructor and students will foster an environment that is respectful of all.
Responsibility	Instructor and students will foster an environment that promotes taking responsibility for one's actions and obligations.
Critical Thinking	Instructor and students will strive to improve the critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Communication	Instructor and students will strive to ensure that both written and oral communications are clearly understood.
Collaboration	Instructor and students will strive to develop collaborative skills.

Grading Is As Follows:
Midterm Exam	20	Topics in Chapters 1-8. Online Sections are required to take the Midterm Exam on the main campus.
Final Exam	20	Topics in Chapters 9-13. Online Sections are required to take the Final Exam on the main campus.
Quizzes	10	10 Quizzes (during lab class)
Labs / Projects	50	6 Labs + 1 extra credit Lab
Attendance	0	Students will follow the official Wake Tech Attendance Policy

Classroom Policies:

Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake Technical Community College Student Handbook.
Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of computers for general web surfing, email, chat rooms, etc. is not allowed. Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of computer privileges.
The college forbids the use of audible electronic equipment (cell phones, pagers, etc.) during instructional time.
If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will not provide notes for missed classes.

Week	Coursework	Textbook/Assignments
Tentative Schedule Note This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor-- This offered as only a study guide. The pace of each class differsaccording to the instructional needs of the students in the class.Always consult with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may beassigned in lieu of a Final Exam.
1	Topics: Chapters 1 and 2	Chapters 1 and 2
2	Topics: Chapter 3 (Classes and Objects continued)	Chapter 3
3	Topics: Chapter 4 – Control Statements	Chapter 4
4	Topics: Chapter 5 – Control Statements	Chapter 5
5	Topics: Chapter 6 – Functions and an Introduction to Recursion	Chapter 6
6	Topics: Chapter 7 – Arrays and Vectors	Chapter 7
7	Topics: Chapter 8 – Pointers and Pointer-Based String	Chapter 8
8	Topics: Chapter 8 – Pointers and Pointer-Based String	Chapter 8 (continued) and Midterm Exam Review (Exam covers Chap 1-8)
9	Midterm Exam	Exam Covers Chapters 1-8
10	Topics: Chapter 9 - A deeper look at Classes	Chapter 9
11	Topics: Chapter 10 A deeper look at Classes	Chapter 10
12	Topics: Chapter 11 – Operator Overloading	Chapter 11
13	Topics: Chapter 12 - Inheritance	Chapter 12
14	Topics: Chapter 13 - Polymorphism	Chapter 13
15	Topics: chapter 13 (continued)/ Review for Final Exam	Chapter 13 (continued) and Final Exam Review (Exam covers Chap 9-13)
16	Final Exam	(Final Exam covers Chap 9-13)

Disability Support Services is available for students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning disability. To determine eligibility, contact the office at 108-S Holding Hall or call
662-3405 (TDD 779-0668)