Instructor Information

Class Schedule

Lecture

Recitation

Course Requirements:

Prerequisite Course

• C- or better in COP 3014, or an equivalent introductory programming course

Course Website:

• http://www.cs.fsu.edu/~xyuan/cop3330

Textbooks:

• Absolute C++, 5th ed., Walter Savitch., Addison-Wesley

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the course, the student will:
• Explain the Object Oriented Programming concept and be able to discuss the differences between procedural and object oriented languages.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and use classes within the C++ programming language
• Demonstrate the ability to create, compile, and execute programs in multiple compiler environments (typically Microsoft Visual C++ and the GNU g++ compiler in unix) using the Object-Oriented design model.
• Be able to build C++ classes using appropriate encapsulation and design principles
• Demonstrate the use of arrays and pointers in the solution of programming problems using C++
• Be able to program using important C++ techniques, such as composition of objects, operator overloads, dynamic memory allocation, inheritance and polymorphism, file I/O, exception handling, templates, bitwise operations, preprocessor directives, and basic data structures.
• Be able to apply Object Oriented Programming techniques to solve computing problems.

Grading Policy:

In addition to the scale listed above, in order to earn a C- or better in the course, a student is required to achieve a test average of C- or better. If the test average is below this level, the highest possible course grade is a D+. The test average can be computed with the following formula:

  TestAvg = ((midterm * 25) + (final * 35)) / 60

Tentative Letter Grade Scale:

Recitation / Quizzes

• Excused absences include documented illness, deaths in the family and other documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official University activities. These absences will be accommodated in a way that does not arbitrarily penalize students who have a valid excuse. Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children experience serious illness.

Programming Assignments

• There will be about 10 (tentative) programming projects. Some will focus on problem solving aspect of programming, others will focus on object oriented aspect of programming. The project size can vary significantly: some can be done in one sitting, others may require multiple days of work. Among the 10 projects, only the highest 8 projects will be counted in the project grade (the two projects with the lowest grades will be dropped).
• Turn in all assignments on time! Late assignments will be accepted one day after the due date, with a deduction of 10% of the grade. Assignments more than a day late will not be accepted.
• Programs that do not compile show a lack of debugging and testing, which is the largest part of programming. A program with any compiling error will receive a 0 grade for the project.

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Miscellaneous Policies:

1. A student will be allowed to make up a missed test if he or she has a notice of illness from the Student Heath Center or family physician. Any other excuses that are not medical or emergency related will be at the discretion of the instructor, and must be approved in advance.
2. Students in the class should have a computer account from the Computer Science Department (sign up for one if you don't already have one), and this can and should be used to store project files and access one of the compilers used in the course.
3. Please turn OFF all cellular phones, beepers, etc. in the classroom.

Academic Honor Policy:

In addition to this information, please be aware of the following:

• Students are expected to do their own work on any classwork or test submitted for a grade (unless designated as a group assignment).
  • It is NOT appropriate to work on assignments with other students or to give or receive solutions to or from anyone before an assignment is due and handed in (by all parties).
  • Discussing solutions and techniques on assignments with other students after the assignment has been graded and handed back is okay, and encouraged.
  • When you turn in work with your name on it, you are representing that work as your own. If your submission matches that of another student, this is considered a violation of the Academic Honor Code.
• If a group project is given, then names of all group members would appear on the single program submission. This is appropriate
• Examples found in the course textbook may be used in programs, as long as the source is cited. This is appropriate, as some hand-in assignments may be based on program examples found in the book or contain other code that is provided to you in the assignment specification
• A first violation of the honor code will result in a penalty of a 0 grade on the assignment or test involved, along with one letter grade reduction in the course (e.g. C->D).
• Any second violation of the honor code will result in an automatic F in the course, and proceedings before the Honor Court.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should:
(1) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center; and
(2) bring a letter to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type. This should be done during the first week of class.

This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request.

For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the:

Student Disability Resource Center
874 Traditions Way
108 Student Services Building
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167
(850) 644-9566 (voice)
(850) 644-8504 (TDD)
sdrc@admin.fsu.edu
http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/

Students approved to take exams at the SDRC office are expected to take exams at the regularly scheduled time.  Any exception to this will only be granted with a valid documented reason and must be approved by the instructor a week before the exam.

Syllabus Changes

Except for changes that substantially affect implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advance notice.