ITSK 2313

An intermediate class in object oriented programming using C++. Students will understand the nature of object oriented programming via objects, classes and methods. Students will learn the tools and techniques of programming in and for a graphical user interface. Discussion includes the windows API and dynamic link libraries, error trapping and error handling, and a variety of data structures and file access methods. Also covered: stream I/O, virtual functions, operator overloading, and templates.

Prerequisites

Meeting Times

Required Textbooks

Getting Started with Microsoft Visual C++ 6 with an Introduction to MFC. Deitel et al.

Assessment

You will have numerous opportunities to practice and demonstrate mastery of the materials covered in this course. It is up to you to keep current on all readings and assignments (including in-class announcements). If you fall behind, you will most assuredly fail this course!

Letter Grade	Average
A	>= 90%
B	80% - 90%
C	70% - 80%
D	60% - 70%
F	< 60%

Assignment	Portion of Grade
Final	30%
Tests (2)	30% (15% each)
Programs	40%

Random, in-class pop quizzes may be given if it appears that you are not keeping up with the material and aren’t doing your part. These will be counted in borderline cases (akin to extra credit).

Programs that don’t compile cleanly (no warnings or errors) or halt/crash will receive no credit; the programming assignments will be graded on a progressive scale, so it’s almost always possible to get most credit if you follow good programming practices, building your solution piecewise with verification testing.

Please be advised that no credit will be given for late assignments. If you have a problem that arises during the course of the semester, please contact me as soon as possible.

Words of Wisdom (TAKE THIS PART SERIOUSLY!)

I expect your active participation in class. Class attendance is expected because it’s much easier to learn if you’re coming to class and asking questions in lecture about things that confuse you. Remember – if you knew all of this, you’d be teaching and I’d be hiking in the mountains!

Start assignments early. This way, you can ask questions and clarify things that are confusing. Often, I’ll make assignments intentionally “open” so that you can come up with creative solutions, but this also means it’s often easy to misread what I’m looking for in the correct solution. Better to ask and learn than to get a low grade!

Your grade in this course is determined completely on performance, not on effort.

I know this syllabus seems harsh and mean, but I’m really a nice guy, and we’ll have fun learning C++ this semester. I just have to say all this stuff so you don’t slack off! J

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ITSK 2313 - Intermediate Programming, C/C++

Course Description