PROG 1204 - Programming Foundations I

Description
This is an introductory programming course for students majoring in computer science or computer engineering. Software development process: problem specification, program design, implementation, testing and documentation. Programming topics: data representation, conditional and iterative statements, functions, arrays, strings, file I/O, and classes using C++. This course transfers to the University of Arkansas as CSCE 2004. Outside lab time will be required.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of PROG 1003 with a grade greater than or equal to C (recommended), or completion of or in the process of completing CISQ 1103 and MATH 0103 or a higher-level mathematics course (excluding MATH 1313) with a grade greater than or equal to C.

4 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
60 lecture hours

4 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
The student will:

Demonstrate an understanding of the syntax, semantics, and use of fundamental programming features of C++ (variables, input/output, loops, conditionals, and functions).
Create programs that use fundamental techniques for storing and manipulating data (arrays, strings, files, searching, sorting).
Demonstrate an understanding of the syntax, semantics, and use of object-oriented features of C++ (abstract data types, constructors, methods, operator overloading).
Create programs using an incremental software development process (specification, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Topics list

Structure of C++ Language
Arrays - Single and Multi-dimensional
Sequential Files
Object-Oriented Programming and Design

Learning activities

Assignments and Projects
This course requires some in class, hands-on work and also additional hands-on work in a virtual or on-campus computer lab.

Assessments
Homework, Quizzes, and Exams

Grading guidelines

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%