Course Syllabus

CGS 3460 PROGRAMMING USING C

Section 8336, Summer 2007

 

 

1. Catalog Description (3 credits)

      Problems related to a variety of disciplines are solved. An introduction to the basic

      concepts of software and hardware is provided.

 

2. Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

      Pre-requisites: MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry, or equivalent

 

3. Course Objectives:

      At the end of the semester, students are expected to be able to

·        Read: Understand programs written in C language

·        Write: Design and implement programs using C language

·        Compile: Use compiler to convert C code into executable file under UNIX

·        Execute: Run corresponding code to get results

·        Debug: Identify and fix syntax and semantic errors in C code.

 

4. Instructor: Nicholas Fisher

      Office: CSE 502

      Telephone: 392-8968

      Email: nfisher@cise.ufl.edu 

      Office hours: TBD

 

5. Teaching Assistant: Ritwik Kumar

      Office: CSE 309

      Email: rkkumar@cise.ufl.edu

      Office hours: TBD

 

6. Meeting Times

      MWF 4th Period (12:30 – 1:45) in CSE 220

 

8. Textbooks

      Required: Programming in C (3rd Edition) by Stephen Kochan. ISBN: 0672326663.

      Recommended: C: A Reference Manual (5th Edition) ISBN: 013089592X

 

9. Course Outline

There might be a slight shift in topics depending on the backgrounds or interests

of the students

·        Introductions

·        C program structure

·        Basic data types and variables declaration

·        Arithmetic expressions and operators

·        Control statements.

·        Formatted Input and Output

·        Arrays and Strings

·        Functions

·        Pointers

·        Struct, Union, Enums

·        Preprocessor

·        * Advanced Material, which may be adjusted according to time and

interests of students

 

11. Attendance and Expectations

Class attendance is required. If for some reason you have to miss a class, you are  responsible for getting class notes from a classmate. Make sure to email your completed work to the instructor or TAs before class to avoid a penalty if an assignment is due. Cell phones should be turned off or set to vibrate.

 

12. Homework Policies

You may discuss assignments with other students. But you must write the program by yourself. If one program is proven to be copied from another student, 0 points will be given to both students and referred to the honor council. Late assignments will be accepted with a penalty of deduction of 20% of the maximum point value every 12 hours, for up to 2 days.

 

13. Grading Scale

      Final grade is calculated according to the following schedule

      Home works 30%

      Quizzes 20%

      Mid-term exam 20%

      Final Project 30%

      And the grade scale is:

            A(100-90),B+(89-85),B(84-80),C+(79-75),C(74-70),D+(69-65),D(64-60),F(59-0)

 

14. Dates for Quizzes and Exams

TBD

 

15. Make-up Exam Policy

All students should plan to take their exams at the scheduled times. In the case of sudden or unexpected events that will cause them to miss an exam, students are required to notify the instructor prior to the exam or as early as possible.  Make-up exams are given only in exceptional circumstances with the Instructor’s permission.

 

16. Honesty Policy

All students admitted to the University of Florida have signed a statement of academic honesty committing themselves to be honest in all academic work and understanding that failure to comply with this commitment will result in disciplinary action. This statement is a reminder to uphold your obligation as a UF student and to be honest in all work submitted and exams taken in this course and all others.

 

17. Accommodation for Students with Disabilities

Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. That office will provide the student with documentation that he/she must provide to the course instructor when requesting accommodation.

 

18. UF Counseling Services

Resources are available on-campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career and academic goals. The resources include:

- University Counseling Center, 301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575, Personal and

Career Counseling.

- SHCC mental Health, Student Health Care Center, 392-1171, Personal and

Counseling.

- Center for Sexual Assault/Abuse Recovery and Education (CARE), Student

Health Care Center, 392-1161, sexual assault counseling.

- Career Resource Center, Reitz Union, 392-1601, career development assistance

and counseling.

 

19. Software Use

All faculty, staff and student of the University are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator.  Because such violations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as appropriate. We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to uphold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.