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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, · 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 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: - Career Counseling. - SHCC mental Health, Student Health Care Center, 392-1171, Personal and Counseling. - Center for Sexual Assault/Abuse Recovery and Education (CARE), Student - 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 |