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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Introduction to C++ Programming
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
ITSE1307 - Introduction to C++ Programming
Division
Business and Computer Science
Department
Computer Science
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Introduction to computer programming using C++. Emphasis on the fundamentals of
object-oriented design with development, testing, implementation, and
documentation. Includes language syntax, data and file structures, input/output
devices, and files.
Pre-Requisites
None
Co-Requisites
None
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:2:2
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
2
0Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.04 19:51:22 -05'00'
Stephen Lyford
Digitally signed by Stephen Lyford
Date: 2020.06.04 19:51:42 -05'00'
David Kucera
Digitally signed by David Kucera
DN: cn=David Kucera, o=Wharton County Junior College, ou=Division of
Technology and Business, email=davidk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.06.08 10:34:04 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.10 08:23:55 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.06.10 08:24:16 -05'00'
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Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, clinical or other non-lecture instruction):
Introduction to the IDE
C++ Primitive Data Types
Expressions
Decision Operators
Looping
Functions
Classes and Objects
Arrays
Pointers
String Class
Advanced File I/O
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes
Methods of Assessment
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Use object-oriented programming (OOP) techniques;
develop executable programs; create appropriate
documentation; incorporate pointers and/or arrays to
manipulate data; and create programs using classes and
objects.
All outcomes will be assessed by one or more of the
following:
Individual/Group Assignments
Individual/Group Projects
Reading Assignments
Presentations
Lab Works/Assignments
Quizzes/Tests/Exams
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Like Starting out with C++: Early Objects, 8th edition, Tony Gaddis (et al), Addison Wesley, ©2013. ISBN-13:
978-0-133360929
USB Drive
High-Speed Internet connection
Suggested Course Maximum: 20
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Computer for each student
Visual Studio or Eclipse C++ compiler integrated development environment installed
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Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Programming Assignments 20-40%
Final Project 20-80%
Midterm Exam 0-40%
Final Exam 0-60%
Attendance & Participation 0-20%
Grading System
100 -90 = A
89 - 80 = B
79 - 70 = C
69 - 60 = D
below = F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist