MEETS: 11:00--12:50 T R in A310 (4 credits)

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Sylvia Sorkin

OFFICE: A321 PHONE: (410) 780-6768

EMAIL: ssorkin@ccbc.cc.md.us

OFFICE HOURS for Spring 1999: Tues. and Thurs. 1:00--3:30 PM

TEXTS: Data Abstraction and Structures Using C++,

and, Data Structures in C++: A Laboratory Course,

 ( NOTE: PowerPoint slides for CMSC 207 text are downloadable from publisher's website at: http://www.jbpub.com/C++/dalecd/ for review of C++ basics.)

COMMENTS: Bring your textbook to class with you. If you miss a class, you are responsible for obtaining all classwork and assignments missed. Make-up tests are not generally given. Your grade for any test missed will be filled-in by 70% of the score you obtain on the final exam. However, if you will be unable to take a test at the announced time, let the instructor know why as soon as possible, preferably beforehand.

In case the college is closed due to inclement weather on a test date, the test will be held on the next class session.

PROGRAMS: You will need to use a C++ compiler to write and run the assigned programs. This will require your time outside of class. Occasionally, we will use Borland's C++ in A316 during classtime as new material is introduced for a lab session. Data files for programming assignments will be in a subdirectory.

Each program you turn in is to be your own work, submitted in an indented, well-commented style, with meaningful variable and constant names. Students may verbally discuss programming assignments. However, sharing code in hard or soft copy is a violation of the Academic Honesty Policy and will be treated as such. (See ECC 98-99 catalog p.27) To receive full credit, the program must be turned in on, or before, the date it is due. Programs may be turned in at any time on the due date.

Because programming assignments will contain 300-1000 lines, the importance of beginning assignments early cannot be over-emphasized. When turned in after the due date, 20% per weekday will be deducted for each day that the assignment is late. No assignment will be accepted more than one week after its due date, so turn in what you have done at that time.

The listing of each program should contain your name, due date, and description of the problem. In addition, each function you write must make appropriate use of parameters. Only variables which have been passed as parameters, or declared as local variables, are to be used by functions.

Include the program's input requirements, a description of the algorithm you used, and intended output. All output must be labeled and include your name. If your program gets data from a text file, you must include a copy of the text file you used with your program.

GRADING: Your grade in this course will be the average of your scores in these areas weighted as follows:

CALENDAR: