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Course Outlines

Spring 2016 - CMPT 130 D100

Introduction to Computer Programming I (3)

Class Number: 8350

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Mon, Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Surrey

    Jan 5 – Apr 11, 2016: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 15, 2016
    Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Instructor:

    Karol Swietlicki

  • Prerequisites:

    BC Math 12 (or equivalent, or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, or 157).

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to computing science and computer programming, using a systems oriented language, such as C or C++. This course introduces basic computing science concepts. Topics will include: elementary data types, control structures, functions, arrays and strings, fundamental algorithms, computer organization and memory management. Students with credit for CMPT 102, 120, 126, or 128 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is an introduction to computer science and programming. Students will learn fundamental concepts of computing science as well as develop basic skills in software development using the C++ programming language.

Topics

  • Elementary programming: data types and basic input and output
  • Functions: function libraries, passing parameters, returning values, the call stack
  • Control structures: Boolean logic, if statements, loops
  • Aggregate Data Types: arrays, strings, records
  • Dynamic memory: pointers and addresses, and allocation of dynamic memory
  • File input and output
  • Errors and debugging

Grading

NOTES:

To be confirmed in first week of class.

Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C- or better).

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Reference Books

  • Starting Out with C++ From Control Structures to Objects, TOny Gaddis, Pearson Education, 2014, 978013376939

REQUIRED READING:

Problem Solving with C++, Ninth Edition, Walter Savitch and kevin Mock, Addison-Wesley, 2014,  ebook version is about half the cost of the paper version
ISBN: 9780133591743

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS