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After completing this class, a student should be able to:

• Understand basic software engineering concepts such as design, implement and test a solution when given a set of requirements
• recognize when and how to use the following data structures: arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues and binary trees
• implement sequential searching, binary searching and hashing algorithms
• apply various sorting algorithms including bubble, insertion, selection and quick sort
• understand recursion and be able to give examples of its use
• understand the complexity of algorithms (Big Oh notation)
• understand implications of unethical conduct

Programming assignments are posted on the course website. It is your responsibility to check the website. The due date of assignments will be given with each assignment. All assignments are due at the beginning of the class.  

When submitting programming assignments, please make sure to submit all of the following in an envelope.

• Coversheet -- including your name, the date, the course name, and the assignment number
• Pseudo code algorithm
• A CD or disk that contains source code
• Executable files
• Any data files that you might have used

Programming assignments must be well documented, according to UHCL guidelines.

It is your responsibility to keep your assignments with original grade marks. You NEED to show the original marks in case you have a dispute with your grade.

Assessment and Grading Criteria

The following conversion scale will be used between the numeric and letter grades:

• Class attendance is expected.
• Expect to spend 10-15 hours a week on this class.
• No extra credit work will be given.
• Every student is expected to work on his or her assignments alone.
• Grade discrepancies will be discussed only within one week after the return of the graded assignments, quizzes and exams.
• Every student is expected to work on his or her assignments alone.
• If you copy another student's work, or let another person copy your work, you will be in violation of the academic honesty policy that is stated in the UHCL catalog. Read the Plagiarism Article from http://wso.williams.edu/~athoms/WW/3--PlagiarismHandout.pdf and the UHCL Honesty Policy in the UHCL catalog (see UHCL website).
• Cell phones need to turned off before coming to class.

University Academic Honesty Policy: All UHCL students are responsible for knowing the standards of academic honesty. Please refer to the UHCL catalog and the student Life Handbook for the University Academic Honesty Policy. Plagiarism, that is, using research without citations, or using intellectual property without crediting the sources, will result in failure of the course.

Academic Integrity: Each student is expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in academic and professional manners. The University reserves the right to take disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal, against any student who is found guilty of academic dishonesty or otherwise fails to meet these standards.

Access to Education: Qualified students with disabilities needing appropriate academic adjustments should contact the instructor as soon as possible to ensure your needs are met in a timely manner. For information on assistive technology available for student use and additional information on services available through Coordinator of Health Disabilities Services, Bayou 1402, telephone 281-283-2627.

Collaboration: Collaborative work, such as studying or discussing course assignments and materials with other class members, is highly encouraged. Students are encouraged to collaborate with each other using the WebCT email discussion area tools. The discussion area called ‘Student Helping Students” is one place to share ideas with others in the class.

Changes in Syllabus: The instructor may make necessary revisions of the syllabus. It is the student's responsibility to keep informed of any changes. Please consult "Messages from Van Hoy" on the Discussion Board for any changes.

Copyright: All materials in this course fall under copyright laws and should not be downloaded, distributed, or used by students for any purposes outside of this course.

Incompletes: A grade of “I” is given only in cases of documented emergency or special circumstances, and only if the student is making satisfactory progress. A grade contract must be completed with your instructor. See Ann Hinojosa for Incomplete contracts. If you are running into problems with the course, please contact me as early as possible so you do not fall behind.