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CSCI 1320-01 C Programming
fall 2019
(8/26–12/7 + final exam)
Time
& Classroom
Tues.
& Thur., 10:00am – 11:20am (Delta 203)
Course Description:
Programming techniques with the C programming language, emphasis on modular
design, data abstraction and encapsulation using ANSI C. Use of all features
of C including arrays, pointers, structures, prototypes, separate compilation
and the C-preprocessor. Development of generic functions and study of
portability issues.
Course Objectives: The
primary objectives of this class include introduction of structured
programming as part of the software development life cycle, and understanding
and practicing basic C programming components (especially looping, arrays,
and functions). Students are expected to become an efficient C programmer
after having successfully completed this class; therefore, hands-on
programming skills are emphasized in this class.
Learning Outcome:
- Design, compile and
execute C programs.
- Design and develop
solutions to simple programming problems using C language.
- Use good programing
practices in C, including pseudo code, flow charts and testing.
- Clearly document C code
using comments and pseudo code.
- Write programs that
demonstrate an understanding of basic data type.
- Use control and
decision structures and loops in the design and implementation of C
programs.
- Develop programs
that use arrays.
- Develop programs that
use structures.
- Develop programs
that use pointers.
- Write modular
programs and pass parameters to/between functions and procedures.
Class Format: Lectures
are combined with discussions and, if applicable, student presentations and
discussions of advanced topics. Students are expected to be active
participants, by studying the relevant chapters and/or research papers,
and participating at in-class discussions.
A note about Bloom's Taxonomy
and your learning …
(source: https://tips.uark.edu/using-blooms-taxonomy/
)
Instructor:
Dr. T. Andrew Yang
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(office) Delta 174
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(phone#) (281)
283-3835 (Please leave a message if not available.)
NOTE:
If the suite office (D161) is locked,
you may use the phone outside the office to call me (by entering the
extension 3835).
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(email address) yang@uhcl.edu
Important
notes:
Emails
without a subject line or a signature will be considered as potentially
malicious and be discarded.
Here is a sample subject line: "CSCI 1320 assignment #1, question
3".
Although
email messages tend to be informal, please check the grammar and spelling
of your messages to ensure their legibility.
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(Web site)
http://cse.uhcl.edu/yang (or https://sceweb.uhcl.edu/yang
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NOTE: Find the assignments and/or projects at the Assignments
& Projects page.
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Office Hours : See http://cse.uhcl.edu/yang/teaching/officeHours.htm
NOTE: In addition, you are highly encouraged to send your
questions to me by e-mails (yang@uhcl.edu).
Try to provide sufficient details in your email message, such as the
problem(s) you have encountered, the solution(s) you have tried, and the
outcome you have got from these solution(s).
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Teaching assistant info and office hours:
TA - Vikram Kumar Goshika, GoshikaV3618@UHCL.edu
Office Hours –
Monday:-
9:00AM to 10:00AM, 11:30AM to 1:30PM and 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Tuesday:-
8:00AM to 10:00AM
Wednesday:-
9:00AM to 10:00AM and 11:30AM to 2:30PM
Thursday:-
8:00AM to 10:00AM
Location –Delta 2nd floor PC
lab
Note: Contact the instructor (yang@uhcl.edu)
immediately if you have any problem with the TA or the office hours.
Required Text:
Behrouz Forouzan and Richard F. Gilberg. Computer Science: A Structured Programming
Approach Using C (3rd Edition). Cengage Learning. 2006. ISBN-10: 0534491324;
ISBN-13: 978-0534491321.
+ Instructor's handouts in the class and/or on the Web
C
Programming Resources
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C Programming Tutorials: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/cprogramming/index.htm
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C standard libraries: https://www.tutorialspoint.com/c_standard_library/index.htm
Topics
and Notes
NOTE: The following schedule will
be adhered to as closely as possible, although changes are probable. Always
check with your instructor if you are not sure what would be covered next
week.
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week
(dates)
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Topics & Slides (Book:
Chapters)
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Due
Dates
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1
(8/27, 29)
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Syllabus
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Introduction to Computers &
Developing a C program (Ch. 1)
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To create and run a C program using Visual
Studio 2019
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Command
Prompt: 11 basic commands you should know (cd, dir,
mkdir, etc.)
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Working
with files in Windows
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To download the
Community/trial version of Visual Studio: https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/vs/community/
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2
(9/3, 5)
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Introduction
to the C Language (Ch. 2)
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Expressions (Ch. 3)
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3
(9/10, 12)
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Functions, part one (Ch. 4)
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Calling graphs
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Quiz 1 (9/12)
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4
(9/17, 19)
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Functions
and Parameter passing (Ch. 4)
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Exercises: functions
& parameter passing
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Lab 1 (9/19)
Labs
are due on Thursdays, at the beginning of the class.
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5
(9/24, 26)
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No
class meetings
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6
(10/1, 3)
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Selection
(Making Decisions, Ch. 5)
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7
(10/8, 10)
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Design tools:
pseudocodes, flowcharts
A video tutorial on
Pseudocodes/flowcharts
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Intro. to looping
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Quiz 2 (10/8)
Lab 2
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8
(10/15, 17)
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Review for midterm
exam
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Midterm Exam
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Midterm Exam (10/17)
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9
(10/22, 24)
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Repetitions/Looping/Iterations
(Ch. 6)
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10
(10/29, 31)
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Exercises: Looping
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Lab 3
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11
(11/5, 7)
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Arrays
(Ch. 8)
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Quiz 3 (11/5)
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12
(11/12, 14)
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Pointers
(Ch. 9)
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Lab 4
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13
(11/19, 21)
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Structures (Ch. 12)
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Quiz 4 (11/21)
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14
(11/26, 28)
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No class meeting this week
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15
(12/3,
5)
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No class meeting on 12/3
In-class Lab
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Review for final exam
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Take your online
evaluation at https://apps.uhcl.edu/OnlineEvals
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Lab
5 (12/5)
In-class
lab (12/5)
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16
final exam week
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Final exam (Thur., Dec. 12, 10am – 12pm)
Comprehensive,
open-book
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Final
exam
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Evaluation:
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Category
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Percentage
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Take-home labs (4%
each X 5)
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20%
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Midterm Exam (closed
book)
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25%
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In-class lab
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10%
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Final exam (open book)
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30%
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Quizzes (5% each x 3)
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15%
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Total:
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100%
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++ Attendance Policy: You are
expected to attend all classes. There will be no penalty for a person’s first two absences without documented excuse. 1% will be
taken for each of the absences after the first two absences without
documented excuses. Note: Being
tardy is no excuse when a person is found to be absent from the class.
Note: If you ever miss a class, it is your responsibility to get
hold of whatever may have been discussed in the class.
+++ Class Participation:
Participating in the class is
expected. You should ask or answer questions during the in-class or online
discussions.
Grading Scale:
The
accumulated points from all the categories determine a person's final grade. There
will be no extra-credit projects.
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Percentile
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Grade
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Percentile
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Grade
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90% or above
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A
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70% - 73%
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C
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87% - 89%
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A-
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67% - 69%
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C-
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84% - 86%
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B+
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64% - 66%
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D+
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80% - 83%
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B
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60% - 63%
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D
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77% - 79%
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B-
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57% - 59%
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D-
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74% - 76%
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C+
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Less than 57%
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F
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Tests & Exams:
Both
analytic and synthetic abilities are emphasized. Being able to apply the
learned knowledge toward problem solving is also highly emphasized in the
tests.
Unless
due to unexpected, documented emergency, no make-up exams will be given. No make-up exams will be granted once the exams have been
corrected and returned to the class.
Assignments
and Late Penalty:
Assignments
and projects will be posted at the class web site. Assignments &
projects are due before the beginning of the class on the due day. See Topics and Notes for the due dates.
Points will be deducted from late assignments: 20% for the first 24
hours after the due time, 40% for the next 24 hours, 70% for the third 24
hours, and 100% after that. No extension will be granted except for
documented emergency. Starting to work on the assignments as early as
possible is always the best strategy.
Assignments Guidelines:
a. Identification page: All assignments must have your
name, and course name/number/section number (e.g., CSCI 1320-01) at the top
of the first page.
b. Proper stapling: Staple all the pages together at
the top-left corner. NOTE: Do not use paper clips.
c. Order ! Order! Arrange the
solutions following the sequence of the questions. Write the question number
at the top-right corner of each page.
d. Word processing: It is required that you type your
reports (e.g., print them using a printer). Use a word processor and
appropriate typesetting and drawing tools to do the assignments. Spell-check
the whole document before printing it. You may lose points due to spelling or
grammatical errors.
Projects:
The
projects will involve the design and implementation of encryption/decryption
algorithms and/or application of the algorithms to real-world problems.
Students are expected to employ the theories and techniques learned in the
class to design the system.
Details
of the projects will be later made available at Assignments
& Projects.
NOTE:
Unless otherwise
specified, all assignments and projects are individual work. Students should take caution not to
violate the academic
honesty policies. Check out the details at this
link.
Instructor's Notes:
- Important: If you think you have lost some
points due to grading errors, make sure you approach the instructor within
a week after the assignment, project, or test has been returned to you.
- To get the most out
of this class, you need to read the textbooks and spend time using
computers regularly. Be prepared for a class by previewing the material
to be covered in that class and participate in discussions and problem-solving
exercises, if applicable, in the class.
- Understanding what are covered in classes and taking
notes are essential for successfully passing the exams.
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Appeals, GPA, Repeated Courses, and the 6 Drop Rule: http://www.uhcl.edu/XDR/Render/catalog/archives/125/06/%23A0110#A0110
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ASSESSMENT
FOR ACCREDITATION:
The School of Science and Computer
Engineering may use assessment tools in this course and other courses for
curriculum evaluation. Educational assessment is defined as
the systematic collection, interpretation, and use of information about
student characteristics, educational environments, learning outcomes, and
client satisfaction to improve program effectiveness, student performance,
and professional success. This assessment will be related to the learning
objectives for each course and individual student performance will be
disaggregated relative to these objectives.
This disaggregated analysis will not impact student grades, but will
provide faculty with detailed information that will be used to improve
courses, curriculum, and student performance.
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UHCL Disability Policy:
If you believe
that you have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid,
please contact Disability Services by phone at
281-283-2648, or email disability@uhcl.edu, or go to the office
in the Student Services Building (SSCB), Room 1.302.
The University of Houston
System complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of
reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with a
disability. In accordance with Section 504 and ADA guidelines, each
University within the System strives to provide reasonable academic
adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.
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