Lab location: CVLB 418

This course is only for students with majors in ELEN, CECN, and CEEN.

1. Understand computer program structure, design and development.
2. Use primitive data types and control structures in computer programs.
3. Understand and apply vectors, strings, and structs.
4. Declare and use functions in computer programs.
5. Understand object-oriented programming concepts: objects, classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.
6. Design and create simple graphic user interfaces.
7. Understand and apply file I/O in computer programs.
8. Understand and use basic algorithms for searching, sorting, lists, trees and maps.
9. Navigate and make use of class libraries.
10. Write simple computer programs in a high-level programming language, C++.
11. Complete a team design project using knowledge and principles from the course.

• Homework Assignments – 30%

  You are required to submit your homework through http://csnet.cs.tamu.edu by the due date, and hand in a hard copy of your homework to your TA no later than the due date. You may leave your hard copies in the mail box of your TA. Follow the instructions of your TA for the submission of your homework files on CSNet.

• Group projects – 20%
  • Work in a project team
  • One copy of group work is graded and all group members receive the same grade
• Exams (closed book) – 45%
  • Exam I (Wednesday, Feb 18 ) – 15%
  • Exam II (Monday, March 30) – 15%
  • Exam III (Wednesday, April 29) – 15%
  • Final Exam (waived)

  Examinations will require the use of Scantron forms, 8½ by 11 inches, gray, from Measurement and Research Services; these will be supplied by the College of Engineering, so you do not need to purchase any.

  Missed exams will be rescheduled without penalty for an excused absence, or with a 20% penalty if the absence is not excused, (see University Regulations). Discuss unusual circumstances in advance with the instructor.

• Attendance and class participation – 5%
  • Pop quizzes can be given during any scheduled lecture or lab

• Attend class and lab meetings regularly and participate in discussion. Infrequent unavoidable absences are understood, but each student is responsible for any missed material.
• Read lecture notes and related material in the textbook and feel free to ask questions.
• Study for quizzes and tests.
• Retype and implement in C++ examples from the lecture notes and textbook.
• Complete all labs and projects.
• Be sure that you are checking TAMU e-mails about this course (if you do not use an university account to check your e-mail ask your TA about how to forward e-mails to your current account).

In general, Computer Science and Engineering is not an easy area but it will pay off after graduation. CNNMoney posted the result of the survey called "The most lucrative college degrees in 2007". The value of degree was measured by the average starting salaries for the class 2007. The top salary offers are:

Chemical Eng. – $59,361+5.4%

Computer Engineering – $56,201+4.8%

Electrical Eng. – $55,292+3.2%,

Mechanical Eng. – $54,128+4.6%

Computer Science – $53,369+4.1%, …, Psychology – $31,631+4.7%.
I think that you are aware that the four years you spend in college sets the stage for your life. You must learn how to balance school and fun.

• Computer Accounts: You are required to have two computer accounts
  • one to access computers in CVLB 418 during labs
  • another to access the Computer Science departmental Unix machines in the Bright building to submit your work for grading or to work remotely using PuTTY or Xwin program.
• Class Decorum
  • Please do not eat in class.
  • Please do not surf the net in class.
  • Please turn off your mp3 player and put cell phones on mute.
  • If you want to take a nap, that’s okay, but leave the classroom to prevent unwanted attention.
• Scholastic Dishonesty: Discussion of solutions is encouraged, but all assignments must be done on your own unless otherwise instructed. See the latest issue of the "Texas A&M University Student Rules" under the section "Scholastic Dishonesty" posted on
  http://student-rules.tamu.edu
  • The Aggie Honor Code states "An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal or tolerate those who do". More information on academic integrity, plagiarism, etc. is available at the Aggie Honor System Office web site http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/, which includes Definitions of Academic Misconduct and possible Academic Integrity Sanctions.
  • Copying is strictly forbidden. Every assignment must be turned in with the cover sheet,
    (http://courses.cs.tamu.edu/teresa/engr112/doc/ENGR112_Cover_Page.doc) which lists all sources you used. The instructor reserves the right to assign a grade of "F*" for the course should circumstances warrant.
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for Students with Disabilities in Cain Hall, Rm. B118, or call 845-1637.