Dr. Susan Gauch
Class Time: Mon, Wed, Fri 12:55-1:45 PM
Class Location: JBHT 144
Office Hours: Mon, Fri 2:00-3:00 PM; Wed 9:30-10:30 AM
Office: JBHT 504
Phone: 575-6036
Email: sgauch(at)uark.edu

Dr. Gordon Beavers
Class Time: Tue, Thu 8:00-9:15 AM
Class Location: MEEG 212
Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 3:30-4:30 PM
Office: JBHT 510
Phone: 575-6040
Email: gordonb(at)uark.edu

Name: Eugene Cartwright
Office: 434 JBHT
Office Hours: Mon, Wed 10:30-11:30
Labs: Mon 8:35 AM, Wed 8:35 AM, Wed 4:10 PM
Email: eugene(at)email.uark.edu

Name: Alex Lo
Office: 434 JBHT
Office Hours: Tu 2:30-3:30 PM; Fri 10:30-11:30 AM
Labs: Tu 3:30 PM, Thu 3:30 PM, Fri 8:35 AM
Email: cxl056(at)email.uark.edu

Name: Alborz Sadeghian
Office: 434 JBHT
Office Hours: Thu 1:30-3:30 PM
Labs: Mon 4:10 PM, Wed 6:00 PM, Fri 4:10 PM
Email: sadeghia(at)email.uark.edu

Introductory course for students majoring in computer science or computer engineering. Software development process: problem specification, program design, implementation, testing and documentation. Programming topics: data representation, conditional and iterative statements, functions, arrays, strings, file I/O, and classes. Using C++ in a UNIX environment. Prerequisite: MATH 2554 (Calculus I) with a C or better.

Starting Out with C++ Brief: From Control Structures through Objects, Brief Version, 7th edition. Tony Gaddis, 2012. Published by Addison Wesley.

Students are also required to purchase or rent Turning Point clickers, which will be used for in-class quizzes.

The goal of this class is to develop fundamental computer-based problem solving skills in the following areas:

1. Software Development - The specification, design, implementation, testing, and documentation of software to solve specific problems.
2. Structured Programming - The syntax, semantics, and use of the basic features of a typical structured programming language (e.g., loops, conditionals, functions).
3. Algorithms and Data Structures - Basic methods for storing and manipulating data to effectively solve specific problems (e.g., arrays, binary search).
4. Object Oriented Programming - The syntax, semantics, and use of the basic features of a typical object-oriented programming language (e.g., C++).

The pedagogical approach will be focused on solving problems using existing software modules (e.g., class libraries) and new modules when necessary. The syntax and semantics of programming language constructs will be introduced as needed in this context. Biweekly programming assignments and their associated reports will be added to each student's programming portfolio. Labs will reinforce concepts taught in the lecture and also introduce students to the Linux operating system.

• Introduction to Computing
• Introduction to C++
• Conditional Statements
• Iterative Statements
• Functions and Recursion
• Arrays and Strings
• Searching and Sorting
• File Input/Output
• Classes and OOP
• Pointers

Final grades in this class will be determined by a weighted average of lab grades, programming project grades, quizzes, and exam scores. We will use the following scale to assign final grades:

Students must pass BOTH the homework portion of the class (labs and projects) AND the exam portion (midterms and final) with a grade of D or better in order to pass this course. Hence, an overall average greater than 60% may still result in a failure in some cases. The grade will be calculated as follows:

Clicker Quizzes: There will be short, in-class quizzes frequently throughout the semester. These quizzes will be used to take attendance in class and get student feedback on materials covered in class. Turning Point clickers will be used to collect quiz responses, so students must purchase or rent clickers for this semester and bring them to every class.

Labs: There will be weekly laboratory assignments. Grades for the labs will be based on completeness, correctness, and effort. Although lab materials are available on the web and can be submitted electronically, students are required to attend labs. The autograder scores will be used to determine the lab grade for the course.

Programming Projects: There also will be 6-8 relatively large programming projects that will integrate material taught in the course. The project requirements and due dates will be posted on the class website. The programming projects will be graded according to the following scale:

Programming projects must be submitted electronically by midnight of the due date specified in the project description. Projects which are submitted after the due date lose 10% per day for up to 3 days late. Projects more than 3 days late will not be accepted and will receive a grade of ZERO. Weekends count as 1 day. Partial credit will be given for programs which compile but which are not complete. Starting early on programming projects is strongly encouraged.

Exams: There will be two exams in this class. One midterm exam and a comprehensive final exam. All exams will be closed book, but each student will be allowed to bring in a single 8.5 by 11 sheet of notes. Calculators will not be needed or allowed. Make up exams will only be allowed under exceptional circumstances (e.g., a note from your doctor).

As a core part of its mission, the University of Arkansas provides students with the opportunity to further their educational goals through programs of study and research in an environment that promotes freedom of inquiry and academic responsibility. Accomplishing this mission is only possible when intellectual honesty and individual integrity prevail. Each University of Arkansas student is required to be familiar with and abide by the University's 'Academic Integrity Policy' at honesty.uark.edu. Students with questions about how these policies apply to a particular course or assignment should immediately contact their instructor. The following policies will apply to this class.

Exams:

Homework and Programming Projects:

Violations of the policies above will be reported to the Provost's office and may result in a ZERO on the exam or programming project, an F in the class, or suspension from the university, depending on the severity of the violation.

If any member of the class has a documented disability and needs special accommodations, the instructor will work with the student to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure the student a fair opportunity to perform in this class. Please advise the instructor of the disability and the desired accommodations within the first week of the semester.

If the university is officially closed, class will not be held. When the university is open, you are expected to make a reasonable effort to attend class, but not if you do not feel that you can get to campus safely. Assignment due dates will be postponed in case of inclement weather.

Many types of emergencies can occur on campus; instructions for specific emergencies such as severe weather, active shooter, or fire can be found at emergency.uark.edu.

Severe Weather (Tornado Warning):

Violence / Active Shooter: