Textbooks:

1. A Structured Programming Approach Using C, Second Edition, by Forouzan, Behrouz & Gilberg, Richard, Brooks/Cole – Thomson Learning.
   
   
2. The Dictionary of Standard C, by Rex Jasechke, Prentice Hall.

Week	Topic
1	Competency Review of CSIT 1540
2	Storage Classes, Recursion, Recursive Functions and Applications
3	Different Sorting Algorithms, Search, Two-Dim Arrays
4	Pointers and Functions, Pointers to Pointers
5	Array of Pointers, Memory Allocation Functions, C Strings
6	Arrays of Strings, String Handling Functions
7	Enumerated Type, Structure and Union
8	Classification of Files, Converting File Types, Standard Library Functions for Files
9	Linked Lists
10	Stack, Queue, Binary Trees
11	Bitwise Operators, Command Line Arguments, Pointers to Functions
12	Preprocessor Directives, Conditional Compilations, Exception Handling and Jump
13	From C to C++
14	Student Presentations
15	Final Exam Period

1. Become familiar with the higher-level techniques of the C computer language. IV,VI,VII,XI
2. Create fairly complex C programs to solve fairly complex problems. III,V,VI,XII
3. Reinforce good programming habits introduced in earlier courses. II,III,VI,VIII

1. Participate in a project development team. (Communication, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning)
   
   
2. Use professionally accepted methods and materials in completion of a final project. (Technological Literacy, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning)
   
   
3. Use a variety of techniques to present a group project. (Communication, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning)
   
   
4. Participate in a peer review of team projects. (Communication, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning)

The student should be able to

1. Understand the C language development environment. B
2. Use advanced file I/O functions and techniques. A,B
3. Use typedefs, arrays, and dynamic allocation. A,B,C
4. Use queues, stacks, linked lists and binary trees. A,B,C
5. Understand sorting and searching techniques. A,B,C
6. Understand parsing and evaluation techniques. A,B,C
7. Use time and date functions. A,B
8. Understand portability, modularity, cohesiveness, and coupling. A,B,C
9. Understand C++ object oriented concepts. C

1. Testing Procedures:
   A minimum of three major tests is recommended. Tests will cover material presented in class. Tests are not to be missed without a valid excuse.
   
   
2. Laboratory Expectations:
   Several lab assignments will be given and must be completed and handed in at the designated date and time.
   
   
3. Field Work:  N/A
   
   
4. Other Evaluation Methods:
   Students will work on a final project as a team. The team will design and code a program, and will present their findings to the class. The subject of the project must be approved by the instructor. Individual work is strongly discouraged.
   
   
5. Grading Scale:
   

   93 – 100	A
   88 – 92	B+
   83 – 87	B
   78 – 82	C+
   73 – 77	C
   65 – 72	D
   Below 65	F

1. Attendance Policy:
   Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of their scheduled class and laboratory meetings in order to receive credit for the course. [NOTE: No differentiation is noted for excused/unexcused absences. These will be treated as an absence.] (Pellissippi State, 2004-2006 Catalog, page 83)
   
   
2. Academic Dishonesty:
   Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course. (Pellissippi State, 2004-2006 Catalog, pages 62-63)
   
   
3. Accommodation for Disabilities:
   If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751(Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.
   
   
4. Computer Usage Guidelines:
   College-owned or –operated computing resources are provided for use by students of Pellissippi State. All students are responsible for the usage of Pellissippi State's computing resources in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner. (Pellissippi State, 2004-2006 Catalog, pages 67-70)
   
   
5. Other Policies:
   Students are expected to promptly attend all lecture and lab classes as assigned. If a class is missed, student must make up all work and get notes and/or handouts.