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14:332:254 - Programming Methodologies I Laboratory

Course Catalog Description: 

14:332:254 - Programming Methodologies I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory course associated with Programming Methodologies I. Implementation of basic C++ programs.

Pre-Requisite Courses: 

14:440:127 or the equivalent

Co-Requisite Courses: 

14:332:252 Programming Methodology I

Pre-Requisite by Topic: 

1. Basic programming

Textbook & Materials: 

C++ How to Program, Deitel & Deitel, Lab Manual (online version) available with course textbook.

References: 

None

Overall Educational Objective: 

To introduce C++ programming and data structures

Course Learning Outcomes: 

A student who successfully fulfills the course requirements will have demonstrated:
1. knowledge of simple C++ programming
2. knowledge of compilation
3. knowledge of simple algorithm design

How Course Outcomes are Assessed: 

  • Presence in laboratory (completion of assignment) (30 %)
  • Laboratory programs including Final Project (70 %)


N = none S = Supportive H = highly related

Outcome

Level

Proficiency assessed by

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of Mathematics, science, and engineering

H

Laboratory assignments

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments and interpret data

H

Laboratory assignments

(c) an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

S

Pre-lab assignments

(d) an ability to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team

N

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve ECE problems

S

Performing laboratory assignments

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

S

Laboratory assignments

(g) an ability to communicate in written and oral form

S

Laboratory assignments and reports

(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of electrical and computer engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

N

(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

S

Extra lab sessions on advanced topics

(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

N

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for electrical and computer engineering practice

H

Laboratory assignments

Basic disciplines in Electrical Engineering

N

Depth in Electrical Engineering

N

Basic disciplines in Computer Engineering

H

Laboratory assignments

Depth in Computer Engineering

S

Final laboratory project assignment

Laboratory equipment and software tools

H

Software development environment

Variety of instruction formats

S

Online discussion, electronic submission, in-lab lecture


Topics Covered week by week: 

Week 1: Introduction & basic C++.
Week 2: Looping.
Week 3: Functions
Week 4: Arrays
Week 5: Pointers and Strings
Weeks 6 and 7: Classes
Weeks 8 and 9: Classes
Weeks 10 and 11: Classes
Weeks 12, 13, and 14: Linked List and Project

Computer Usage: 

Programming Assignments.

Laboratory Experiences: 

Moderate design experience in constructing C++ programs.

Design Experiences: 

1. development of program design

Contribution to the Professional Component: 

(a) College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0.25 credit hours
(b) Engineering Topics (Science and/or Design): 0.75 credit hours
(c) General Education: 0 credit hours
Total credits: 1

Prepared by: 
Y. Zhang
Date: 
June, 2011