Syllabus for COS-1160

C Programming

Course Description

This course covers how to write C programs and will cover techniques on input and output, different types of operators, control structures, functions, arrays, pointers, characters and strings, formatted input/output, structures, and file processing.

Topics

Simple C programs.
Control structures, selection, and loops.
Functions.
Arrays and pointers.
Characters and strings.
Formatted input/output.
Structures.
File processing.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

CO 1 Write basic C programs that take input, process it, and produce output.

CO 2 Use control structures to write programs.

CO 3 Write modular programs using functions.

CO 4 Use arrays and pointers.

CO 5 Manipulate characters and strings.

CO 6 Format input and output.

CO 7 Create and use structures.

CO 8 Read and write to files.

CO 9 Utilize secure programming techniques.

Study Materials

You will need the following materials to complete your coursework. Some course materials may be free, open source, or available from other providers. You can access free or open-source materials by clicking the links provided below or in the module details documents. Please visit the following website to purchase course materials: University's textbook supplier.

Required Textbooks

Deitel, P., & Deitel, H. (2022). C how to program (9th ed.). Pearson.

ISBN-13: 978-0137398393

Course Structure

C Programming is a 3-credit, online course consisting of 6 modules. Modules include an overview, topics, learning objectives, study materials, and activities. Module titles are listed below.

Module 1: Simple C Programs
Course objectives covered in this module: CO 1.
Module 2: Structured Programming Techniques
Course objectives covered in this module: CO 2.
Module 3: Modular Programs Using Functions
Course objectives covered in this module: CO 3.
Module 4: Arrays and Pointers
Course objectives covered in this module: CO 3, CO 4, CO 9.
Module 5: Characters, Strings and Formatted I/O
Course objectives covered in this module: CO 5, CO 6.
Module 6: Structures, File Processing, and Safe Coding
Course objectives covered in this module: CO 7, CO 8, CO 9.

Technical Requirements

A C compiler program is required to create the programs needed to complete the course’s programming assignments. Specific instructions as to how to operate them will vary depending on the operating system of your computer; for example, Windows (IBM), IOS (Apple), and so on. If there are any questions on your specific system, please ask your mentor in Week 1.

Students please note: Be sure to read “Before You Begin” in the Deitel and Deitel text before you start your work on this course.

Assessment Methods

You are required to participate in the following for formal work in the course:

Write online discussion forum posts.
Complete programming assignments..
Take a proctored midterm exam.
Complete a comprehensive assessment.

See below for details.

Consult the Course Calendar for due dates.

Promoting Originality

One or more of your course activities may utilize a tool designed to promote original work and evaluate your submissions for plagiarism. More information about this tool is available in this Plagiarism Detection Tool Google document.

Discussion Forums

You are required to complete 6 discussion forums. The discussion forums are on a variety of topics based on the course modules.

Programming Assignments

You are required to complete 6 programming assignments. The programming assignments are on a variety of topics associated with the course modules.

Note that for each program there will be one file produced by the C compiler. The name of the file will be formatted as “filename.c”; in your file the designation “filename” will be replaced by the name you assign to the program.

Midterm Examination

The midterm exam is 2½ hours long and covers Modules 1, 2, and 3. It consists of 70 multiple-choice questions and 3 brief C program writing questions. The exam is a closed-book exam.

For a list of key concepts that may appear on your exams, refer to the study guide available in the Examinations section of the course website.

You are required to use the University's Online Proctor Service (OPS). Please refer to the "Examinations and Proctors" section of the Online Student Handbook (see Student Handbooks in the General Information area of the course website) for further information about scheduling and taking online exams and for all exam policies and procedures.

You are strongly advised to schedule your exam within the first week of the semester.

Online exams are administered through the course website. Consult the Course Calendar for the official dates of exam weeks.

Statement About Cheating

You are on your honor not to cheat during the exam. Cheating means:

Looking up any answer or part of an answer in an unauthorized textbook or on the Internet, or using any other source to find the answer.

Copying and pasting or in any way copying responses or parts of responses from any other source into your online test. This includes but is not limited to copying and pasting from other documents or spreadsheets, whether written by yourself or anyone else.

Plagiarizing answers.

Asking anyone else to assist you by whatever means available while you take the exam.

Copying any part of the exam to share with other students.

Telling your mentor that you need another attempt at the exam because your connection to the Internet was interrupted when that is not true.

The exam will be made invalid and you will fail the course if there is evidence that you have cheated or plagiarized in your exam.

Comprehensive Assessment

For the comprehensive assessment, you are required to write four programs that demonstrate mastery of the material covered in the modules.

Grading and Evaluation

Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:

6 online discussions are worth 12% of your final grade.
6 programming assignments are worth 42% of your final grade.
A proctored midterm exam is worth 24% of your final grade.
The comprehensive assessment is worth 22% of your final grade.

All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:

A is 93 to 100.
A minus is 90 to 92.
B plus is 88 to 89.
B is 83 to 87.
B minus is 80 to 82.
C plus is 78 to 79.
C is 73 to 77.
C minus is 70 to 72.
D is 60 to 69.
F is any grade below a 60.

To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of C or better (for an area of study course) or D or better (for a course not in your area of study), based on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, discussion postings).

Strategies for Success

First Steps to Success

To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:

Read carefully the entire syllabus, making sure that all aspects of the course are clear to you and that you have all the materials required for the course.

Take time to read the entire Student Handbook. The Handbook answers many questions about how to proceed through the course, how to schedule exams, and how to get the most from your educational experience at Thomas Edison State University.

Arrange to take your examination by following the instructions in this Syllabus and the Student Handbook.

Familiarize yourself with the learning management systems environment—how to navigate it and what the various course areas contain. If you know what to expect as you navigate the course, you can better pace yourself and complete the work on time.

If you are not familiar with web-based learning, be sure to review the processes for posting responses online and submitting assignments before class begins.

Study Tips

Consider the following study tips for success:

To stay on track throughout the course, begin each week by consulting the Course Calendar. The Course Calendar provides an overview of the course and indicates due dates for submitting assignments, posting discussions, taking the midterm exam, and submitting the comprehensive assessment.

Check Announcements regularly for new course information.

Using AI Ethically: A Guide for TESU Students

TESU's Academic Code of Conduct permits student AI use in support of their writing and research process—not as a replacement for original writing.

Document AI use with an acknowledgment statement at the end of each assignment, noting the tools and prompts used. Cite any AI-generated content on the References page.

Please review Using AI Ethically: A Guide for TESU Students for more detailed information.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Thomas Edison State University recognizes, values, and relies upon the diversity of our community. We strive to provide equitable, inclusive learning experiences that embrace our students’ backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and expertise.

Accessibility and Accomodations

Thomas Edison State University adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, 1990 and ADAAA, 2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) oversees requests for academic accommodations related to disabilities, including:

A student who is pregnant, postpartum, or parenting a newborn who is not the birth parent [as covered under NJSA18A].
Students requesting academic accommodation for a short-term or temporary illness.
TESU students requesting academic accommodation for an injury.

Information can be found on the Office of Student Accessibility Services webpage.

Questions can be sent to ADA@tesu.edu.

Academic Policies

Familiarize yourself with all administrative and academic policies, including those related to the following list, to ensure success in all your academic endeavors and coursework at Thomas Edison State University:

Academic integrity.
Course late submissions.
Extensions for the course.
Grading policies.

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