Mathematics/Computer Science

CSC 2920 – SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

Instructor: Dr. Chuck Lillie

Semester: Fall 2008

Class Location: Science 1237B

Time: MWF 1:30 p.m. -- 2:20 p.m.

Section: 01

 

 

Description

This course combines a range of topics integral to the design, implementation, and testing of a medium scale software system with the practical experience of implementing such a project as a member of a programmer team. In addition to material on software engineering, this course treats also includes material on professionalism and ethical responsibilities in software development and human/computer interaction.

 

Course Materials

Textbook: Jalote, An Integrated Approach to Software Engineering, 3rd Edition

 

Prerequisites:

CSC 1850

 

Course Content:

 

Goals

 

Objectives

By the end of the semester the student will be able to:

 

Assignments and Projects

Assignments

 

Office Hours

Office: Science 1219

Phone: 521-6415

E-mail: lilliec@uncp.edu

 

Office Hours:     MWF 8:15 to 8:45 AM

               MW 2:30 to 3:30 PM

               F 2:30 to 4:00 PM

  Other times by appointment

  Open door indicates unscheduled office hours

 

Course Links

           

 

Exams and Homework

The final exam is comprehensive. Other than the final, one midterm exam will be given during the class hours. Homework problems will be assigned. All assignments must be completed by the due date. Late homework will not be accepted!!  Homework assignments are individual and not group assignments, unless stated otherwise.

 

Grading Policy

You are responsible for all material covered in class even if you are absent. The final grade will be a weighted average of the mid-term exam, homework, and final exam scores.

 

Grade Components

 Name 

 Weight 

  Homework

  30%

  Mid Term  

  30%

  Final Exam

  40%

 

Final Grades

93 – 100 = A

88 – 89 = B+

78 – 79 = C+

68 – 69 = D+

Below 60 = F

90 –  92 = A-

83 – 87 = B

73 – 77 = C

63 – 67 = D

 

 

80 – 82 = B-

70 – 72 = C-

60 – 62 = D-

 

 

Attendance Policy

Attendance will be checked. Excused absences must be documented and presented to me as soon as possible before or after the absence.  Missing more than three unexcused classes will adversely affect your grade.

 

Student Conduct & Honor Code

The UNCP Academic Honor Code will be strictly observed in this class.

UNCP Academic Honor Code

 
Please note that the use of University computers, as well as E-mail and Internet communications is for University-related business only.

 

Dates

Last day to drop the class with W: Monday, October 20, 2008.

Final Exam: Friday, December 12, 2008, 10:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

 

Students with Disabilities:

Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor, as early in the semester (preferably within the first week) as possible.  All discussions will remain confidential.  Please contact Disability Support Services, DF Lowry building, 910-521-6695. 

 

This syllabus is available in alternative formats upon request.  Please contact Disability Support Services, DF Lowry building, 910-521-6695.

 

Updated August 4, 2008 | lilliec@uncp.edu

 

                                                                                                                                                 

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