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Course Outline for COMP 2404

Carleton University School of Computer Science
COMP 2404 / COMP 2004
Introduction to Software Engineering
2013 Winter
Last updated on Sun Jan 6 11:47:31 EST 2013

Class Schedule
Classroom: AT 302
Class Times: Mon. and Wed. 13:00 - 14:30
Course Website: http://www.scs.carleton.ca/~claurend/Courses/COMP2404/W13/
Instructor Information
Instructor Office Telephone Email Office Hours
Dr Christine Laurendeau 5376 HP 1-613-520-2600 x1253 claurendatsignscs.carleton.ca Mon. and Wed. 10:30 - 12:00
Teaching Assistants
T.A. Email Office Hours Room Number
Jeff Wilson TBD N/A N/A
Sina Ariyan TBD CSTAC HP 1170
David Krutsko TBD CSTAC HP 1170
Troy Hildebrandt TBD CSTAC HP 1170
Ken Kelly-Turner TBD CSTAC HP 1170
Course Description
Introduction to object-oriented software development, with emphasis on design and implementation of medium-sized programs. Topics include abstraction, modularity, encapsulation, reusability, and design patterns.
Topics Covered

The course typically covers the following material, although some material may be omitted due to time constraints:
  • Basics of Object Design
    • Overview of software engineering principles
    • Basics of C++ development
    • Basics of classes

  • Data Abstraction
    • Encapsulation
    • Inheritance
    • Design patterns
    • Overloading
    • Polymorphism

  • Code Reuse
    • Templates
    • Standard Template Library
    • Files and streams

  • Software Robustness
    • Dealing with faults
    • Exception handling
Prerequisites
COMP 2401/2001
Textbook (s)
Deitel and Deitel, "C++ How to Program", 7th edition, Prentice Hall, 2010.
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated in this course according to the following measures.

Component Weight Due Date
Project Assignments 35 % bi-weekly
Tutorials 10 % weekly
Midterm 15% March 4
Final Exam 40 % TBA
Evaluation Note
In order to pass the course, students must obtain a passing grade on the project and on the final exam.

Individual students' grades for the project assignments will be proportional to the student's contribution to his/her team's submitted work.
Tutorials
The Rules:
  • Tutorials begin during the week of Jan. 14. There will be no tutorials during the week of Mar. 25.
  • Tutorial attendance is mandatory and will be counted towards your final grade. You must attend the tutorial session for which you are registered.
  • During your tutorial session, you must work on the assigned tutorial provided. Anyone not working on the tutorial will be asked to leave the room.
  • Tutorial TAs will assign you a grade at the end of the tutorial.
  • For each tutorial, you get one point (1% of your final grade) if:
    • you work on the tutorial during the entire session
    • you complete at least 50% of the tutorial work
  • For each tutorial, you get zero if:
    • you are absent for any reason
    • you do other work during the session
    • you do not complete at least 50% of the tutorial work
    • you complete or even start the tutorial before the session
  • Tutorial grading is at the discretion of the TA and is not negotiable.
Assignments
There will be five (5) assignments in this course, and they will be accessible from the course web page. Assignments must be submitted on Carleton's cuLearn BEFORE the due date and time.
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Collaboration Policy
Collaboration on the project assignments is restricted to members of the same team, which will consist of no more than three (3) students. Inter-team collaboration is strictly disallowed.

Posting assignment solutions on discussion boards before the due date and time is strictly prohibited.
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
The Undergraduate Advisor for the School of Computer Science is available in Room 5302C HP, by telephone at 520-2600, ext. 4364 or by email at undergraduate_advisor@scs.carleton.ca. The undergraduate advisor can assist with information about prerequisites and preclusions, course substitutions/equivalencies, understanding your academic audit and the remaining requirements for graduation. The undergraduate advisor will also refer students to appropriate resources such as the Science Student Success Centre, Learning Support Services and the Writing Tutorial Services.
University Policies
Student Academic Integrity Policy
Every student should be familiar with the Carleton University student academic integrity policy. A student found in violation of academic integrity standards may be awarded penalties which range from a reprimand to receiving a grade of F in the course or even being expelled from the program or University. Some examples of offences are: plagiarism and unauthorized co-operation or collaboration. Information on this policy may be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Plagiarism
As defined by Senate, "plagiarism is presenting, whether intentional or not, the ideas, expression of ideas or work of others as one's own". Such reported offences will be reviewed by the office of the Dean of Science.
Unauthorized Co-operation or Collaboration
Senate policy states that "to ensure fairness and equity in assessment of term work, students shall not co-operate or collaborate in the completion of an academic assignment, in whole or in part, when the instructor has indicated that the assignment is to be completed on an individual basis". Please refer to the course outline statement or the instructor concerning this issue.
Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
The Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) provides services to students with Learning Disabilities (LD), psychiatric/mental health disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), chronic medical conditions, and impairments in mobility, hearing, and vision. If you have a disability requiring academic accommodations in this course, please contact PMC at 613-520-6608 or pmc@carleton.ca for a formal evaluation. If you are already registered with the PMC, contact your PMC coordinator to send me your Letter of Accommodation at the beginning of the term, and no later than two weeks before the first in-class scheduled test or exam requiring accommodation (if applicable). After requesting accommodation from PMC, meet with me to ensure accommodation arrangements are made. Please consult the PMC website for the deadline to request accommodations for the formally-scheduled exam (if applicable) at http://www2.carleton.ca/pmc/new-and-current-students/dates-and-deadlines/
Religious Obligation
Write to me with any requests for academic accommodation during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. For more details visit the Equity Services website: http://www2.carleton.ca/equity/
Pregnancy Obligation
Write to me with any requests for academic accommodation during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible after the need for accommodation is known to exist. For more details visit the Equity Services website: http://www2.carleton.ca/equity/
Medical Certificate
The following is a link to the official medical certificate accepted by Carleton University for the deferral of final examinations or assignments in undergraduate courses. To access the form, please go to http://www.carleton.ca/registrar/forms
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