EEL 2880 Spring 2012 Page 1 Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringEEL 2880 - ENGINEERING SOFTWARE TECHNIQUESSpring 2012Instructor : Dr. Herman WatsonOffice Hours : by appointmentMonday 11:00 am -12:30 pmTuesday & Thursday 3:00 – 5:00 pmOffice : EC - 3951Sec. Phone : 305.348.2807Email : [email protected] (Note underscore)Classroom/Time: U01: M,W,F - EC 3239 10:00 - 10:50 am: U02: T, Th – EC2834 5:00 - 6:15 pmWeb Page : http://web.eng.fiu.edu/watsonh/Catalog Description:Engineering problem solving process, overview of a generalized computing system, software development, real-life engineering applications, computational implications. (3 Credits)Textbook:Deitel & DeitelC How to ProgramISBN 0-13-240416-8Course Objectives:Through successful completion of the course, the student will:Understand the stages of the engineering problem solving process andtheir relationship to the development of software for its implementation.Learn the C programming language, as a vehicle for the solution ofengineering problems.Contribution of course to meeting the professional component:Engineering ScienceEngineering DesignRelationship of course to program outcome:(k) In the course EEE 2880 the student will have to show an ability to use the techniques,skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.EEL 2880 Spring 2012 Page 2Topics Covered:Engineering problem solvingOverview of generalized computing systemC programsControl Structures and Data FilesModular programming with FunctionsArrays and MatricesPointersStructuresIntroduction to C++Grading Scale:A 92-100A- 90-92B+ 88-90B 82-88B- 80-82C+ 78-80C 72-78C- 70-72D+ 68-70D 62-68D- 60-62F < 60There are no makeup exams offeredDepartment Regulations Concerning Incomplete GradesTo qualify for an Incomplete, a student:1. Must contact (e.g., phone, email, etc.) the instructor or secretary before or during missed portion of class2. Must be passing the course prior to that part of the course that is not completed3. Must make up the incomplete work through the instructor of the course4. Must see the Instructor. All missed work must be finished before last two weeks of the following term.EEL 2880 Spring 2012 Page 3Policies:● Academic Misconduct: For work submitted, it is expected that each student will submit their own original work. Any evidence of duplication, cheating or plagiarism will result at least a failing grade for the course. ● Unexcused Absences: Two unexcused absences are permitted during the term. More than two will result in the loss of points from your final grade. (1 point per absence above two, 3 points per absence above 5).● Excused Absences: Only emergency medical situations or extenuating circumstances are excused with proper documentation. After reviewing documentation you are required to email a description of the excuse and absence dates as a written record.● On Time: Being late is not be tolerated. As in the workplace, on time arrival and preparation are required. Two “lates” are equivalent to one absence. (Leaving class early is counted the same as tardy.)● Deadlines: Assignments are due at the beginning of the class period on the date specified. Assignments submitted late (within 1 week) will receive half credit.● DO NOT send assignments by email.● Instructor reserves right to change course materials or dates as necessary."Florida International University is a community dedicated to generating and imparting knowledge through excellent teaching and research, the rigorous and respectful exchange of ideas, and community service. All students should respect the right of others to have an equitable opportunity to learn and honestly to demonstrate the quality of their learning. Therefore, allstudents are expected to adhere to a standard of academic conduct, which demonstrates respect for themselves, their fellow students, and the educational mission of the University. All students are deemed by the University to understand that if they are found responsible for academicmisconduct, they will be subject to the Academic Misconduct procedures and sanctions, as outlined in the Student Handbook." Grading: There are no makeup exams offered. No extra credit is available. Grading is closed the last week of classes.Grading Points DistributionTopic PercentageExam 1 no makeup 25%Exam 2 no makeup 25%Final no makeup 25%Individual Project 15%Homework 5%Quiz 5%I have read and acknowledge the policies and procedures described in this Syllabus.Name_________________________________________________Date____________________EEL 2880 Spring 2012 Page 4Class Schedule: Three times a week, 50 minutes each session: M W FTwice a week, 75 minutes each session: T ThWk Date Topic Homework1 01/09/12 Introduction, Flow Charts 01 Flow Chart2 01/16/12 (MLK Holiday Monday 01/16) Integrated Development Environments02 Install IDE3 01/23/12 Objects / Expressions 03 Operators Quiz14 01/30/12 Expressions / Statements 04 Binary Print5 02/06/12 Statements Quiz26 02/13/12 Review / Exam 17 02/20/12 Project Assigned / Arrays & Strings 05 Deitel Problems8 02/27/12 Pointers 06 Shuffle Deck9 03/05/12 Functions Exercise 1 (Due Thur/Fri)07 Play 2 Hands10 03/12/12 Spring Break Quiz311 03/19/12 Review / Exam 2 (03/19 Monday - Last Drop)12 03/26/12 Structures, File I/O 08 Chap 10,1113 04/02/12 Structures, File I/O / Exercise 2 (Due Mon/Tue)09 Plumbing14 04/09/12 Structures, File I/O / Other Languages Quiz415 04/16/12 Review /Exercise 3 (Mon/Tue) Project Due16 04/23/12 Final