Overview Objective Materials grading Exam ELI Policies and Procedures Contacting the Instructor Beginning the Course
ITP 100: Software Design (3 Credits)

Overview

In this course, you will learn how to design programming solutions to common processing problems in information systems. Survey methods and styles of structured modular design using flowcharing and pseudocode.

The following are required for entry into this course:

  • MTH151 or higher or
  • pass Math Placement test for MTH151
Top  

Objectives

 

If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to:

  1. Identify programming terminology and basic mechanics of programming necessary for success in programming courses;
  2. Describe the structured design building blocks applied within programming solutions;
  3. Illustrate structured design using an appropriation notational language (such as pseudo code and/or flow charting);
  4. Design the core concepts of object-oriented design;
  5. Illustrate O-O designs using the standard Unified Modeling Language using an appropriate design tool.
Top  

Materials

 

The required textbook for this course is:

  • Programming Logic and Design, 4th Edition, by Tony Gaddis
Top  
Grading
 

Your course grade will be determined according to the following percentages:

Assignment
Percentage of Grade
Quizzes
5
Homework
15
Unit Discussion (6)
10
Course Project (1)
10
Exams (4)
60
Total
100

 

Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least three of the four exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

Grading Scale
Grade
Points
Percent
A
900-1000
90-100
B
800-899
80-89
C
700-799
70-79
D
600-699
60-69
F
0-599
Less than 59

 

Top  

Exams

 

There are four proctored exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

 
Top  

ELI Policies and Procedures

  This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822.
Top  

Beginning the Course
 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.