Course Syllabus

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Course Description and Objectives | Course Requisite Technical Skills | Time Expectation | Textbooks and Materials | Assignments and Grading | Course Policies | Student Rights & Responsibilities | Taking Proctored Assessments | Your Email Account | Student Resources | Technical Support | Accommodation Policy and Statements | NOVA Online Policies and Procedures | Course Summary (Assignment Schedule and Critical Dates)


Course Title: ITP 232 - C++ Programming II (3 credits)

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Course Description and Objectives

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Time Expectation

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Course Requisite Technical Skills

In order to succeed in this online course, you must be comfortable working with technology. At a minimum, you must possess the following technical skills:

  • Ability to use the Internet in an effective and efficient manner, including installation and management of browser plug-ins and add-ons
  • Basic knowledge about the operation of a computer, file management, and software installation
  • Working knowledge of the Canvas learning management system
  • Capable of using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Proficient searching the web for information
  • Able to download and print information from websites
  • Able to download, view, and/or print PDF files

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Textbooks and Materials

Application Software

Office 365: NOVA students have access to Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus for free. It is available for both PC users and Mac users. Remember, Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription-based cloud service and is only free while a student. You can find more information about Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus on its website.

You can access Office 365 by going to: http://office.vccs.edu. Use your full VCCS student email address as your username (username@email.vccs.edu) , and your VCCS student password to log into the site. This is the password you use to login at My NOVA for access to student email, Canvas, and NovaConnect. Then follow Microsoft’s directions to set up the software.

If you need assistance with the access to Microsoft Office 365, please check the Microsoft Website above and contact Microsoft.

Google Apps: Your VCCS email is packaged with Google Apps, including Docs, Slides, Calendar, etc. You may check out the main features you have available to use by visiting the Google Apps for Education website.

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Assignments and Grading

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Course Policies

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All completed assignments will be graded no later than seven days after the due date, and sooner when possible.

Incompletes

Withdraw from the Course

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Student Rights & Responsibilities

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Taking Proctored Assessments

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Your Email Account

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Student Resources

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Technical Support

For technical assistance, please visit the NOVA Online IT Support website for contact information and support resources.

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Accommodation Policy and Statements

External Tools Used in the Course

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YouTube

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You can find the transcript of a YouTube video by clicking More and then select Transcript.

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NOVA Online Policies and Procedures

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Course Summary:

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