Code Complete, 2nd edition, Steve McConnell, Microsoft Press, 2004.

You need this book. Not only do you need this book for this course, but if you plan on making a career of software development you need to read this book several times, sleep with it under your pillow, and eat it for breakfast. It is the definitive introduction and reference on writing industrial-quality code. It is very readable, and bursting at the seams with great advice and tasty food for thought. This book is your friend.