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Apr 19, 2024
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Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CSD 233 C++ Programming5 credits
This class teaches C++ programming language, its specific features, and the advantages they present for software development. The topics include pointers and memory management, reference parameters, c-strings and arrays as primitive data types, class inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, use of virtual functions and templates, and exceptions.
Prerequisites: CS 143 as either a prerequisite or corequisite
Students who completed CS 143 meet the prerequisite.
Quarters Offered: Winter
Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Use correct C++ syntax when writing programs
- Name and use C++ data types
- Explain the difference between pass-by-value and pass-by-reference function parameters in C++, and use pass-by-reference parameters to return values from functions
- Explain the concept of pointers and dynamic memory management in C++, and use pointers effectively in programs
- Explain and illustrate the advantages and challenges direct memory access presents for programmers in C++, and demonstrate the use of safe memory management techniques
- Use arrays and c-strings in programs
- Use class inheritance, polymorphism, and virtual functions in C++
- Justify the need for exceptions, write exception-throwing and exception - handling code, and create exception classes
- Create template functions and classes in C++
- Use C++ STL library
- Implement data structures such as lists and trees using pointers
- Write medium-sized programs in C++
Total Hours: 60 Lecture Hours: 40 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20
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