Introduction to C++

Course Outline

An Introduction to C++
Series: C++
Weeks: 8
Cost: $200
CEU Credits: 3.0

Overview:

C++ is an oldie but goodie---a wonderful programming language to learn if you like to get down and dirty--and one that is frequently required in many schools and universities. This 8 week course is for aspiring programmers who have had no previous exposure to programming, and would like to be able to write their own C++ programs. Experienced programmers are welcome also!

Objectives:

To learn how to compile and execute a C++ program
To learn what Data is and why it's important in a computer program
To learn what a C++ variable and a constant is
To learn the C++ Data types
To learn what operations can be performed on data
To learn what operations can be performed on C++ data
To learn what a C++ Selection structure is
To learn how to work with the C++ If structure
To learn the C++ Switch statement
To learn how to work with C++ loops
To learn C++ Object Oriented Design Principles
To learn what a C++ function and method is and how to create one
To learn what Method Overloading is
To learn how to create C++ Instantiable classes
To learn the difference between a C++ Startup class and a C++ Instantiable class
To learn how to 'protect' data in a C++ class
To learn what a C++ Set and Get method is
To learn what a C++ Mutator method is
To learn what a C++ Accessor method is
To learn how to implement Inheritance in a C++ program
To learn the difference between a C++ Superclass and a C++ Subclass
To learn the difference between an Interface and Inheritance
To learn how to create a C++ Array
To learn the difference between a one and a multi-dimensional array
To learn how to create an Array of C++ objects
To learn what a C++ Pointer is
To learn what computer memory is and how it can be addressed
To learn the types of problems that can be solved using C++ Pointers
To learn Pointer Arithmetic is

Prerequisites:

No prerequisites.

TEXTBOOKS:

Learn to Program with C++, by John Smiley

SOFTWARE:

Free download of Borland's C++ Batch compiler.

Table of Contents

Week 1:	Planning and Development, Getting Comfortable with C++
Programming the Easy Way The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Getting Comfortable with C++ Writing our First C++ Program Elements of a C++ Program
Week 2:	C++ Data, Selection Structures
Computer Data Variables, Constants C++ Data Types Operations on Data Selection Structures The IF Statement The Switch Statement Creating Windows in C++
Week 3:	Loops, Creating Your Own Function and Methods
Loops The For Loop While Loops C++ Methods Method Overloading
Week 4:	Creating Objects from Instantiable Classes, Controlling Access to your Objects
Creating an Instantiable Class Creating Objects from your Classes Class Constructors Class Contracts Overloaded Constructors Class Variables Class Finalizers Instance Variables C++ Set and Get Methods C++ Accessor and Mutator Methods
Week 5:	Inheritance and Interfaces
Inheritances Interfaces Superclass and Subclass creation
Week 6:	Arrays
What's an Array Declaring and Initializing an Array Adding Data to an Array Problems with Arrays Single and Multidimensional Arrays Creating Arrays of Objects
Week 7:	Arrays, Pointers
What's a Pointer Memory and Memory Addresses Pointer Arithmetic
Week 8:	Error Handling
Common Beginner Errors Runtime Errors/Logic Errors C++ Error Handling C++ Exceptions

	John Smiley


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