ITCS 2530 - C++ Programming 1

Credit Hours: 4.00

Objectives:

1. Create programs using C++ language basics.
   1. Explain the differences between C and C++ languages.
   2. Explain the basic structure of C++ programs, and the compile and linking process.
   3. Use built-in data types in programs.
   4. Develop programs using interactive and file I/O.
2. Create programs using Control structures.
   1. Use IF structure to test for numeric, char, and string values.
   2. Explain the uses of looping structures and contrast the differences between DO, WHILE, and FOR.
   3. Develop programs using decisions and loops.
3. Create programs using Functions.
   1. State the purpose of prototyping in compilation and linking.
   2. Properly use sub-functions to organize program and reduce redundant code.
   3. Explain variable scope and storage class as they apply to visibility and lifetime.
   4. Develop programs with multiple functions, passing arguments between functions either by value or by reference.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will create program(s) that include most facets of outcome #1 with arrays, structures, classes and objects, with simple file I/O and pointer use.

Objectives:

1. Create programs using Arrays.
   1. Define array of any data type and effectively use array in program.
   2. Pass array between functions for reading or for updating.
   3. Explain internal differences between integer and char arrays.
2. Create programs using Structures.
   1. Define simple and/or nested structures to group related data.
   2. Use structures in program, pass and/or return structures between functions.
3. Create programs using Classes and Objects.
   1. Specify simple classes with constructors and destructors.
   2. Use private and public access specifiers to define class that achieve information encapsulation.
   3. Create program(s) that pass and/or return class object(s) between functions.
4. Create programs using Pointers
   1. Explain the use of address of operator &.
   2. Process and pass arrays using pointer notation.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. C++ language basics, built in simple data types
2. Interactive and simple file I/O
3. Control structures - decisions and loops
4. Functions
5. Structures
6. Classes and objects
7. Arrays and pointers