Coding and Programming in C++ Language II (7261-229) - Introduction

ELEMENTARY CODING AND PROGRAMMING IN C++

Aims

To enable students to:

1· prepare and edit C++ source code

2· compile and execute C++ programs

3· create simple C++ programs with an acceptable layout and structure

4· use C++ to produce executable programs to solve given problems

5· write clear user instructions for the operation of a program

Schedule

Introduction

Program Preparation - creating and compiling source code to produce

executable programs.

Components of a C++ source file - sample structure, data types and their use,
the pre-processor, functions.

Simple input and output - interacting with the user

Code presentation and maintenance - indentation, case, comments and

documentation.

Operations - assigning values to variables, use of arithmetic operations,

operator precedence.

Control Structures - decision making and loops.

Assessments - one multiple choice written test, three programming

assignments, all to be completed in class.

Notes

Throughout the notes text appearing in courier represents computer related

information, such as C++ keywords, assembly statements, contents of
memory locations, etc.

Words appearing in bold relate to learning objectives in the students log book.

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Coding and Programming in C++ Language II (7261-229) - Introduction

Reading

Students are not expected to buy books on the subject, though the following
may be of use:

6· First Course in C++ by Mark Harman and Ray Jones (McGraw Hill, 1997).

7· C++ Primer Plus 3rd Edition by Stephen Prata (Sams, 1998).

8· Mastering C++ Programming by Arthur Chapman (MacMillan Master

Series, 1998).

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