Course Description

C++ for non-C Programmers

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Benefits

The student learns the syntax of the C++ language, basic object oriented concepts, and common techniques for programming, object-orientation, and problem-solving using the C++ language. 

Audience

Programmers needing to create or maintain programs written using the C++ language.

Prerequisites

Programming experience is required, preferably with a third-generation language such as COBOL or PL/I, etc. No prior knowledge of the C language is required.

Related Materials

In addition to the student handouts, the student should have access to the following manual:

C/C++ Applications Reference Manual (ARM).

• C++ syntax (ANSI/ISO standard)
• Fundamental C++ programming constructs
• Arithmetic, looping, and conditional logic
• Stream I/O (cin and cout)
• Object-oriented benefits and features
• Classes and objects
• Encapsulation
• Declaration, Definition, and Instantiation
• Function and operator overloading
• Inheritance
• File I/O
• Pointers and references
• Constructor and Destructor functions
• Polymorphism

Exercises

There are 15 hands-on exercises. The labs may be run using any available text editor and available ANSI compiant C++ compiler. Upon request, IDEs such as Visual Studio may be used.