CIS 127 - C++ Programming I

Description
This course reviews programming basics such as variables, repetition statements, decision statements, arrays and the creation of basic classes. Students learn how to write programs that use functions to transfer data by value or by reference using pointers; implement classes that use header and implementation files, and; write classes that use containers and iterators. Students receive a good foundation in object oriented programming concepts. This language is portable and particularly suited for applications programming.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of STEM
Department: Computer Information Systems
Discipline: CIS

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-04-11 09:07:07
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Describe the various parts of a function, function prototype, function implementation and function call.
Compare and contrast the difference between pass by value and pass by reference.
Design a process for writing C++ classes and implement objects of the class.
Construct classes that use selection and repetition.
Construct classes that read from a file and write to a file.
Create classes that use containers to store different object types.
Use iterators to search through class vectors to locate objects.
Create pointers, compare different pointer types, and assess pointer information.
Design classes that are derived from a superclass.
Create and/or organize data and information into meaningful patterns in order to interpret and draw inferences from it. (CT3)
Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possilbe solutions to problems or issues. (CT8)

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. Introducing C++, Analysis and Design

II. Variables and Assignment

III. Branches

IV. Loops

V. Vectors

VI. Functions

VII. Objects and Classes Part 1

VIII. Objects and Classes Part 2

IX. Pointers

X. Inheritance

XI. Exception Handling

XII. Input and Output

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 30-60%

Facilitated discussion: 0-20%

Group work: 0-10%

Lab work: 10-40%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: MA 98 (C or higher) OR MA 107 OR Higher (C or higher) or ALEKS Score of 30 or Higher
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: IRW 98, IRW 99
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below), Other (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: The instructor must possess knowledge of the current technological environment, 4000 hours of programming experience, knowledge of the C++ programming environment, a good background in object oriented programing, and, above all, and be able to clearly explain all topics covered in the course so that the student will be able to understand the concepts taught.

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit:
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Computer Programming, A.A.A.S.
People Soft Course ID Number: 100138
Course CIP Code: 11.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: Yes
If yes, with which high schools?: Coopersville High School
Essential Abilities/Technical Standards:
None