CIS 127 - C++ Programming I

1. Demonstrate proficiency with fundamental programming constructs in C++, including variables, assignments, decision-making (branches), and loops.
2. Utilize arrays and vectors to store, access, and manipulate collections of data efficiently.
3. Design and implement user-defined functions to structure code, transfer data by value or reference, and promote code reuse.
4. Apply object-oriented programming principles, including the creation and use of classes, objects, and inheritance.
5. Work with pointers to manage memory and facilitate data manipulation in functions and classes.
6. Develop structured, portable, and maintainable C++ programs that integrate core programming and object-oriented concepts.

1. Introduction to C++
   1. Overview of programming and problem-solving
   2. Console input/output, comments, whitespace, and errors
   3. Using IDEs and the C++ development environment
2. Variables and Assignments
   1. Primitive data types: int, double, char, strings
   2. Constants, type conversions, arithmetic operations
   3. Random numbers, debugging, and style guidelines
3. Branches and Decision-Making
   1. If-else statements, switch statements, logical operators
   2. Boolean logic, string and character operations
   3. Conditional expressions
4. Loops
   1. While loops, for loops, nested loops
   2. Loop control: break, continue, and scope
5. Arrays and Vectors
   1. Single and multi-dimensional arrays
   2. Vectors and dynamic containers
   3. Iteration, modification, and common operations
6. User-Defined Functions
   1. Function creation, parameters, and return types
   2. Pass by value vs. pass by reference
7. Objects and Classes
   1. Introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP)
   2. Class definition, constructors, accessors/mutators
8. Pointers and Dynamic Memory
   1. Pointer basics, dynamic allocation, and memory management
   2. Copy constructors, destructors, and smart pointers

Lab work: 30-50%

Assessment: 5-15%

Facilitate discussion: 5-15%

Collaborative/Peer Learning: 0-15%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None