Courses

 Course Description

This course presents advanced programming concepts in the C++ programming language. Advanced aspects of program design methodologies will be studied, evaluated, and applied in the design of complex C++ programs. C++ features that will be covered include classes and data abstraction, operator overloading, inheritance, polymorphism, templates, exception handling, and file structures.

By successfully completing this course you will earn 3 units of college credit.

 Course Objectives

• Consider, analyze, and evaluate information systems in terms of their key components: hardware, software, data, procedures, and people.
• Apply systems concepts in the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of information technology problems.
• Design, implement, and evaluate an appropriate and secure computer-based system, process, component, or program to satisfy required specifications.
• Construct O-O C++ programming solutions for re-use that incorporate encapsulation, data abstraction, and information hiding.
• Verify program correctness through the development of sound test plans and the implementation of comprehensive test cases.
• Construct multiple-file, or multiple-module C++ programming solutions that use class hierarchies, inheritance, and polymorphism to reuse existing design and code.
• Analyze technical information, as well as listen effectively to, communicate orally with, and prepare memos, reports and documentation for a wide range of audiences.
• Investigate and assess new sources of information and learning opportunities to stay abreast of emerging information and computing technologies.
• List career paths related to the program of study, as well as any qualifications and/or professional certifications that may be associated with those careers.

 Course Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to write programs that read and write from data files.
• Create a C++ class that demonstrates the proper use of data abstraction and encapsulation.
• Use inheritance to produce a class that has an “isa” relationship.
• Create a program that uses operator overloading as a public interface to private data.
• Prepare a technical report or presentation on some advanced aspect of the C++ programming language.
• Research and identify career paths related to the C++ program of study.
• Document career paths related to the C++ program of study, as well as any qualifications and/or professional certifications that may be associated withthose careers.