Module 26266 (2013)

Syllabus page 2013/2014

06-26266
C/C++
Level 2/I

Hayo Thielecke
10 credits in Semester 2

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Outline

The module introduces the C/C++ family of programming languages, including programming language design issues arising from the various extensions of C that have been developed. The module assumes some familiarity with programming in Java, and it will emphasise the differences between C-style languages and Java, such as garbage collection vs memory management and pointers.

Aims

The aims of this module are to:

  • To present the main features of the C/C++ family of programming languages
  • To introduce students to programming styles appropriate for C and/or C++

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to: Assessed by:
1 program in C, with due care of memory management issues. Examination, Continuous Assessment
2 describe a number of different extensions (such as Objective C, C-sharp), and the ways in which they differ. Examination, Continuous Assessment
3 demonstrate knowledge of the programming language design issues arising from these variants (e.g. garbage collection vs memory management, dynamic vs static typing). Examination, Continuous Assessment
4 Students will be able to write programs using the main features of C++. Examination, Continuous Assessment

Restrictions, Prerequisites and Corequisites

Restrictions:

None

Prerequisites:

06-18190 Software Workshop

Co-requisites:

None

Teaching

Teaching Methods:

Eleven two-hour weekly lectures plus eleven two-hour demonstrator-supervised laboratory sessions.

Contact Hours:

45

Assessment

  • Sessional: 1.5 hr examination (80%), continuous assessment (20%).
  • Supplementary (where allowed): By examination only (100%).

Recommended Books

TitleAuthor(s)Publisher, Date
The C Programming Language Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie Prentice Hall , 1998
Advanced C++ Programming Styles and Idioms James O. Coplien Addison Wesley ,

Detailed Syllabus

  1. Strings, arrays and pointers; string operations and buffer overflow
  2. Pointers and linked lists
  3. Trees in C: struct and union, enum and switch
  4. Memory management; stack vs heap allocation
  5. Polymorphism, structures and function pointers
  6. C++ classes and objects
  7. C++ templates

Last updated: 3 June 2013

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