Programming in C++ (H7126)
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Programming in C++
Module H7126
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will further enhance students' software capabilities by introducing object orientated theory and programming practice using C++ in an Engineering context.
Topics will be theoretically introduced and studied in lectures and then put into practice in a computer laboratory project. The topics included are:
- Advance programming concepts such as inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, encapsulation, and overloading
- Memory, pointers and memory safety
- Compilers and linker toolchain concepts, debuggers
- STL Templates
- Exceptions
- Best programming practices
- Software design, development cycles, testing and quality
Real world engineering problems will be solved using useful constructs such as
- Stacks and queues
- Recursion and iteration
- Sorting
AHEP4 Learning Outcomes
C1, C2, C3, C6, C9, C10, C12, M1, M2, M3, M6, M9, M10, M12
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of object orientated programming within the context of C++
Design and implement methods to mitigate the potential dangers of programming in C++
Design and analyses a suitable algorithm to solve a given task
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Software Exercise | T2 Week 6 | 40.00% |
| Software Exercise | A2 Week 1 | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00000001110 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 00000000111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111000 |
| Spring Semester | Laboratory | 1 hour | 11111110000 |
How to read the week pattern
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