Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Unit code: HIT3172
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 Semester or equivalent |
| Contact hours | 54 hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn, Sarawak |
| Prerequisites | |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering), Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunication and Network Engineering)/ Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Software Engineering),Aims and objectives
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit of study will be able to:
Students who successfully complete this unit of study will be able to:
- use C++ features that replace C constructs to make C++ a safer and more flexible programming language
- correctly use the features offered by C++ for Object-Oriented Programming
- write class components that protect data integrity and produce classes that are re-usable and maintainable
- design class responsibilities and relationships with the aim of maximising class cohesion and minimising class dependencies
- use the generic programming features of C++ including the STL
- design and implement reliable and maintainable object-oriented applications of moderate complexity composed of several classes.
Content
Correct use of C++ features for robust applications:
- Exceptions
- Reference parameters
- C++ strings vs. char pointers
- Containers, iterators and standard algorithms
- Defensive memory management
- Essential C++ idioms
Correct use of object-oriented features for maintainable applications:
- Class design, encapsulation, responsibilities, class relationships
- Inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes, delegation, inheritance vs. containment
- OO application design. Coding to an interface
Generic programming in C++ :
- function and class templates
- basic STL collections, iterators, algorithms
References
Josuttis, NM, Object-oriented Programming in C++. Wiley, 2002.Lippman, SB, Jajoie, J, Moo, C++ Primer, 4th edn, Addison Wesley, 2005.
