Description
This module introduces fundamental programming constructs within the C++ language. Students will use a problem based approach to develop skills fundamental to all object oriented programming languages.
Aims
The aim of this Module is to provide the student with : the ability to plan, develop and test object–oriented computer programs for a range of routine programming problems.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Create and run programs written in an object-oriented programming language using an integrated development environment
2. Identify classes and solve routine programming problems
3. Create re-usable software routines in an object-oriented programming language.
4. Utilise standard class library functionality
Indicative Content
1 Object oriented program development
Use an object oriented program development environment, creating source code, compilation, linking, execution de−bugging and development.
2 Introduction to Object Orientation
Read, understand and modify small object-oriented programs.
3 Programming constructs:
Make use of declarations, data types, assignment, operators, selection, iteration and functions for a range of programming problems.
4 Aggregate types
Arrays and algorithms − increased programming power. Storage, access and direct access to computer memory (pointers). Classes and structs.
5 Program Development and Testing
Pseudo−code and step−wise refinement, use of functions as program units for organisation and also for efficiency.
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Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 12 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 0 |
| Practical Activity | 40 |
| Assessment | 80 |
| Independent | 68 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
