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),  Bachelor of Science (Professional Software Development)

Aims & Objectives:

• 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.

Teaching Methods:

Lecture (24 hrs), Tutorials (labs) (24 hrs)

Assessment:

Examination, Assignment, Tests

Content:

• Exceptions
• Reference parameters
• C++ strings vs. char pointers
• Containers, iterators and standard algorithms
• Defensive memory management
• Essential C++ idioms 

• Class design, encapsulation, responsibilities, class relationships
• Inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes, delegation, inheritance vs. containment
• OO application design. Coding to an interface

• 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.