FIT1048 - Fundamentals of C++ - Monash University

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Overview

This unit introduces programming fundamentals and the C++ language to students. The unit provides a foundational understanding of program design and implementation of algorithms to solve simple problems. Fundamental programming control structures, built in and complex data-types and mechanisms for modularity will be presented in C++. This unit also places a focus on object-oriented design principles, using object-oriented design as a process for program design and problem solving. More advanced object-oriented programming topics such as inheritance and polymorphism will also be covered. Other C++ fundamentals such as pointers and the STL will be presented, as will implementations of algorithms and data structures used in problem solving.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Ms Cheryl Howard

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Design, implement, compile, execute and debug programs using fundamental C++ constructs;

Apply fundamental programming control structures, including conditional statements, iteration and recursion to solve programming problems;

Apply object-oriented design principles, including inheritance and polymorphism, to solve programming problems;

Create C++ programs using pointers to demonstrate an understanding of efficient memory use and management;

Troubleshoot C++ program code using an Integrated Development Environment and its tools.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - In-semester assessment

2 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories

Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.

Learning resources

Technology resources

All coding for the unit will be undertaken using the Visual Studio development environment. While students may use any IDE they feel most comfortable with for code development, all demonstration and instruction will be done using Visual Studio. Also note that all assignments MUST be submitted as a Visual Studio project. Projects based on other IDEs will not be accepted for marking. Visual Studio is available for use in all FIT student labs.

Availability in areas of study

Games development
Mobile apps developments
Web development