CIS 1.5 MX Spring 2008

Computers are very dumb, they cannot think for themselves. You have to figure out how to solve a problem, and then tell the computer what to steps to take. Computers will do exactly what you tell them to do. They are very obedient and loyal. The key is to understand how to talk to a computer. In this class you will be learning the C++ Language; a computer programming language used to create programs on the computer. Once you understand C++ you will be able to tell the computer to do a wide range of tasks. Learning and practicing C++ takes time. You should expect to spend at least 10-15 hours per week preparing and running programming assignments. Please set aside enough time during your week to work on the assignments in this class.

You need both time and ambition to succeed. You need ambition to make use of the time you have to learn. You need time to give your ambition the fuel it needs to complete tasks. When you have both, you have the power accomplish new tasks.

Topics Outline:

CIS 1.5 Topics Outline:

I Introductory concepts  simple programs, declaration and assignment statements, printing using cout, for loops, simple conditional statements, data types int, char, and double, arithmetic ops, precedence rules, standard library of functions

II Reading Data  reading using cin, interactive I/O, while loops, if else statement, use of files for input/output

III Functions introduction to functions in C++, programmer defined functions, prototypes, parameters, return types, void and parameterless functions, reference parameters

IV Additional Control Structures – do-while loops, nested loops, nested if, logical and relational operators (optional: break, continue, and switch statements)

V Arrays one dimensional arrays, using arrays with functions

VI Strings using the C++ string class, string manipulation using functions of the string class and programmer defined functions

VII Sorting and Searching simple sorting and searching algorithms

VIII Simple Classes (corresponds to structures in C) defining and using a behavior-less class (a class without member functions)

IX Base Systems  binary, decimal, and hexadecimal systems

X Additional Computer Science Topics compilation and execution, parts of a computer system, history of computing, etc.

Textbook for the class:

Problem Solving with C++: Jones & Harrow

Index for the book

Recommended (worth a look at):
C++ Without Fear, Prentice Hall (author: Brian Overland)

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If you use AOL or AIM you may contact me using the following AIM screen name:   My email address is: cis1.5@lawrencegoetz.com Office hours are after class in my office 2112N. However if you need help at another time, please check with me before hand. 718-951-5000 x2050

Training Videos

C++ Tutorial
CIS 1.5 Smart Tutor - As of Sept it was for C.

Code Lab - Practice C++
Access Code: CUN-BRO-8476-0
Click "register" in the upper right corner Choose "I am a student in a course ..." and click CONTINUE Enter the Section Access Code: CUN-BRO-8476-0