Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

Following on from FIT1002, this unit introduces the C++ language to students. The unit extends the FIT1002 concepts into more advanced object-oriented programming topics such as inheritance and polymorphism. C++ streams, pointers and arrays, classes, templates and the STL, along with the I/O class hierarchy will be discussed at length. Interactive programming techniques will be used to solve various programming exercises. The unit will give students a deeper understanding of programming and data structures by introducing recursion and dynamic data structures.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will:

• demonstrate an understanding of the history and concepts of the C++ language and how C++ relates to other commercial languages, especially Java;
• be able to write programs making use of the features and capabilities of C++, comprising: Streams, Pointers, arrays and vectors, Classes, inheritance and polymorphism, Templates and the Standard Template Library, The I/O class hierarchy;
• be able to write programs involving abstract and dynamic data structures, and implement algorithms for searching, insertion and deletion;
• be able to implement algorithms that utilise recursion;
• be able to use files for persistent storage of data.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Matthew Butler

Contact hours

2 hrs lectures/wk, 2 hrs tutorials/wk

Prerequisites

FIT1002

Prohibitions

FIT2004, FIT2009

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/units/fit2071.html