Programming in C++ (898F3)
Programming in C++
Module 898F3
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
After a review of the basic concepts of the C++-language, the students are introduced to object oriented programming in C++ and its application to scientific computing. This includes writing and using classes and templates, operator overloading, inheritance, exceptions and error handling.
Module learning outcomes
Understanding of the basics of computer architecture and ability to compile, run and debug C++ programs under linux.
Understanding of the concept of classes and be ability to implement them in a C++ program.
Familiarity with the C++ standard template library and its application to container classes.
Ability to implement solutions to common problems in numerical computing and graphical representation of results.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Take Away paper | Semester 1 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 5 | 50.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 9 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Practical | 2 hours | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Fabrizio Salvatore
Convenor, Assess convenor
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