This course introduces programming in C++ and teaches the core computer science concepts of variables, branching, loops, vectors, and functions. Introduces object oriented programming with classes and inheritance. Covers use of pointers and streams. Teaches a variety of good coding practices, including iterative development, code formatting, avoiding common errors and debugging techniques.

Zyante’s Programming in C++ course provides a highly interactive “learn by doing” experience. This is especially significant for computer programming which is a hands-on field in which students learn best by trying ideas in code. Zyante’s offerings explain concepts with a variety of tools: animations, question sets, interactive exercises, and video demonstrations that both engage students and provide very effective ways of explaining concepts that students often struggle with.

Zyante has also tightly integrated various aspects of the course - the reading material, the video lecture, the self-assessment questions, the programming development environment - thus providing a clear learning path.

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After completing this course, students will be able to:

Use standard input and output, and understand common syntax errors
Declare and initialize variables with valid identifiers
Develop programs that branch based on user input
Combine loops and arrays/lists, and develop programs with multiple arrays/lists
Write a function/method, then return from a function/method and parameterize a function
Initialize class variables with class constructor
Create derived and abstract classes
Write a recursive function
Use binary search, O notation, and algorithm analysis

Topic Number	Topic Title	Subtopics
1	Introduction to C++	Programming (general) Programming basics Comments and whitespace Errors and warnings Computers and programs (general) Computer tour Language history Problem solving Why programming Why whitespace matters C++ example: Salary Calculation C++ example: Married-couple names
2	Variables / Assignments	Variables and assignments (general) Variables (int) Identifiers Arithmetic expressions (general) Arithmetic expressions (int) Example: Health data Floating-point numbers (double) Scientific notation for floating-point literals Constant variables Using math functions Integer division and modulo Type conversions Binary Characters Strings Integer overflow Numeric data types Unsigned Random numbers Debugging Auto (since C++11) Style guidelines C++ example: Salary calculation with variables C++ example: Married-couple names with variables
3	Branches	If-else branches (general) If-else More if-else Equality and relational operators Detecting ranges (general) Detecting ranges with if-else statements Logical operators Order of evaluation Example: Toll calculation Switch statements Boolean data type String comparisons String access operations Character operations More string operations Conditional expressions Floating-point comparison Short circuit evaluation C++ example: Salary calculation with branches C++ example: Search for name using branches
4	Loops	Loops (general) While loops More while examples For loops More for loop examples Loops and strings Nested loops Developing programs incrementally Break and continue Variable name scope Enumerations C++ example: Salary calculation with loops C++ example: Domain name validation with loops
5	Arrays / Vectors	Array concept (general) Vectors Array iteration drill Iterating through vectors Multiple vectors Vector resize Vector push_back Loop-modifying or copying/comparing vectors Swapping two variables (General) Debugging example: Reversing a vector Arrays vs. vectors Two-dimensional arrays Char arrays / C strings String library functions Char library functions: ctype C++ example: Annual salary tax rate calculation with vectors C++ example: Domain name validation with vectors
6	User-Defined Functions	User-defined function basics Return Reasons for defining functions Functions with branches/loops Unit testing (functions) How functions work Functions: Common errors Pass by reference Functions with string/vector parameters Functions with C string parameters Scope of variable/function definitions Default parameter values Function name overloading Parameter error checking Preprocessor and include Separate files C++ example: Salary calculation with functions C++ example: Domain name validation with functions
7	Objects and Classes	Objects: Introduction Using a class Defining a class Inline member functions Mutators, accessors, and private helpers Initialization and constructors Classes and vectors/classes Separate files for classes Choosing classes to create Unit testing (classes) Constructor overloading Constructor initializer lists The ‘this’ implicit parameter Operator overloading Overloading comparison operators Vector ADT Namespaces Static data members and functions C++ example: Salary calculation with classes C++ example: Domain name availability with classes
8	Pointers	Why pointers? Pointer basics Operators: new, delete, and -> String functions with pointers A first linked list Memory regions: Heap/Stack Destructors Memory leaks Copy constructors Copy assignment operator Rule of three C++ example: Employee list using vectors
9	Streams	Output and input streams Output formatting Input string stream Output string stream File input File output C++ example: Parsing and validating input files C++ example: Saving and retrieving program data Overloading stream operators
10	Inheritance	Derived classes Access by members of derived classes Overriding member functions Polymorphism and virtual member functions Abstract classes: Introduction (generic) Abstract classes Is-a versus has-a relationships UML C++ example: Employees and overriding class functions C++ example: Employees using an abstract class
11	Recursion	Recursion: Introduction Recursive functions Recursive algorithm: Search Adding output statements for debugging Creating a recursive function Recursive math functions Recursive exploration of all possibilities Stack overflow C++ example: Recursively output permutations
12	Exceptions	Exception basics Exceptions with functions Multiple handlers C++ example: Generate number format exception
13	Templates	Function templates Class templates C++ example: Map values using a function template
14	Containers	Range-based for loop List Pair Map Set Queue Deque find() function sort() function
15	Searching and Sorting Algorithms	Searching and algorithms Binary search O notation Algorithm analysis Sorting: Introduction Selection sort Insertion sort Quicksort Merge sort
16	Final Exam	Final Exam

StraighterLine suggests, though does not require, that students take Pre-Calculus or its equivalent before enrolling in this course.

This course does not require a text.

StraighterLine provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher.

If you have chosen a Partner College to award credit for this course, your final grade will be based upon that college’s grading scale. Only passing scores will be considered by Partner Colleges for an award of credit.

There are a total of 1000 points in the course:

Topic	Assessment	Points Available
1	Chapter 1: Introduction to C++	33
2	Chapter 2: Variables / Assignments	33
3	Chapter 3: Branches	33
4	Chapter 4: Loops	33
5	Chapter 5: Arrays / Vectors	33
6	Chapter 6: User-Defined Functions	33
7	Chapter 7: Objects and Classes	33
8	Chapter 8: Pointers	33
8	Midterm Exam	205
9	Chapter 9: Streams	33
10	Chapter 10: Inheritance	33
11	Chapter 11: Recursion	33
12	Chapter 12: Exceptions	33
13	Chapter 13: Templates	33
14	Chapter 14: Containers	33
15	Chapter 15: Searching and Sorting Algorithms	33
16	Final Exam	300
Total		1000

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9/8/14 by adelbertavila

I am a high school teacher and needed this for recertification. Great refresher.

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9/8/14 by adelbertavila

I am a high school teacher and needed this for recertification. Great refresher.

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8/9/14 by emdenchu

Coming from a non CS background, this course did a great job in guiding me through the basics of programming in C++. I would definitely recommend this course to students who are trying to learn programming from the ground up.

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8/9/14 by swayamwara1

I think it is a great course for any person learning C++ for the first time. It is extensive with a lot of codes to refer to and learning assignments as well.

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