Course Title: Programming Using C++
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Programming Using C++
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COSC1252 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
140H Computer Science & Information Technology |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015 |
COSC1252 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018 |
COSC1254 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
140H Computer Science & Information Technology |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015 |
COSC1254 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
171H School of Science |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018 |
COSC2131 |
RMIT University Vietnam |
Undergraduate |
140H Computer Science & Information Technology |
Face-to-Face |
Viet2 2007, Viet1 2009, Viet3 2009, Viet2 2010, Viet1 2011, Viet3 2011, Viet2 2012, Viet1 2013, Viet3 2013, Viet3 2015 |
Course Coordinator: Dr. Xiangmin (Emily) Zhou
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2118
Course Coordinator Email: xiangmin.zhou@rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Enforced Pre-requisites:
COSC1076 Advanced Programming Techniques (C Programming)
OR an equivalent undergraduate course.
Course Description
This course introduces C++ as an object-oriented programming language. The aim is for you to gain a better understanding of OO design and program implementation by using OO language features. The course extends the study of programming techniques developed in pre-requisite course, including use of object-oriented programming, debugging, testing, coding standards and practices, memory management, optimization and software design principles. The course may serve as a foundation for further studies in Computer Science and Software Engineering.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes in BP094 Bachelor of Computer Science:
PLO1: Knowledge - Apply a broad and coherent set of knowledge and skills for developing user-centric computing solutions for contemporary societal challenges.
PLO2: Problem Solving - Apply systematic problem solving and decision-making methodologies to identify, design and implement computing solutions to real world problems, demonstrating the ability to work independently to self-manage processes and projects.
PLO6: Responsibility and Accountability - Demonstrate integrity, ethical conduct, sustainable and culturally inclusive professional standards, including First Nations knowledges and input in designing and implementing computing solutions.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:
- CLO 1: apply C++ features to program design and implementation
- CLO 2: explain object-oriented concepts and describe how they are supported by C++ including identifying the features and peculiarities of the C++ programming language
- CLO 3: use C++ to demonstrate practical experience in developing object-oriented solutions
- CLO 4: design and implement programs using C++
- CLO 5: analyse a problem description and design and build object-oriented software using good coding practices and techniques
- CLO 6: implement an achievable practical application and analyse issues related to object-oriented techniques in the C++ programming language
- CLO 7: use common software patterns in object-oriented design and recognise their applicability to other software development contexts.
Overview of Learning Activities
The learning activities in this course include:
- key concepts will be explained in lectures supported by examples; practical problems will be discussed in tutorials that complement the material delivered in the lectures
- assessment preparation activities will be focussed on projects and problem-solving, to provide practice in the application of theory to programming practice, and allow exploration of concepts, and give feedback on your progress and understanding
- private study should include working through the content as presented in classes and other learning materials, and gaining practice at solving conceptual and technical problems. It is essential to keep up to date with provided class exercises as well as doing your own broader reading on the topics covered.
The focus of all learning activities in the course is to build students’ conceptual and practical skills in building software projects in the C++ programming language to reasonably advanced level. This will involve analysis, design and implementation of solutions to programming problems.
A total of 120 hours of study is expected during this course, comprising:
Teacher-directed hours (48 hours): lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions. Each week there will be 2 hours of lecture and 1 hour tutorial plus 1 hour of computer laboratory work. You are encouraged to participate during lectures through asking questions, commenting on the lecture material based on your own experiences and by presenting solutions to written exercises. The tutorial / laboratory sessions will introduce you to the tools necessary to undertake the assignment work.
Student-directed hours (72 hours): You are expected to be self-directed, studying independently outside class.
Overview of Learning Resources
You should make extensive use of computer laboratories and relevant software provided by the School. You should be able to access course information and learning materials via myRMIT and may be provided with copies of additional materials in class or via email. Lists of relevant reference texts, resources in the library and freely accessible Internet sites will be provided.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment for this course comprises of assignments and a formal written examination.
Your assignments (or practical project work) require you to develop software which demonstrates:
- analysis of a problem, design and building object-oriented software solutions
- implementing practical applications based on your previous analysis
- demonstrate features of the language and object-oriented methodologies.
The examination will require you to demonstrate your knowledge of the features of the language, object-oriented theory, and may include problem descriptions for which you would need to provide an initial design.
For standard assessment details, including deadlines, weightings, and requirements relating to Computer Science and IT courses see: http://www.rmit.edu.au/compsci/cgi
Note: This course has no hurdle requirements.
Assessment tasks
Assessment Task 1: Assignment 1
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-7
Assessment Task 2: Assignment 2
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports 1-7
Assessment 3: End-of-semester Examination
Weighting 50%
This assessment supports CLOs 1-7
Please note that postgraduate students are expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills at a postgraduate level.