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Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - CMPT 135 D100

Introduction to Computer Programming II (3)

Class Number: 5371

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    CMPT 130 with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A second course in systems-oriented programming and computing science that builds upon the foundation set in CMPT 130 using a systems-oriented language such as C or C++. Topics: a review of the basic elements of programming; introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP); techniques for designing and testing programs; use and implementation of elementary data structures and algorithms; introduction to embedded systems programming. Students with credit for CMPT 125, 126, or 129 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is a rigorous introduction to object-oriented programming and computing science using C++, intended for students who have already taken CMPT 130 as an introduction to algorithms and programming. Students will learn basic principles of algorithm design and basic and intermediate techniques for object-oriented software development. It is expected that students already know the C or C++ programming language.

Topics

  • Brief review of elementary programming and introduction to C++.
  • Basic object-oriented programming and software design.
  • Polymorphism and inheritance.
  • Program design, specification, and testing; problem solving.
  • Abstract data types; elementary data structures; fundamental algorithms; recursion.
  • An informal introduction to computability and complexity analysis.
  • Templates and the Standard Template Library

Grading

NOTES:

Course work will consists of exercises, tests/exams, and programming projects. The marking scheme will be given in the first week of the course.

Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C- or better).

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Reference Books:
The C++ Programming Language (4th edition), Bjarne Stroustrup, Addison-Wesley Professional, 2013, 9780321563842

REQUIRED READING:

Problem Solving with C++ (10th edition), Walter Savitch, Pearson, 2017
ISBN: 9780134448282

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.