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Thompson Rivers University

COMP 3141: Object-Oriented Design and Programming

This course introduces students to object-oriented design and programming. Upon completion, students should have a good understanding of object oriented design and programming including understanding and developing console-based applications in C++, Visual C++ applications and an introduction to Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) and inter-object communication. Students will be able to design and develop systems using object-oriented design and programming methodologies in console and Windows-based applications. They will also have an introductory knowledge base in MFC that will allow them to analyze and use these library functions in application development.

Learning outcomes

  • To apply object-oriented design and programming using current Visual C++ programming language.
  • To solve problems and obtain a foundation for future programming courses using an object oriented design and programming methodology.

Course topics

  • Introduction to C++ and working with C++ environment
  • Understanding C++ classes and objects
  • Understanding conditions, loops, and functions in C++
  • Understanding and manipulating arrays in C++
  • Exploring pointer manipulation in C++
  • Exploring constructors, destructors, and friend functions in classes
  • Understanding the concept of overloading
  • Understanding inheritance in object-oriented programming
  • Understanding inheritance and polymorphism in object-oriented programming
  • Managing data files in C++
  • Performing exception handling on C++
  • Exploring new features of C++ 11 standard

Required text and materials

The following materials are required for this course:

Deitel, P. and Deitel, H. (2017) C++ How to Program, 10th Edition. Pearson
Type: Textbook: ISBN: 978-0-13-444823-7

Additional requirements

  • Adobe PowerPoint reader
  • Code: Blocks software, which is available for free download.

Assessments

Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.

Programming Assignment 1 10%
Quiz 1 5%
Journal 1 5%
Programming Assignment 2 10%
Programming Assignment 3 10%
Journal 2 5%
Quiz 2 5%
Project 10%
Final Exam (mandatory) 40%

Open Learning Faculty Member Information

An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.

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