Following on from FIT1040, this unit introduces the C++ language to students. The unit provides a foundational understanding of the C++ language, regarding syntax and applied practice, with a focus on object-oriented design principles. Fundamental programming control structures in the C++ context will be presented, as will object oriented design as a process for program design and problem solving. More advanced object-oriented programming topics such as inheritance and polymorphism will also be covered. Other C++ fundamentals such as pointers and the STL will be presented, as will implementations of the main algorithms and data structures used in problem solving.
Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
Matthew Butler
Matthew Butler
Elliott Wilson
Monash is committed to excellence in education and regularly seeks feedback from students, employers and staff. One of the key formal ways students have to provide feedback is through the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey. The University’s student evaluation policy requires that every unit is evaluated each year. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the surveys. The feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied and areas for improvement.
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Previous feedback for the unit has been very positive, so many of the aspects have been left the same. In the past students have particualrly liked the assignment structure as well as a focus on more fun game-like activities. New assignments have been created in this format, to encourage further engagement with the content.
Students also responded positively to the lectures being primarily focused on working through code and examples, rather than simply running through dot points from slides. This will continue this year, with a greater focus placed on real-time coding and interactivity with students rather than running through slides.
Some students highlighted the previous problem of having labs before the lectures, therefore this has been addressed. The workload of the assignments had also been raised by a handful of students, so this has been looked at and addressed as well.
If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to
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| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No formal assessment or activities are undertaken in week 0 | |
| 1 | An Introduction to Syntactic Programming: From Scribble to C++, IDEs | |
| 2 | Syntax Building Blocks 1: Data Types, I/O, Sequence | |
| 3 | Syntax Building Blocks 2: Selection, Repetition, Arrays | |
| 4 | C++ Fundamentals: OO, Program Structure, Functions, STL | Lab Portfolio Submission 1: due Wednesday 26 March 2014 |
| 5 | OO Design Fundamentals: Classes, Data Members, Member Functions, Constructors | |
| 6 | Data Storage: 2D Arrays, Vectors, Linked Lists | |
| 7 | Pointers and Memory Management | |
| 8 | Advanced OO Design 1: Inheritance, Overloading, Design Patterns | Lab Portfolio Submission 2: due Wednesday 30 April 2014 |
| 9 | Advanced OO Design 2: Polymorphism, Virtual Functions, Abstract Classes | |
| 10 | OO Design in Practice | |
| 11 | Further Data Structures and Algorithms | |
| 12 | Case Study and Revision | Major Assignment: due Wednesday 28 May 2014 |
| SWOT VAC | No formal assessment is undertaken in SWOT VAC | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
*Unit Schedule details will be maintained and communicated to you via your learning system.
Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Portfolio Submission 1 | 10% | Wednesday 26 March 2014 |
| Lab Portfolio Submission 2 | 10% | Wednesday 30 April 2014 |
| Major Programming Assignment | 20% | Wednesday 28 May 2014 |
| Examination 1 | 60% | To be advised |
Faculty Policy - Unit Assessment Hurdles (http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/staff/edgov/policies/assessment-examinations/assessment-hurdles.html)
Academic Integrity - Please see resources and tutorials at http://www.monash.edu/library/skills/resources/tutorials/academic-integrity/
Explicit assessment criteria will be provided in the assignment brief, however students will be assessed on the following broad criteria:
Feedback will be provided on your progress to facilitate for improvements in the second set of portfolio pieces.
Late assignments will incur a 5% penalty per late day (including weekends), and may be submitted up to a maximum of 7 days late. After this time submissions will not be accepted without prior arrangement with the unit leader.
Note that submitted code MUST compile, otherwise ZERO marks will be awarded.
Explicit assessment criteria will be provided in the assignment brief, however students will be assessed on the following broad criteria:
Late assignments will incur a 5% penalty per late day (including weekends), and may be submitted up to a maximum of 7 days late. After this time submissions will not be accepted without prior arrangement with the unit leader.
Note that submitted code MUST compile, otherwise ZERO marks will be awarded.
Explicit assessment criteria will be provided in the assignment brief, however students will be assessed on the following broad criteria:
Late assignments will incur a 5% penalty per late day (including weekends), and may be submitted up to a maximum of 7 days late. After this time submissions will not be accepted without prior arrangement with the unit leader.
Note that submitted code MUST compile, otherwise ZERO marks will be awarded.
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Examination/other end-of-semester assessment feedback may take the form of feedback classes, provision of sample answers or other group feedback after official results have been published. Please check with your lecturer on the feedback provided and take advantage of this prior to requesting individual consultations with staff. If your unit has an examination, you may request to view your examination script booklet, see http://intranet.monash.edu.au/infotech/resources/students/procedures/request-to-view-exam-scripts.html
Types of feedback you can expect to receive in this unit are:
Submission must be made by the due date otherwise penalties will be enforced.
You must negotiate any extensions formally with your campus unit leader via the in-semester special consideration process: http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html
Students may not resubmit assignments after the due date has passed.
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/conduct/student-academic-integrity-managing-plagiarism-collusion-procedures.html) for students to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item. Faculty Assignment coversheets can be found at http://www.infotech.monash.edu.au/resources/student/forms/. Please check with your Lecturer on the submission method for your assignment coversheet (e.g. attach a file to the online assignment submission, hand-in a hard copy, or use an online quiz). Please note that it is your responsibility to retain copies of your assessments.
If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, please submit your work via the learning system for this unit, which you can access via links in the my.monash portal.
This unit will require the use of a personal computer and a suitable IDE for C++ development. While Visual Studio for Windows will be used in the laboratory environment, any IDE is suitable for outside development. Copies of the Windows operating system and Visual Studio 2010 may be obtained free of charge from http://msdnaa.monash.edu.au/fit
As "clickers" will be used in the lectures to facilitate greater in-class engagement, students are strongly encouraged to purchase a Turning Point clicker from the Campus Bookstore or directly from the Australian Distributor. The lecturer will discuss and demonstrate this in the first week.
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