This course is for experienced C programmers who want to program in C++. The examples and exercises require a basic understanding of algorithms and object-oriented software.
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C++ For C Programmers, Part A
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Graph TheoryC++11C++Graph Algorithms
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Module 1
How to convert an existing C program to C++. Use of type safe Input/Output.
4 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 122 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
10 videos
1.2 Getting Started5m
1.3 Converting a C Program to C++7m
1.4 Using C++ Code7m
1.5 C++ Improvements6m
1.6 C++ Advantages12m
1.7 C++ is Better Than C16m
1.8 C Swap Function10m
1.9 Swap Function in C++15m
1.10 Generics20m
1 reading
1.0 Module 1 Overview10m
2 hours to complete
Module 2
Review of Dijkstra's shortest path algorithm. C++ Functions and Generics. C++ classes and OO.
2 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 122 min), 1 reading
10 videos
2.2 Multiple Template Arguments8m
2.3 Graph Theory & Algorithms9m
2.4 Graph as a Data Structure11m
2.5 Dijkstra Shortest Path16m
2.6 C++ Creating Types5m
2.7 Enum & Operator Overloading4m
2.8 Example: typedef days18m
2.9 Natural Way to Build Widgets6m
2.10 C++ Point26m
1 reading
2.0 Module 2 Overview10m
4 hours to complete
Module 3
Point: Default constructor and initializing syntax. Conversion Constructors. Copy Constructor. List and dynamic memory allocation. Deep Copy.
4 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 116 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
12 videos
3.2 Point and its Constructor12m
3.3 More Constructors18m
3.4 Using Dijkstra's Algorithm14m
3.5 The is-connected Algorithm12m
3.6 Complex Aggregates - Lists6m
3.7 List12m
3.8 Print() Chaining6m
3.9 More Elaborate List3m
3.10 Deep vs. Shallow Copy8m
3.11 Destructor4m
3.12 Dynamic Data Structures in STL7m
1 reading
3.0 Module 3 Overview10m
5 hours to complete
Module 4
Prim’s and Kruskal’s algorithms. Use of basic Container Classes. Tripod-Container, Iterator, Algorithm.
5 hours to complete
14 videos (Total 164 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
14 videos
4.1 MST13m
4.2 Jarnik-Prim MST11m
4.3 Jarnik-Prim MST: Another Look11m
4.4 Kruskal's Algorithm8m
4.5 Overloading and Function Selection32m
4.6 STL and STL C++1111m
4.7 STL Example5m
4.8 C++11 Feature: auto5m
4.9 Vector Methods10m
4.10 More Code8m
4.11 C++11 Feature: for statement7m
4.12 STL Input File11m
4.13 Iterators Categories14m
4.14 Output a Random Graph12m
1 reading
4.0 Module 4 Overview10m
Reviews
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TOP REVIEWS FROM C++ FOR C PROGRAMMERS, PART A
by CADec 19, 2019
I liked it, it costed me a little because I am not a C programmer with big experience, and this course I feel is focused on C programmers that want to know how to "translate" their code to C++
by RHOct 16, 2016
Just right for programmers seeking to update their skills to the new V11 C++. I recommend getting the book by the author that helps along with a text or Coursera course on Algorithms.
by DBJan 4, 2020
A great course for beginners to learn C++ programming. Excellent presentation of the educational material by Ira Pohl. I highly recommend this course for everyone to learn C++.
by GDMar 22, 2016
A much needed course for all those students who have strong fundamentals in C Programming but lack the OOP skills in C++.\n\nStill there is a scope of improvement.
by AKJul 3, 2017
I like Prof. Ira a lot and wish to see more courses from him! I wish I was his student at SC. Best Regards to him and the Coursera team for the great work.
by RMMar 31, 2017
I enjoyed this course. It was great as a review of C++ and an introduction to C++11 for me. The assignments are heavy in graph theory and are non-trivial.
by PKJul 17, 2018
I really loved this course. It is really helpul for my programming aspect. I have managed to develop my logical abilty and this course really helped me.
by NASep 27, 2016
Very great course.Course is well taught and well organized ,It is not for beginners if you are programming at least from one year this is for you.
by DSSep 14, 2019
Helpful for someone like me who's studied C at the university level, but needs a quick introduction to the unique concepts added by C++.
by SBJun 22, 2019
Very good course for working professional. Will help you to write better course and assignments help you revise complete STL.
by AVAug 27, 2018
Being a C programmer, I'm learning C++ and this course is very useful!!! Professor Pohl, you're a great lecturer, thank you!
by BAJan 14, 2017
Really interesting course. Learnt a lot. Professor Ira Pohl and the team behind the course did a great job.\n\nThank you.
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University of California, Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz is an outstanding public research university with a deep commitment to undergraduate education. It’s a place that connects people and programs in unexpected ways while providing unparalleled opportunities for students to learn through hands-on experience.
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