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.
C++ For C Programmers, Part A
University of California, Santa CruzAbout this Course
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Skills you will gain
Graph TheoryC++11C++Graph Algorithms
Learner Career Outcomes
17%
started a new career after completing these courses
12%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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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.
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 121 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
TOP REVIEWS FROM C++ FOR C PROGRAMMERS, PART A
by AVJul 22, 2020
was good to learn c++ advanced topics after learning the basics at my high school. it had some very essential topics that dealt with too much innovative coding. It was good learning experience.
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 HSMay 5, 2020
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 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.
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