University of California, Santa Cruz

C++ For C Programmers, Part A

Ira Pohl

Instructor: Ira Pohl

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.4

(2,293 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 13 hours
Learn at your own pace
93%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Convert C programs to C++.

  • Use basic container classes.

  • Apply the principles of Dijkstra's shortest path algorithm.

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Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

How to convert an existing C program to C++. Use of type safe Input/Output. Avoiding the preprocessor.

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10 videos1 reading1 peer review

Review of Dijkstra's shortest path algorithm. C++ Functions and Generics. C++ classes and OO. Point as an example.

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10 videos1 reading

Point: Default constructor and initializing syntax. Conversion Constructors. Copy Constructor. List and dynamic memory allocation. Deep Copy.

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12 videos1 reading1 peer review

Prim’s and Kruskal’s algorithms. Use of basic Container Classes. Tripod-Container, Iterator, Algorithm.

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14 videos1 reading1 peer review

Practice and final.

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2 assignments

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Ira Pohl
University of California, Santa Cruz
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