Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

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Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++

This course is part of Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

3,037 reviews

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

93%

Most learners liked this course

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C++ (Programming Language)

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course teaches learners how to write a program in the C++ language, including how to set up a development environment for writing and debugging C++ code and how to implement data structures as C++ classes. It is the first course in the Accelerated CS Fundamentals specialization, and subsequent courses in this specialization will be using C++ as the language for implementing the data structures covered in class.

What's included

5 videos15 readings3 assignments1 app item1 discussion prompt

5 videos Total 24 minutes

Introduction to Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++! 1 minute
1.0 Week 1 Overview 1 minute
1.1 C++ Introduction 5 minutes
1.2 C++ Classes 9 minutes
1.3 C++'s Standard Library (std) 8 minutes

15 readings Total 280 minutes

Syllabus 10 minutes
Additional References for C++ 10 minutes
About the Discussion Forums 10 minutes
Updating Your Profile 10 minutes
Week 1 Overview 10 minutes
Installing a C++ Code Editor on Your Own Computer 20 minutes
Choosing Your Linux-Compatible Environment for Windows, macOS, or Cloud 60 minutes
(Optional) AWS Setup I: Signing Up to Use the AWS Cloud9 Service 30 minutes
(Optional) AWS Setup II: Creating a Cloud9 Environment on AWS 60 minutes
(Optional) AWS Cloud9 Notes: Common Issues 10 minutes
Downloading the Example C++ Source Code for Lecture with Git 15 minutes
FAQ: What is "make"? Why doesn't my "Build" button work? 10 minutes
Important Tips and Notes for All Challenge Problems 10 minutes
Guidelines for Asking for Help With Code 10 minutes
Preparing for the Week 2 Project 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 65 minutes

Orientation Quiz 5 minutes
Week 1 Quiz 30 minutes
Week 1 Challenge 30 minutes

1 app item Total 60 minutes

Bonus: Redeem Extra AWS Starter Credit 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Getting to Know Your Classmates 10 minutes

What's included

4 videos7 readings2 assignments1 programming assignment

4 videos Total 49 minutes

Week 2 Introduction 0 minutes
2.1 Stack Memory and Pointers 23 minutes
2.2 Heap Memory 13 minutes
2.3 Heap Memory Puzzles 12 minutes

7 readings Total 65 minutes

Week 2 Overview 10 minutes
C++ Syntax Notes: Making Comments in C++ Code 5 minutes
Headers and Source Files: C++ Code Organization 10 minutes
Compiling and Running a C++ Program 10 minutes
Useful Bash Terminal Commands 10 minutes
C++ Syntax Notes: Basic Operators, If-Else, and Type Casting 10 minutes
C++ Syntax Notes: Block Scope, Loops 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Week 2 Quiz 30 minutes
Week 2 Challenge 30 minutes

1 programming assignment Total 60 minutes

Hello World Project 60 minutes

What's included

6 videos5 readings2 assignments

6 videos Total 48 minutes

Week 3 Introduction 0 minutes
3.1 Class Constructors 10 minutes
3.2 Copy Constructors 8 minutes
3.3 Copy Assignment Operator 5 minutes
3.4 Variable Storage 17 minutes
3.5 Class Destructor 8 minutes

5 readings Total 45 minutes

Week 3 Overview 10 minutes
C++ Syntax Notes: Uninitialized Pointers, Segfaults, and Undefined Behavior 10 minutes
C++ Syntax Notes: The Modern Range-Based "for" Loop 10 minutes
Unsigned Integer Types: Be Careful (Updated Dec. 16) 10 minutes
Preparing for the Week 4 Project 5 minutes

2 assignments Total 105 minutes

Week 3 Quiz 60 minutes
Week 3 Challenge 45 minutes

What's included

7 videos1 reading2 assignments1 programming assignment1 app item

7 videos Total 59 minutes

Week 4 Introduction 1 minute
4.1 Template Types 7 minutes
4.2 Tower of Hanoi - Introduction 12 minutes
4.3 Tower of Hanoi - Solution 1 10 minutes
4.4 Tower of Hanoi - Solution 2 15 minutes
4.5 Templates and Classes 6 minutes
4.6 Inheritance 8 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Week 4 Overview 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 90 minutes

Week 4 Quiz 60 minutes
Week 4 Challenge 30 minutes

1 programming assignment Total 240 minutes

Image Transform Project 240 minutes

1 app item Total 10 minutes

Bonus: Redeem Extra AWS Completion Credit 10 minutes

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Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Reviewed on May 27, 2021

The course is really quite good. Sometimes im leaving wanting slightly more depth, but it still does a pretty good job. My favoriate part are the quizes, i think these really test understanding.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2021

This course provides a great introduction to OOP. This is perfect for me since I don't know how to start with OOP. The final project also provides a great code base for interested to study.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2019

So well designed course! Should be named c++ made easy. I specifically liked the challenge problem and Week 4 programming assignment. Thanks professor Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider and Eric!

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