Computer Programming in C++

Get ready to learn C++! Every day, more and more people learn and use the C++ programming language. C++ has quickly become the most widely used programming language. As soon as you master C++, you will be ready to join the ranks of today’s programmers in writing C++ programs that do what you want them to do.
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Stratford’s Computer Programming course of study offers a brand-new approach to learning programming. This program brings you into the learning process by letting you become active while you study. Scattered throughout the reading material are examples of code, questions for you to ponder, and brief exercises for you to try. Command descriptions, format syntax and language references are not enough to teach a newcomer a programming language. By the time you finish this program, you will be writing powerful C++ programs, even if you have never programmed a computer before. This course of study marks an innovation not tried by other career schools. From teaching about variables to providing an introduction to object-oriented programming, this program is perfect for beginning programmers, and for programmers who want to know more about C++.

Stratford’s reading materials, questions and exercises are aimed primarily at the beginning programmer or those new to C++. However, if you already program computers but never had time to tackle C++, this course is right for you because it teaches more than just the language. The lesson materials attempt to teach you how to program correctly, concentrating on proper coding techniques as well as the C++ language itself.

Stratford’s Computer Programming course of study is an effective and convenient way for you to achieve this training. working at home, you can complete the curriculum as quickly (or slowly) as your situation allows. If you need instructional assistance with any part of your studies, a qualified instructor is just a toll-free telephone call away. By the time you earn your diploma , you will be programming with confidence and competence.

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Introduction to Computer Concepts

Computer Concepts: Introduction; Computer Industry

Careers and Salaries.

Computer Systems: Overview and Terminology.

Processor Operation: Mission Control Terminology.

Input Devices and Output Devices

Storage Devices: The Soft Touch; Playing Hard Ball;

Magnetic Tape; Cards and Platters.

Operating Systems: The Brain Behind the Muscle.

Application Software: Word Processing and Desktop Software; Spreadsheets; Database; Programs; Presentation Software;

E-mail and Communications Software.

The Internet: Computer Paradise from Humble Beginnings; Getting Connected; What Can I Do On The Net?; E-mail; News Groups and Chat Rooms; Websites; Online Media; Managing Your Internet Access; World Wide Web Address Extensions.

Programming Languages: Tower of Babel; Mainframe Business Applications; Client Server Applications; Other Languages For Mainframes and Servers; PC Software Packages.

Computer Operations: Processors; Monitors; Keyboards and Mice; Printers; External Storage Media; Types of

Computer Viruses.

Problems and Errors: Common Causes and Considerations; Input/Access Problems; Loss of Data; Power Supply Problems; Basic Data Protection Plan.

Programming with C++

Looking at C++: This section presents a brief history of C++ as well as a list of the primary differences between C++ and other programming languages.

Working with Data: As various types of data must be understood before it can be utilized, this segment will teach students about the variables of this programming language. Students will not only learn to input data from the keyboard and print to the screen, but they will also begin to write programs and see concrete results.

Operators: This section discusses the entire set of C++ operators. As the programming language itself is relatively small, this assortment of operators compensates for its size and makes the operators, as well as their order of precedence, more important in C++ than in any other programming language.

Controlling Program Flow: The looping, comparison and selection constructs offered in C++ make the programming language very powerful. In this section, students will use these constructs to create programs that will execute specific parts of the program itself. Scope and Functions: Students will learn that, in order to support true structured programming techniques, C++ must allow for local and global variables as well as offer several ways to pass and return variables between functions. Being a strong structured language, C++ can protect local variables by making them “visible” to only those parts of the program where they are needed.

Supplied Functions: As C++ contains no specific commands to perform input or output functions, C++ compiler writers have supplied useful solutions. In separating input and output functions from the language itself, C++ achieves better portability between computers. This section will teach students the various math, character and string function available in C++ that allow programmers to write their own routines to perform common tasks.

Arrays and Pointers: Unlike most programming languages, C++ frequently uses pointer variables and offers single and multidimensional arrays that hold multiple occurrences of repeating data. This section will show students how pointer variables and arrays work together to provide flexible data storage, allowing for easy sorting and searching of data. Structures, Files and OOP: In this section, students will learn how structures, files and OOP (object-oriented programming) work together to more effectively store, retrieve and process data. The exercises presented explain how structures work to group data into manageable units as well as describe how C++ processes sequential and random-access files, teaching the fundamental principles needed to effectively save data-hiding and smart data objects.

All Stratford Career Institute Computer Programming students receive a copy of Borland Turbo C++ software as part of their study materials.

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