This course is part of the Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals Specialization

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Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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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.

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English

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Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider

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Computer Science

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

7 hours to complete

Orientation; Writing a C++ Program

7 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 24 min), 15 readings, 4 quizzes

5 videos

Introduction to Object-Oriented Data Structures in C++!1m

1.0 Week 1 Overview34s

1.1 C++ Introduction4m

1.2 C++ Classes8m

1.3 C++'s Standard Library (std)8m

15 readings

Syllabus10m

Additional References for C++10m

About the Discussion Forums10m

Updating Your Profile10m

Week 1 Overview10m

Installing a C++ Code Editor on Your Own Computer20m

Choosing Your Linux-Compatible Environment for Windows, macOS, or Cloud1h

(Optional) AWS Setup I: Signing Up to Use the AWS Cloud9 Service30m

(Optional) AWS Setup II: Creating a Cloud9 Environment on AWS1h

(Optional) AWS Cloud9 Notes: Common Issues10m

Downloading the Example C++ Source Code for Lecture with Git15m

FAQ: What is "make"? Why doesn't my "Build" button work?10m

Important Tips and Notes for All Challenge Problems10m

Guidelines for Asking for Help With Code10m

Preparing for the Week 2 Project5m

3 practice exercises

Orientation Quiz5m

Week 1 Quiz30m

Week 1 Challenge30m

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Understanding the C++ Memory Model

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 49 min), 7 readings, 3 quizzes

4 videos

Week 2 Introduction26s

2.1 Stack Memory and Pointers22m

2.2 Heap Memory13m

2.3 Heap Memory Puzzles12m

7 readings

Week 2 Overview10m

C++ Syntax Notes: Making Comments in C++ Code5m

Headers and Source Files: C++ Code Organization10m

Compiling and Running a C++ Program10m

Useful Bash Terminal Commands10m

C++ Syntax Notes: Basic Operators, If-Else, and Type Casting10m

C++ Syntax Notes: Block Scope, Loops10m

2 practice exercises

Week 2 Quiz30m

Week 2 Challenge30m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Developing C++ Classes

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 48 min), 5 readings, 2 quizzes

6 videos

Week 3 Introduction25s

3.1 Class Constructors9m

3.2 Copy Constructors7m

3.3 Copy Assignment Operator4m

3.4 Variable Storage16m

3.5 Class Destructor8m

5 readings

Week 3 Overview10m

C++ Syntax Notes: Uninitialized Pointers, Segfaults, and Undefined Behavior10m

C++ Syntax Notes: The Modern Range-Based "for" Loop10m

Unsigned Integer Types: Be Careful (Updated Dec. 16)10m

Preparing for the Week 4 Project5m

2 practice exercises

Week 3 Quiz1h

Week 3 Challenge45m

Week

Week 4

7 hours to complete

Engineering C++ Software Solutions

7 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 59 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM OBJECT-ORIENTED DATA STRUCTURES IN C++

by OGNov 19, 2019

Very well constructed course, gives a very concise and clear run-through of a lot of fundamental concepts in computer science and how those concepts are expressed in the C++ language.

by MRSep 28, 2020

I felt this mini-course was well-organized and to the point. Prof. Fagen-Ulmschneider covered all the necessary details with great emphasis. I appreciate Prof. F's enthusiasm for the topic.

by MPOct 21, 2019

Very good course for getting around objects and classes in C++. If you are only new to the topic, this is a must. If you had any previous experience, I should give it a try as well.

by ARMar 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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About the Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals Specialization

Topics covered by this Specialization include basic object-oriented programming, the analysis of asymptotic algorithmic run times, and the implementation of basic data structures including arrays, hash tables, linked lists, trees, heaps and graphs, as well as algorithms for traversals, rebalancing and shortest paths.

This Specialization sequence is designed to help prospective applicants to the flexible and affordable Online Master of Computer Science (MCS) and MCS in Data Science prepare for the Online MCS Entrance Exam. The Online MCS Entrance Exam allows applicants who do not have graded and transcripted prerequisite CS coursework in the areas of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming to strengthen their applications for admission. Learn more about the Online MCS Entrance Exam.

Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

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