- UCAS course code
- F305
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Master of Physics (MPhys)
MPhys Physics
Join a physics Department of international renown that offers great choice and flexibility, leading to master's qualification.
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Course unit details:
Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Unit code | PHYS30762 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 3 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Pre/co-requisites
Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
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Introduction to Programming for Physicists | PHYS20161 | Pre-Requisite | Recommended |
A working knowledge of programming at the level of PHYS20161 and an interest in programming.
Aims
- To learn the fundamentals of Object Oriented Analysis and Design.
- To become fluent in the C++ programming language.
- To develop good programming style.
- To be able to apply coding quickly and efficiently to realistic applications.
Learning outcomes
Syllabus
1. The basic properties of C++: constants; boolean data-types; pointers and references; dynamic memory allocation; function overloading.
2. Data streams: standard input/output; managing files.
3. Classes and objects: encapsulation; access functions; constructors and destructors; arrays of objects; friends; operator overloading; assignment operator; shallow and deep copying; this pointer. Move semantics.
4. Inheritance: base and derived classes; access specifiers; overriding functions; multiple inheritance.
5. Polymorphism: base class pointers; abstract base classes; virtual and pure virtual functions; interface classes.
6. Structuring programs: header files; multiple source files; namespaces.
7. Advanced C++ features: static data; templates; runtime type checking; error handling and exceptions.
Lambda closures.
8.The C++ Standard Library; the boost library; other libraries.
Assessment methods
6 short coding assignments, marked on code quality; One larger coding project with a short report.
Standard late penalties apply for all assessments
Feedback methods
Written feedback will be offered for the short assignments, and demonstrators will be available to give additional oral feedback on the short assignments. Written feedback will be provided with final project marks.
Recommended reading
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 10 |
Practical classes & workshops | 10 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 80 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Caterina Doglioni | Unit coordinator |
Charanjit Kaur | Unit coordinator |