1. CSIS 1117A Computer Programming (C++)
Lecturer: Tsang, Wai Wan,
Contents
Basic components of a computer
C++
Techniques for writing well-structured programs
6 credits, 28 lectures hr workshops

2. Basic components of a PC
Power Supply
Hard Disk
Expansion Card
Expansion Slot
Mother Board
CPU
RAM
CD ROM Drive
Floppy Disk Drive

3. A simple C++ program Run the program
//A C++ program that converts temperature
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main() {
int f, c; //Declarations
cout << "Enter the temperature in Fahrenheit: ";
cin >> f;
c = (f - 32) * 5 / 9;
cout << "The temperature in Centigrade is: " << c << "\n";
system("PAUSE");
return 0; }
Run the program

4. Features of C++ (Developed in early 1980s)
General purpose
Object oriented
Portable
Widely used in software development
Comparing with Java, a C++ program runs faster but less secure and less portable.

5. Programming Skills Design (Simple) Coding (Good style)
Testing (prudent)
Debugging (logical)
Practice, practice,
a lot of practices !!!

6. What you will learn in the end?
Formula One

7. Spider Hunt

8. Relations between some core CS courses
Novices without CS nor A-level Math background
1117 Computer Programming
1119 Data Structures &
Algorithm
0396 Prog. Methodology &
Object Oriented Programming
Computer Science is a discipline about computing.
Programming is an essential part of CS, similar to typing skill.
Many other CS courses have programming assignments.
A competent programmer is able to read, write and modify programs.
Competent programmers

9. Walter Savitch, Problem Solving with C++, 4th Edition,
Text:
Walter Savitch, Problem
Solving with C++, 4th Edition,
Addison Wesley, 2003.
  Aimed at novices
 Step-by-step approach
 Easily understood
 Simple examples
 Comprehensive
 Extensive programming tips

10. Topics 1. Computers and Programming Languages (2 lectures)
2. C++ Basics (2.5 lectures)
3. Integers (1.5 lectures)
4. Doubles (1.5 lectures)
5. Characters (1 lecture)
6. I/O Streams (2 lectures)
7. Flow of Control (1.5 lectures)
8. Loops and break statements (3 lectures)
9. Functions (3 lectures)
10. Arrays (2 lectures)
11. File I/O (1 lecture)
12. Pointers (2 lectures)
13. C-style strings (1 lecture)
14. Linked lists (3 lectures)
15. Introduction to advanced topics (1 lecture)

11. Assessment Workshops 3 assignments (12%) 1 group project (8%)
Attendance (10%)
Exercises (5%)
3 assignments (12%)
1 group project (8%)
1 test (15%)
Examination (50%)

12. Ten 2-hour workshops
Computer components; Set up a web page; Installation of Dev-C++; Run a C++ program.
Development of a simple calculator. …

13. Three assignments (extension of 3 workshop exercises)
One group Project (about four persons)
A game with 2-d graphics and sounds
Astro Boy

14. Classes
2 lectures per week
1 2-hr workshop per week

15. CSIS1117 have three classes this term:
A class (113): for those without CS background;
Dr Tsang is tough and mean; hard working is expected
B Class (65): for those without CS background;
Dr Ting is warm and nice
C Class (60) for those with CS background
Dr Chong is experienced

16. Late Policy Plagiarism First attempt fail 50% of all coursework
20% off for the delay of one working day.
10% off for each re-submission of an assignment after the due day.
Last submission is marked.
Plagiarism
First attempt
fail 50% of all coursework
Second attempt
fail the whole course + other penalties

17. Hints for studying Keep up your interests Be interactive:
Classmates
Lecturer, demonstrators
Computers / WWW
(practise your communication skills)
Study the text, notes, references
practise your analytical skills, and patience
Attend workshops (must) and lectures
Do workshop exercise, assignments
learn through practice; monitor your own progress