ELT 121 Programming Concepts 1

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 4

Offers the first course in the Programming Concepts sequence. Introduces computer programming, computer hardware interfacing, and computer operating systems using C/C++ language. Promotes and supports sustainable and green technologies.

Prerequisite: MTH 081 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Program using structured programming theory and C/C++.
Apply object-oriented programming concepts using libraries in C/C++ programs.
Apply basic programming terminology and theory to writing C/C++ programs.
Document, diagram, and troubleshoot written software programs.
Understand the similarities and differences between C and C++ languages.
Apply C/C++ language keywords and syntax to create statements for declaring and storing data types and manipulate data using the C/C++ language.
Design programs which use classes, functions, selection, and repetition.
Design C/C++ programs to solve selected common electronic/engineering problems.
Introduction to computer hardware interfacing using C/C++ programming techniques.

Content Outline

Program Documentation
C/C++ Notation and Structured Programming Concepts
- Input and output using C
- Input and output using C++
Data Types and Assignments
Arithmetic and Logic Expressions
Conditional Statements
Flow Control Structures
Functions, Classes, and Objects
Pointers and References
Arrays
Computer Hardware Interfacing
Relation to Sustainable and Green Technologies