C Programming Language syllabus : Latest Updated Syllabus for syllabus

Subject Title

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Principles of Object Oriented Programming, Beginning with C++

The evolution of C++ and how object oriented programming language helps solve real-life solutions are discussed in this module. Some essential parts of the syllabus include:

• Operators in C++

• Control Structures

• Function Overloading

• Call by reference and return by reference

Classes and Objects

How to specify a class and define its member functions are explained in this module. Some of the main sections of this module are:

• Arrays of objects

• Arrays within a class

• Friendly Functions

• Returning Objects

Constructors and Destructors

The concepts of constructors and destructors are introduced in this module. Some important parts of the module include:

• Constructors

• Destructors

• Operator overloading

• Rules for overloading

• Type conversion

Inheritance

The concept of inheritance in the programming language is explained in this module. Apart from that, various types of inheritance and their applications are discussed in detail. Some of the key concepts are:

• Inheritance

• Define derived classes and visibility modes

• Types of inheritance

• Nesting of classes

• Virtual base classes and Abstract Classes

Pointers, Virtual Functions and Polymorphism, Working with Files

The use of pointers in the C++ programmes and functions are explained in this module. Some of the important sections of this module include:

• Pointers

• Pointers to objects and this pointer

• Pointers to derived classes

• File stream classes

• File pointers and their manipulations

Semester/Module

Subject

Subject Title

Subject Details

1

Object-Oriented Programming

1.0: Object-Oriented Programming- An Introduction

The pillars of object-oriented programming in C++ language are discussed in this module.

Basics of OOP

1.1: Procedure-oriented & Object-oriented programming - Basic concepts and differences

The basic concepts of object-oriented and procedure-oriented programming, and the differences between them are discussed in this module.

Benefits & Applications of OOP

1.2: OOP Benefits & Applications

The various applications of object-oriented programming and their benefits are covered in this module.

Structure of C++

1.3: C++ Programme Structure with examples of simple C++ programme

Functions, classes, constants, operators, and other elements that are essential in C++ programming are discussed in this module.

Data Types

1.4: C++ data types: Symbolic constants, variables and how to reference them

The different ways of building a symbolic constant using qualifiers and integers are explained in this module.

Operators

1.5: Operators in C++ and their precedence

The different types of operators in C++ programming and their precedence are explained in this module.

Control Structures

1.6: Control structures & Flow

The three kinds of control structures that are referred to as control statements are discussed in this module.

Functions

1.7: Function in C++: Main function & Function prototyping

The different types of functions in C++ programming and function prototyping using the necessary data types are explained in this module.

Returning functions

1.8: How to Call by reference & Return by reference?

The different ways of calling by reference and returning it are discussed in this module.

Arguments & Functions

1.9: Inline function & Default arguments

The way a function can be called without mentioning its arguments are discussed in this module.

Function Overloading

1.10: Function Overloading

The feature of C++ programming where two or more functions can have the same name but different parameters is called function overloading. The concepts related to it are discussed in this module.

2

Objects & Classes

2.0: Classes & Objects

The importance of classes and objects and how they can be used in OOP are explained in this module.

Defining Functions & Classes

2.1: Specifying a class- Defining member functions

How to specify a class in C++ programming by defining its member functions is discussed in this module.

Types of Functions & Nesting

2.2: Functions: Private member functions & Nesting member functions

The definitions of private member functions and nesting of member functions, along with related concepts, are explained in this module.

Arrays

2.3: Arrays inside a class

The definition of array, its uses, and applications in C++ language are explained in this module.

Memory Allocation of Objects

2.4: Object Memory allocation

The ways of allocating memory space for objects in C++ language are discussed in this module.

Static Members & Functions

2.5: Static data members & Static member functions

The definition of static data members and static data member functions and their meaning and uses in C++ programming are covered in this module.

Object Arrays

2.6: Array of objects

How to store multiple objects by a single name in C++ by using an array of objects is explained in this module.

Objects as Functions

2.7: Objects as function arguments

The process of passing objects in the form of function arguments is explained in this module.

Friend Functions

2.8: Friendly functions

A friend function is a function that is mentioned outside the class, but can access the protected data and class members. The different uses of friendly functions and its applications are described in this module.

Returning Objects

2.9: Returning Objects

How to return objects from a function in a way that is identical to passing and returning other variables is explained in this module.

3

Constructors & Destructors

3.0: Constructors and Destructors: Meaning, Differences, and Overloading

What are constructors and destructors and how to use them in C++ programming are explained in this module.

Constructors-I

3.1: Constructors

The definition of construction is given, along with its applications and uses in this module.

Types of Constructors -1

3.2: Types of Constructors: Default, Parameterised & Copy constructors

In this module, the definition, uses, and applications of default, parameterised and copy constructors are explained.

Types of Constructors-2

3.3: Multiple constructors, Constructors with default arguments & Dynamic constructor

Types of constructors, how to have multiple constructors in the same class, and related concepts are covered in this module.

Destructors

3.4: Destructors

The definition and meaning of destructors, along with their uses and applications are described in this module.

Operator Overloading

3.5: Operator overloading, Unary & Binary operator overloading

The difference between unary and binary operators and the ways of overloading them are discussed in this module.

Overloading with Friend Functions

3.6: Overloading using friend functions

How to carry out operator overloading using friend functions is explained in this module.

Overloading Rules

3.7: Overloading Rules

The rules of overloading functions in C++ language are explained in this module.

Conversion Types

3.8: Types of conversion

The basics of type conversion in C++ programming are covered in this module.

4

Inheritance-I

4.0: Inheritance: Meaning, and concept

The process through which an object acquires the properties of its parent object is called inheritance.

Inheritance-II

4.1: Inheritance: Uses & Applications

The meaning, uses, and applications of inheritance in C++ language is explained in this module.

Derived Classes & Modes

4.2: Defining derived classes & Visibility modes

How to define derived classes and the rules of inheritance applicable to derived classes, along with the meaning and uses of visibility modes, are covered in this module.

Inheritance Types

4.3: Types of Inheritance: Single, Multilevel, Multiple, Hierarchical, and Hybrid inheritance

The different types of inheritance in C++ language and the differences among them are discussed in this module.

Virtual Classes

4.4: Virtual base classes & Abstract classes: Meaning, uses, and differences

The meaning of virtual base classes and abstract classes, along with the differences between them are covered in this module.

Constructors-II

4.5: Constructors in derived classes

The use of constructions in derived classes is introduced in this module.

Nesting Classes

4.6: Classes: Nesting of classes

How to nest one class in another is explained in this module.

5

Pointers

5.0: Pointers: Meaning, Virtual Functions and Polymorphism, Working with Files

The definition of pointers and functions, along with the meaning and uses of related concepts, are covered in this module.

Uses & Applications of Pointers

5.1: Pointers: Uses & Applications

The uses, meaning, and applications of pointers in the C++ programming are covered in this module.

Pointers to Objects

5.2: Pointers to objects, ‘this’ pointer

How to return pointers to objects and vice versa, and the meaning and significance of ‘this’ pointer are explained in this module.

Pointers to Derived Classes

5.3: Pointers to derived classes

How a pointer of base class can be used to point to a derived class while retaining its aspects are covered in this module.

Types of Functions

5.4: Functions: Virtual functions & Pure virtual functions

The meaning and uses of virtual functions and pure virtual functions and the differences between them are covered in this module.

File Stream Classes

5.5: File Stream classes

The types of file stream classes in C++ language, i.e., ifstream and ofstream classes are covered in this module, along with the related concepts.

Opening & Closing a File

5.6: Opening and closing a file - File opening modes

How to open and close a file in C++ language is explained in this module.

File Pointers

5.7: File pointers & their manipulations

What are file pointers in C++ and how to manipulate them to get the desired results are covered in this module.

Sequential Input & Output Operations

5.8: Sequential input & output operations

Meaning of sequential input data and output operations, along with their uses in C++ language, are covered in this module.

Subject

Book Title

Author

Description of the Book

CPP

A Complete Guide to Programming in C++ – 1st Edition

Ulla Kirch-Prinz

The fundamentals of C++ programming language with information on how to use functions, classes, constants, variables, and other elements are introduced in this book.

CPP

Beginning C++ through Game Programming – 3rd Edition

Michael Dawson

This book intends to acquaint you with the CPP language from a gamer’s perspective.

CPP

C++ Primer – 5th Edition

Josee Lajoie and Stanley B. Lippman

How to use the standard library and features of the C++ language are explained in this book.

CPP

Learn to Program with C++ – 1st Edition

John Smiley

Information on loops, selection structures, arrays, inheritance, and other concepts of C++ language is shared in this book.

CPP

The Design and Evolution of C++ – 1st Edition

Bjarne Stroustrup

Deep insights into the C++ language is provided in this book along with the real-world scenarios that led to its development.

CPP

C++ Primer Plus – 6th Edition

Stephen Prata

This book can be ideal for both beginners and developers with some experience of working in C++ programming language.

CPP

The C++ Programming Language – 4th Edition

Bjarne Stroustrup

Once the students have a good hold over the basics of C++ language, they can improve their knowledge and skill set through this book.

CPP

Effective C++ – 3rd Edition

Scott Meyers

Expert recommendations on different elements of C++ language are given in this book.

CPP

C++ Concurrency in Action

Anthony Williams

By reading this book, the students will get an in-depth knowledge in managing threads, sharing data, and performing other important functions in C++ programming language.

CPP

Effective Modern C++

Scott Meyers

Details on the complex problems are given, along with solved examples, in this book.

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NICT Computer Education

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NIIT (National Institute of Information Technology)

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ICIT (Integrated Circuit and Information Technology)

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Brainlight Technologies

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Excel PTP

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IICT Computer Education

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Aptech Computer Education

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Matrix Computers

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Envision Academy

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Arth Education