Object-oriented programming (C++) (3 ECTS)

Further information

1. Comparison of object oriented programming in different programming languages
2. Utilizing modelling documents
3. Isolation of user interface and operational logic (MVC)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

After completing this course the student will
- understand the difference between a class and an object
- understands why classes are generally speaking necessary and how they are used
- is able to design and use simple classes
- understands the goal of making classes to be applicable for multiple purposes

Assessment criteria, good (3)

After completing this course the student will
- understand the benefits and disadvantages of dynamic memory management when designing and using objects
- when designing classes understand and be prepared for the challenges brought by any dynamic data members (need for a destructor, need for a copy constructor, need for an assignment operator etc.)
- knows how to select a suitable class relation type (inheritance, association, aggregation) according to the situation when using an existing class to implement a new class
- also knows how to implement a new class using the class relation types mentioned above
- know how to use virtual functions and abstract calasses

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

After completing this course the student will
- knows when designing classes how to be prepared for eventual memory leaks and knows how to prevent these leaks in all situations (exceptional situations included)
- is able to very expertly use pointers,
- knows how to select designs which help re-using the code