FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++
Faculty of Information Technology
FIT1048 Fundamentals of C++ is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 10 units, leading on to 15 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Requisites
Before FIT1048
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FIT1048
10 units list FIT1048 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Enrolment rules
Prohibition: FIT2071
Overview
This unit introduces programming fundamentals and the C++ language to students. The unit provides a foundational understanding of program design and implementation of algorithms to solve simple problems. Fundamental programming control structures, built in and complex data-types and mechanisms for modularity will be presented in C++. This unit also places a focus on object-oriented design principles, using object-oriented design as a process for program design and problem solving. More advanced object-oriented programming topics such as inheritance and polymorphism will also be covered. Other C++ fundamentals such as pointers and the STL will be presented, as will implementations of algorithms and data structures used in problem solving.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Task-oriented ProjectProjectThreshold hurdle10%
- Major Project - C++ Project Prototype and Design DocumentationProjectThreshold hurdle15%
- Final C++ Project ImplementationProjectThreshold hurdle25%
- Scheduled final assessmentExamThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Design, implement, compile, execute and debug programs using fundamental C++ constructs;
- 2
Apply fundamental programming control structures, including conditional statements, iteration and recursion to solve programming problems;
- 3
Apply object-oriented design principles, including inheritance and polymorphism, to solve programming problems;
- 4
Create C++ programs using pointers to demonstrate an understanding of efficient memory use and management;
- 5
Troubleshoot C++ program code using an Integrated Development Environment and its tools.
Workload and teaching
- Studio activities36 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Technology resources
All coding for the unit will be undertaken using the Visual Studio development environment. While students may use any IDE they feel most comfortable with for code development, all demonstration and instruction will be done using Visual Studio. Also note that all assignments MUST be submitted as a Visual Studio project. Projects based on other IDEs will not be accepted for marking. Visual Studio is available for use in all FIT student labs.
It is STRONGLY recommended that you implement a formal backup/version control system for your work. This may include, but is not limited to, external hard drive backup regimes and online repository systems. Work lost due to technology failure is not necessarily instant grounds for extension approvals.
Moodle will be used for delivery of all material as well as submission of assignments. It is your responsibility ensure you have appropriate access and you check the discussion boards regularly for important unit announcements.
Where it fits
FIT1048 is part of 9 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
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Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Cheryl Howard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FIT1048?
FIT1048 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after FIT1048?
FIT1048 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 10 units, including FIT2095, FIT2101, FIT2107, FIT3146, FIT3171 and FIT3173. Those lead on to 15 units in all.
When is FIT1048 offered?
In 2021, FIT1048 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is FIT1048?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does FIT1048 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include FIT1048?
FIT1048 is part of Computer networks and security; Cybersecurity; Games development; Mobile apps development; and Software development, and 1 other area of study.