CS1044 Summer 1999

Introduction to Programming with C++

Tuesday, May 25   

Welcome to Programming with C++

PC, WWW, e-mail based course

Textbooks

Fast Paced Summer Semester

Introductions: Who we are, Where we work, Comp Sci background, non-comp sci interesting fact

Q+A

Break

Selected topics from textbooks: chap 1-2 from Dale Weems and chap 1 of Savitch

Computer Architecture

Machine Instructions Versus High Level Language

Object Oriented Programming versus Structured Programming

Problem Solving Methodologies

Recognizing C++ Syntax

MS Visual C++ 6.0 is the compiler that will be used in class

Q+A

Introduction Slides

Q+A

Assignments

1) If you do not have a personal computer at home, investigate obtaining one (as this course will be difficult if not impossible without a home computer)
2) Fill out the Student Survey;
3) If you do not have email, fill out an Application Form for User Account on nova1.cs.vt.edu and give it to one of the GTAs in their office (room 441);
4) Obtain a copy of a C++ compiler for your personal computer at home (either MS Visual C++ or Borland C++) ... We will be using MS Visual C++ in the Lab
5) Read as far as you can in the textbooks