Program Overview

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SWAPK-01 Advanced Programming Concepts

Course Overview

The course aims to provide students with a deeper and broader understanding of programming languages, focusing on C++ and its applications. Through practical problem-solving and examples, students will develop their skills in using C++ and learn to avoid common programming pitfalls.

Course Details

• ECTS: 5
• Form of instruction: Classroom instruction
• Forms of examination: Take-home assignment (Assign) and oral examination
• Language of instruction: English
• Level: Bachelor
• Location: Aarhus

Course Content

The course covers various topics, including:

• Classical C++ elements such as constness, references, conversions, and more
• Exceptions and error handling
• C++ idioms and best practices
• Selected parts of the Standard Template Library (STL) and Boost
• Templates and meta-programming
• C++ in embedded contexts, including performance and security considerations
• Traits and modern C++ features such as lambdas and threading

Learning Objectives

Upon completing the course, students will be able to:

• Explain and apply classical C++ elements
• Explain, apply, and argue for the use of exceptions and error handling
• Explain and apply selected C++ idioms and STL/Boost components
• Explain, apply, and argue for the use of templates and meta-programming
• Explain and apply C++ in embedded contexts
• Explain and apply traits and modern C++ features

Academic Prerequisites

Not specified

Type of Course

• Ordinary
• Exchange

Primary Programme

• Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Technology

Related Programmes

• Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electronics (Aarhus)
• Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electronics
• Bachelor's Degree Programme in Software Technology

Department

• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Faculty

• Technical Sciences

Location

• Aarhus

Maximum Number of Participants

Not specified

STADS UVA Code

• 28522PU002

Teaching

• Form of instruction: Classroom instruction
• Instructor: Søren Hansen
• Course coordinator: Søren Hansen

Literature

• Book: C++ Templates, The complete guide, 2nd edition
• Online material: Various online resources and tutorials

Examination

• Forms of examination: Take-home assignment (Assign) and oral examination
• Form of co-examination: External co-examination
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale

Take-home Assignment (Assign)

• Permitted exam aids: All
• Duration: Not specified

Oral Examination

• Permitted exam aids: All
• Duration: 20 minutes

Comments

• Home assignment: Group work prepared by up to 3 students, handed in before the exam period starts
• Oral: Individual examination based on the homework, with group members examined immediately one after the other
• Assessment: Grade based on an overall assessment of home assignment and oral examination
• Re-examination: Homework can be resubmitted or a new one can be prepared, with the homework handed in before the oral exam during the exam period; re-examination in January and June