Students learn the computer programming language C++. Students learn the basics of C++ and its features. Topics include classes, object life cycle, memory management and smart pointers, program execution life cycle, the Standard Template Library (STL), exception handling, threads and processes.
Students are familiarized with the landscape of programming with C++ and its modern features and will be able to debug, optimize, and restructure existing code in a general application development context.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Overview of the C++ programming language
- Data types, variables and scope
- Loops, conditional statements and program flow
- Functions, parameter passing, return values, and scope
- Arrays, strings, and string manipulation
- Pointers, dynamic memory allocation and deallocation
- Object-oriented programming, classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation
- File input and output, file streams, and error handling
- Standard Template Library, vectors, lists, maps, and algorithms
- Debugging, testing and code quality
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42437 |
January 4, 2027 to April 15, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.