This course covers basic C++ programming and the software development issues that arise in practical programming projects. Topics include C++ syntax and semantics, principles of design and basic software engineering skills.

This course satisfies the requirements of both CS 150 and 250. It is intended for the student who has already been introduced to programming, possibly in another programming language. Students who lack prior programming experience may attempt the course, but they should be aware that, because this is an accelerated course that covers the equivalent of two other courses, students may find that this course requires far more work than a normal single course.

This is a web-delivered course with no scheduled class meetings.1 As such, it offers students more flexibility in scheduling their work, but students without the maturity to take advantage of the available learning resources or the self-discipline to maintain a regular work schedule run the risk of falling too far behind to succeed.