Department of Mechatronics Engineering

SE 310 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Advanced C++: Templates and Generic Programming

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
SE 310	FALL	3	0	3	5

Prerequisites	None
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	-
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Akcan
Course Lecturer(s)	Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Akcan
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives

C++ is one of the most used programming languages in the industry thanks to its flexible design, scalability and efficiency. The main purpose of this course is to improve students' C++ knowledge and programming skills and to introduce them to the latest innovations in the C++ language. Some of these innovations are generic programming techniques, especially the Standard Template Library (STL) library, and selected Boost C++ libraries. Topics of this course include programming with templates, advanced template programming techniques, generic programming, using customized templates, type properties, GUI programming with C++, Standard Template Library, STL container, STL iterator, STL algorithms, and selected Boost C++ libraries.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	will be able to develop programs using advanced structures within the templates, including class templates, type property classes, and rule templates.	1.6		X
LO2	will know the concepts of generic programming.	1.5		X
LO3	will be able to develop software libraries.	1.6				X
LO4	will know how to use graphical interface programming environments.	1.5		X
LO5	will know how to use the Standard Template Library and Boost-C libraries.	1.5		X

Course Description

In this course, students are given basic information about templates and the principles of generic programming and frequently used generic libraries are introduced.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses	X
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Managment Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction and motivation. Brief reminder of C++ object-oriented programming		LO1
2	Basic template information. Function and class templates	David Vandevoorde and Nicolai M. Josuttis. C++ Templates: The Complete Guide. Addison Wesley, 2003. (Course book) Chapter 2- 3	LO2
3	Out-of-type template parameters, fine details	Textbook Chapter 4-5	LO2
4	Use of templates in daily programming	Textbook Chapter 6	LO1
5	Multi-format usage capabilities of templates	Textbook Chapter 14	LO1
6	Type properties and rule classes	Textbook Chapter 15	LO2
7	Templates and inheritance	Textbook Chapter 16	LO2
8	Graphical interface programming with Qt 4.6	C++ GUI Programming with Qt 4 (2nd Edition) (Prentice Hall Open Source Software Development Series) Prentice Hall, 2008	LO4
9	Introducing the Standard Template Library	Josuttis, Nicolai M. The C++ standard library: a tutorial and reference. Addison Wesley, 1999 (STL Book) Chapter 2	LO5
10	Map, Multimap, Set and Multiset.	STL Book Chapter 6	LO5
11	STL iterators	STL Book Chapter 7	LO5
12	STL algorithms	STL Book Chapter 8	LO5
13	Boost Smart Pointers	Boost C++ libraries website	LO5
14	Other Boost C++ libraries	Boost C++ libraries website	LO5
15	Project presentations		LO1
16	Review of the semester		LO1

Course Notes/Textbooks	"Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig. Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach. Third Ed. Prentice Hall. 2010. ISBN10: 0132124114 David Vandevoorde and Nicolai M. Josuttis. C++ Templates: The Complete Guide. Addison Wesley 2003."
Suggested Readings/Materials	C++ GUI Programming with Qt 4 (2nd Edition) (Prentice Hall Open Source Software Development Series) Prentice Hall 2008 Josuttis Nicolai M. The C++ standard library: a tutorial and reference. Addison Wesley 1999 Boost C++ libraries website

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Midterm	1	25	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X			X
Homework / Assignments	1	10			X	X
Project	1	25			X	X	X
Total	4	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	15	3	45
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	15	2	30
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	-	-	-
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	1	15	15
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	20	20
Final Exam	1	40	40
		Total	150

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics		LO2 LO4 LO5
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems		LO1		LO3
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.