Course

Published 4.6.2026

(Updated 22.8.2026)

Tampere University

Programming 2: Techniques

In this course, you will learn to program with C++. You are expected to have earlier programmed with some programming language.

From

5.8.2026

5 cr

Core studies

Core content

Dividing program code into manageable parts and other style issues.
Modularity and use of classes, basics of object-oriented programming.
Recursion.
STL (Standard Template Library), basic containers (vector, set, map), iterators.
Values, references, pointers, indirect memory access.
Memory and arrays.
Dynamic memory management, linked list, smart pointers.
Version control (in single programmer's projects without remote repositories).
Compiling compared to interpreting.

Complementary knowledge

STL algorithms, more STL containers (list, deque).
Function pointers, pointer arithmetics.
Compilation process (preprocessor, linking).

Select how you would like to study:

Blended teaching and Exam, period 2, autumn 2026

Blended teaching
Electronic exam

Monimuoto-opetus ja Exam-tentti, periodi 2, syksy 2026

Blended teaching
Electronic exam

Monimuoto-opetus ja Exam-tentti, periodi 3, kevät 2027

Blended teaching
Electronic exam

Blended teaching and Exam, period 3, spring 2027

Blended teaching
Electronic exam

Contains

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Fields

Information and communication technologies

Scope

5 cr

Code

COMP.CS.110

Basic programming knowledge.

Course is meant for students that have knowledge corresponding to the grade 3 or better from the course COMP.CS.100 Programming 1: Introduction to programming (or its earlier versions). However, you can start the course, if your grade from Programming 1 is less than 3, but in such case you are expected to complete your prerequisite independently to the level expected on the course.

A student attaining grade "good" can design and implement smallish (consisting some hundreds lines of code at maximum) programs independently: the student is able to divide the program to parts that can be implemented separately in a practicable way plus design simple data structures and algorithms. Especially the student:

can use a version control system (in single programmer's projects without remote repositories)
can use the most common STL containers, algorithms, and iterators
can write recursive functions
can use pointers and indirect pointing
understands the principles of (dynamic) memory management.

Organiser

Tampere University

Contact details

avoin.tau@tuni.fi

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