UTServicesHRCTDCourse finderIntroduction to Programming C++

Introduction to Programming C++

OBJECTIVES

This course will teach you how to write small programs to solve some common data management, mathematical/engineering computations and physical simulation problems. After the course you will be able to:  

The course provides you with sufficient background to further improve your programming skills independently.

CONTENT

Computations are omnipresent in complex engineering problems in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, civil and process engineering. Many problems are resolved with the aid of computers and dedicated programs today. Therefore, it is important for an engineer to be familiar with computers and programming languages. In this course, you will learn how to translate problems into algorithms and how to implement the algorithm into a computer language. We will focus on implementation of programs in C++.

You will learn how to write, compile, and execute small programs in C++. We teach you how to write structured, reusable code (object-oriented programming). We further teach you how to better understand, analyze, optimise, and debug code.

The course is delivered from 6 to 22 October, 2025 and consists of daily lectures and lots of practical exercises.

EXAM

The course will be assessed by a final assignment, which tests your understanding and ability to apply programming style and techniques.

  • Dates and time

    The course is delivered from 6 to 22 October, 2025 (6 sessions).

    Contact the lecturer (I. Ostanin) for details about the course assessment and the room numbers.

    Lectures will be recorded and can be viewed on CANVAS, in case you miss one.

    This is a hybrid course. We strongly encourage you to attend the lecture in-person, but you can follow the course online.

  • Location

    varies per day, ask the lecturer (I. Ostanin) for the schedule.

  • Requirements

    No previous programming knowledge is required. We only expect a basic understanding of mathematical concepts, such as matrix/vector operations, differentiation and integration.

  • Programme is for

    UT PhD students

  • ECTS

    1.5

COURSE INFORMATION
dr. I. Ostanin (Igor)
Assistant Professor
Sign up for:
Introduction to Programming C++
October 2025
Employee or student of the University of Twente?

Your details