Basic language constructs (input/output, variables and types, control structures), classes, pointers, and preprocessor. This course is given over an 8 week period as follows: 2 hours/week for 3 weeks followed by midterm test plus 2 hours/week for 3 weeks followed by final examination. Course drop date is one week after the midterm test. NOTE: Credit will not be granted for both CS 2617 and CS 2263.