A set of CS 1 labs utilizing graphical objects and inheritance

A series of weekly CS 1 labs utilizing C++ have been developed, implemented and tested in a student lab environment. Of particular interest is the emphasis on mathematics and the early and extensive use of objects and graphics, including simple animation. Many basic concepts (e.g., objects, files, and functions) are introduced and expanded over several weeks, and important themes recur throughout a series of labs (e.g., file processing and bar charts, classes and inheritance). Included are preview, lab and follow-up exercises, check-off and grade sheets, weekly topics and hints for instructors, additional programming exercises that are extensions of the lab material and a student reference manual.