Course Info

CSC 461: Optimized C++

Analysis and implementation techniques to improve the performance and resource usage of C++ programs. This class will provide low level understanding of C++'s internal behavior that can be exploited to create faster performing software. Analysis of existing software to help identify and remedy execution performance issues related to data layout, processor caching, unintended compiler interactions, algorithmic considerations, data containers and supplied subsystems. Topics include: performance enhancements through SIMD instruction set, dynamic memory usage, caching, implicit behavior, C++ language extensions, algorithms, streaming and profiling.

CSC 400 and CSC 403 and CSC 406 are prerequisites for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 12842
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00226 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Section 741

Class number 12872
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00226 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Flex
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus
    • CLOSED


Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 32932
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00228 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Section 941

Class number 35132
  • Meeting dates: 3/29/2025 - 6/13/2025
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00228 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus


Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 22937
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Section 841

Class number 22938
  • Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus


Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 14536
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00226 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Section 741

Class number 14578
  • Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00226 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus


Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 32898
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00228 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 22946
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00202 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 12828
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00200 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 40025
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28890
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 18449
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00222 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 37450
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 28578
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus

Fall 2021-2022

  • Section: 701
  • Class number: 4006
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00224 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Edward Keenan | View syllabus