MODULE DESCRIPTION, 2007/08

06-18190
Software Workshop 1

This School of Computer Science Module Description is a strict subset of the Syllabus Page, which gives more information.

Course Code

06-18190

Title

Software Workshop 1

Code

COMP/06-18190/LC

School/Department

Computer Science

Member of Staff

Dr S Vickers

Level

Credits

Semester

1+2

Restrictions

None

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Contact hours

104 plus timetabled lab work

Delivery

Lectures: 2-3 hrs/week, Tutorials/Examples classes: 1-2 hrs/week, Timetabled labs

Description

A first module in imperative, object-oriented programming, with a strong emphasis on practical program development skills.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, the student should be able to:	Assessed by:
explain and apply the fundamental constructs of imperative and object-oriented programming;	Coursework, examination
describe and apply the main features of the Java programming language;	Coursework, examination
analyse Java programs, for example by determining the behaviour of a program from its source code or by completing and/or correcting partially-written programs;	Coursework, examination
write Java programs, where appropriate making effective use of an integrated development environment (IDE) and other programming aids;	Coursework, examination
test and debug programs, interpreting compiler and run-time error messages;	Coursework
design, develop and document complete Java programs to solve given software problems, including some open-ended tasks.	Coursework, examination

Assessment

Sessional: 3 hr examination (80%), practical work (20%).
Supplementary (where allowed): Students who fail this module but achieve at least 30% will be allowed to resit, by examination only. Students whose mark is below 30% will be required to repeat the module in the following academic year.

Other

Texts

Cay Horstmann, Java Concepts (4th Ed), John Wiley, 2005.
Robert Sedgewick and Kevin Wayne, Introduction to Programming in Java, Addison Wesley, 2007.

06-18190Software Workshop 1

06-18190
Software Workshop 1