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COMP2221: PROGRAMMING PARADIGMS

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Type	Open
Level	2
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2023/24
Module Cap
Location	Durham
Department	Computer Science

Prerequisites

COMP1051 Computational Thinking OR MATH1587 Programming I

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

None

Aims

To broaden students' view of programming and programming languages.
To understand core methodologies related to computer programming.

Content

Systems programming.
Functional programming.
Object oriented programming.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
an acquisition of a core knowledge of different programming methodologies
an understanding of when an appropriate programming paradigm is suitable for the solution of a specific problem

Subject-specific Skills:

On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate:
an ability to implement solutions to basic problems using both a functional and a object oriented programming language
an ability to design and implement applications using a low-level language

Key Skills:

On completion of the module, students will be able to demonstrate: an ability to analyse and evaluate problems with a view to developing appropriate methods for their solution.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Lectures enable students to learn the core material relevant to the topic and practical classes enable students to apply their learning to practical examples.
Summative assignments and formative exercises encourage students to focus their ability to independently analyse and solve problems.
Summative examinations test the core knowledge acquired.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total
lectures	44	2 per week	1 hour	44
practical classes	21	1 per week	2 hours	42
preparation and reading				114
Total	n/a			200

Summative Assessment

Component: Examination		Component Weighting: 50%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Examination	2 hours	100	Yes

Component: Coursework		Component Weighting: 50%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Practical work		100	Yes

Formative Assessment

Example formative exercises are given during the course. Additional revision lectures may be arranged in the module's lecture slots in the 3rd term.

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