Module Details |
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Title | PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE PARADIGMS | ||
Code | COMP105 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr JS Fearnley Computer Science John.Fearnley@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce the functional programming paradigm, and to compare and contrastit with the imperative programming paradigm. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Describe the imperative and functional programming paradigms including the differences between them. |
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(LO2) Apply recursion to solve algorithmic tasks. |
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(LO3) Apply common functional programming idioms such as map, filter and fold. |
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(LO4) Write programs using a functional programming language. |
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(S1) Time and project management - Personal organisation |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Report writing |
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(S3) Critical thinking and problem-solving - Critical analysis |
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(S4) Numeracy/computational skills - Reason with numbers/mathematical concepts |
Syllabus |
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An overview of modern programming paradigms. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
30 |
10 |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Class Test There is a resit opportunity. Non-standard penalty applies for late submission - Late submission is not possible for a class test. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedul | 1 hour | 25 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Programming Assignment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :First semester | 10 hours | 25 | ||||
Programming Assignment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :First semester | 10 hours | 25 | ||||
Programming Assignment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :First semester | 10 hours | 25 |
Recommended Texts |
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