Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | ADVANCED OBJECT ORIENTED C LANGUAGES | ||
Code | COMP282 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr S Thomason Computer Science S.Thomason@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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1. To introduce the notion of object orientation and illustrate the differences between unmanaged and managed coding techniques, through the introduction of two object-oriented variants of C; namely C++ and C#. 2. To familiarise students with the use of advanced software development tools, and to illustrate the synergies between the use of graphical interface building tools and the use of programming languages. 3. To introduce the notion of design patterns and their application to challenging programming problems, and to demonstrate their use in event-driven programming tasks. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate the differences in the utilisation of object oriented principles in various C-based programming languages; |
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(LO2) Develop applications using both C++ and C# within an industry-level development environment; |
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(LO3) Demonstrate an understanding of the role of design patterns within software development; |
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(LO4) Apply appropriate design patterns when developing event-driven, GUI-based applications, and to utilise graphical GUI development tools as part of this development. |
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(S1) Learning Skills: Identify differences in the utilisation of object oriented principles in various C-based programming languages. |
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(S2) Employability Skills: Develop applications within an industry-level development environment. |
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(S3) Research Skills: Analyse existing programs. |
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(S4) Research Skills: Design new structured programs. |
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(S5) Research Skills: Debug and test programs. |
Syllabus |
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• Introduction to Object-Oriented C Languages (2 lectures): Evolution of object-oriented languages and the C family, including C++ and C#, and comparison between unmanaged and managed code development • Introduction to C++ and templates (3 lectures, 4 labs): Provide the basics of C++ and explore the use of templates for data management. Introduce a modern IDE (such as Visual Studio) as a development environment. • Introduction to C# (3 lectures, 4 labs): Provide the basics of C# and the main features of .NET. Introduce a graphical GUI development environment and discuss synergy with C# and .NET • Design Patterns (2 lectures, 2 labs): Introduce the general principles of design patterns, including MVC (model-view-controller) to support GUI development. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work Due to Covid-19, in 2020/21, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions. (b) Fully online delivery and assessment (c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
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20 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 55 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
(282) Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 30 hours expected fo | 50 | ||||
(282.1) Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 30 hours expected fo | 50 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |