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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Computing 2
Module Code	C2
School	Oscail
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Eamon Costello Semester 2: Eamon Costello Autumn: Eamon Costello
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	C1
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module equips you with a foundation in the theory and practice of computer programming with C++ or Java (depending on which language you chose). It also introduces concepts from Object Orientated development and software engineering such as UML, Extreme Programming and Agile methodologies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Compute a successful working basic program using loops and selection
2. Design and implement well structured programs
3. Apply basic data structures in programming
4. Write C++/Java programs involving file handling and Input Output (IO)
5. Write C++/Java programmes to solve problems relating to given scenarios
6. Build Object Orientated programs in C++/Java
7. Use the Unified Modelling Language (UML) to design programmes in a given programming language
8. Use the C++ Standard Template Library (STL) or ArrayList in Java
9. Describe the Scrum Agile method
10. Describe the practices, values and principles of Extreme Programming (XP)

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	16	No Description
On-line learning	16	No Description
Independent learning time	343	No Description
Total Workload: 375

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Computer Programming overview/ The Principals Of Programming.
Sequence, Selection and IterationC++/Java: Printing a Line of Text, Modifying a ProgramMemory AddressingOverview of differences between C, C++ and Java ProgrammingOverview of C++/Java TerminologyData Elements, Arrays and Structures, ArrayListsOperators, Expressions, StatementsConcurrent or Parallel ProgrammingBasic Input / OutputValidation & File HandlingProgramming and software overview / trendsStrings and FunctionsPointers and References.

Classes and Objects / Object-Oriented Programming.
Classes, Objects, Member Functions, Data Members, ConstructorsAbstractionEncapsulation / Information HidingDynamic BindingInheritance.

Standard Template Library (STL).
Containers, Iterators, AlgorithmsTypes of Containers (Sequence, Associative) and Container Adapters (stack, queue).

Modelling With UML.
Overview of UML diagrams typesUse case diagrams, Class diagrams, State machine diagrams, Activity diagrams, Communication diagrams, Sequence diagrams.

Agile Methodologies.
OverviewWaterfall vs. Agile Methodologies. Introduction to SCRUM. Introduction to the values, principles and practices of Extreme Programming (XP).

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List

Cay S. Horstmann,: 0, Java For Everyone, 978-1-1180-6331-6
Harvey & Paul) M Deitel & Deitel, Harvey M. Deitel,: 0, C++ How to Program, 0-13-611726-0

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

BSc in Management of Info Syst/Info Tech

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

ITS

Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

Timetable this semester: Timetable for C2

Date of Last Revision

08-DEC-10

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