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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Advanced Programming
Module Code	CA247
School	School of Computing
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Monica Ward Semester 2: Monica Ward Autumn: Monica Ward
Module Teacher	Monica Ward
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To introduce the student to more advanced programming concepts and their implementation in C. To introduce very simple algorithms. To show how simple systems can be implemented in C.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design solutions to problems using a top-down approach
2. Implement solutions to problems using the advanced features of the C programming language.
3. Apply problem-solving techniques to novel problems
4. Design and implement simple systems.
5. Investigate online and other available resources to ascertain the most appropriate software library to use in a given situation.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Lab	12	Students will have time in a practical environment to work on problems presented in lectures
Assignment	24	No Description
Independent learning time	65	Time in which the student can expand their knowledge of the topics encountered during this module.
Total Workload: 125

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

Memory Management.
Why use memory management?Introduction to pointers.Using pointers effectively.Pointers and arrays, including one and two-demensional arrays..

Advanced Functions.
Passing parameters revisited.pass-by-value, and pass-by-referencereturning data from functions.using pointers with functions..

Simple Algorithms.
Introduction to recursion.Searching through arrays.Sorting arrays (e.g. SelectionSort, Insertion sort, Quicksort)..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Students are required to cary out an individual assignment.	25%	Week 5
In Class Test	This is a laboratory based exam which will prepare students for the formal end-of-semester examination.	25%	Week 12

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