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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	CA664
School	School of Computing
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: John McKenna Semester 2: John McKenna Autumn: John McKenna
Module Teacher	John McKenna
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module aims to: consolidate and develop the student's ability to problem-solve and program in Java; to introduce algorithms used with common data structures; introduce relevant Java packages, GUI and development environments. Students taking this module will already have a basic but solid knowledge of Java and will have some knowledge of some basic mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the operations and distinguishing features of common data structures and algorithms
2. Process novel data in common data structures and algorithms
3. Analyse algorithms and data structures for computational complexity
4. Choose appropriate data structures and algorithms for novel problems
5. Design and implement solutions to problems using object-oriented programming concepts
6. Apply problem-solving techniques to novel problems
7. Develop programs and GUIs (graphical user interface) within an IDE (integrated development environment)
8. Communicate design work in formal writing while citing the work of others which has contributed to the students work
9. Work in a collaborative environment

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	16	Online (Screencast) Lectures
Lecture	16	Online (Screencast) Lectures
Tutorial	18	Q&A follow-ups to lectures
Tutorial	18	Q&A follow-ups to lectures
Laboratory	18	Group work or lab exercises
Laboratory	18	Group work or lab exercises
Moodle discussion	5	Queries, Replies, Monitoring
Moodle discussion	5	Queries, Replies, Monitoring
Assignment	40	Group and individual assignments
Assignment	40	Group and individual assignments
Independent learning	90	At individual's discretion
Independent learning	90	At individual's discretion
Total Workload: 374

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

Review of object-oriented programming using Java including:.
Principles; Inheritance; Polymorphism; Exceptions; Generics; Abstract data types and concrete classes..

Introduction to, and analysis of, algorithms:.
Arrays and sequences, searching, sorting, merging; Linked lists, manipulation and traversal; Recursion..

Abstract data types and their implementations, e.g.:.
Stacks and queues; Lists, Sets, Maps; Binary Trees, tree traversal, searching, balancing; Hash Tables; Heaps..

Other.
File and String manipulation; Introduction to relevant Java packages including UI packages.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Other	Group and individual projects: Planning; Design; Programming; Formal write-up; Review	40%	As required

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

Other Resources

None

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