School of Computer Science BCS accreditation 2021 - 2026

Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) wIE MEng (Hons) - COMP26020 Programming Languages & Paradigms

2.1.1 Knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts, principles & theories

The course unit covers essential knowledge, concepts, principles in relation to different aspects of programming languages, including different paradigms (eg, imperative vs declarative) as well as compilation techniques and current trends.

Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Lab work

2.1.2 Use of such knowledge in modelling and design

This is partly addressed through lectures and lab work where different paradigms are used to illustrate trade-offs between different programming languages

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

2.1.3 Problem solving strategies

The unit makes use of problems where the solutions require problem-solving skills to apply different programming principles

Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Lab work

2.1.4 Analyse if/how a system meets current and future requirements

There is one part of the course unit, which is dedicated to future trends in programming languages.

Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework

2.2.1 Specify, design or construct computer-based systems

There is a set of exercises where specification is provided and different compute-based systems have to be implemented using different programming languages

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

2.2.2 Evaluate systems in terms of quality and trade-offs

A range of trade-offs in terms of designing, building, compiling programs are discussed throughout the course unit

Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework

2.3.2 Development of general transferable skills

Problem solving is exercised throughout the course unit, time management is necessary when dealing with lab work.

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

3.1.3 Knowledge of systems architecture

The course unit requires a good understanding of the software stack as it deals with programming languages and compilers

Assesement : Lab work

3.1.4 Knowledge and understanding of mathematical and/or statistical principles

Some mathematical formalism in relation to languages and compilers is introduced to illustrate key concepts

Assesement : Examination

4.1.1 Knowledge and understanding of scientific and engineering principles

Scientific and Engineering principles are deployed throughout the course unit to solve practical problems.

Assesement : Examination, Lab work

4.1.2 Knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles

There is some light use of mathematical notation in relation to programming, compilation, concurrency

Assesement : Examination