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Software Engineering MEng (Hons) - COMP16412 Introduction to Programming 2
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2.1.1 Knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts, principles & theories
We teach the general principles of object oriented programming including encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, inner classes and interfaces, in addition to the particularities of the Java language such as the Java Collections Framework and JavaFX.
Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Lab work, Workshops
Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Lab work, Workshops
2.1.2 Use of such knowledge in modelling and design
We teach the advantages and disadvantages of object oriented programming for software modeling. UML is embedded throughout the course in the examples, labs and courseworks whereby it is not only used to specify a software system, but students have to make their own designs given a domain, requirements and modeling problem.
Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work, Workshops
Assesement : Individual coursework, Lab work, Workshops
2.1.3 Problem solving strategies
We teach how the use of data structures including Lists, ArrayLists, Sets, Stacks, Queues, Maps, HashMaps, HashSets and Binary trees can be used to solve computational problems. At the weekly workshops we give problems to be solved using whiteboard and marker to encourage the development of computational thinking strategies while not being distracted by the computer or code editor.
Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Lab work, Workshops
Assesement : Examination, Individual coursework, Lab work, Workshops
2.1.4 Analyse if/how a system meets current and future requirements
Students learn testing through the provision of unit tests in the labs and coursework in order to make sure that their code meets the expectations set.
Assesement : Group coursework, Lab work
Assesement : Group coursework, Lab work
2.1.5 Deploy theory in design, implementation and evaluation of systems
Patterns, OO Design and UML
Assesement : Coursework and examination
Assesement : Coursework and examination
2.1.9 Knowledge of information security issues
We devote one week to secure programming involving a guest lecture from industry and the reading of scientific papers on the topic, which is assessed in the exam.
Assesement : Examination
Assesement : Examination
2.2.2 Evaluate systems in terms of quality and trade-offs
Pros and cons of different algorithmic and design approaches
Assesement : Exams, Coursework
Assesement : Exams, Coursework
2.3.2 Development of general transferable skills
Every week, there is a workshop where we challenge our students to solve a set of problems, which is always related to the week's topic. The activities have to be conducted in teams of 5-6 students that are arranged on an ad-hoc basis. This involves collaboration and discussion with others, reaching agreements and delegating on others.
Assesement : Workshop
Assesement : Workshop
3.1.1 Deploy systems to meet business goals
All the practical work in workshops, labs and coursework is goal driven. The goals are defined using formal specifications, natural language and UML diagrammes and they are checked using automated testing and acceptance testing.
Assesement : formative assessment in labs, workshops and coursework; summative assessment in coursework and exam
Assesement : formative assessment in labs, workshops and coursework; summative assessment in coursework and exam
3.1.2 Methods, techniques and tools for information modelling, management and security
Students are taught the security risks of programming including those about using online resources for debugging purposes which involve using bad practices, and adding bugs to the codebase inadvertently.
Assesement : Examination
Assesement : Examination
3.2.1 Specify, deploy, verify and maintain information systems
By using a continuous integration server, students are involved in deploying and testing software and receive feedback about whether the specifications are met.
Assesement : Coursework
Assesement : Coursework