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CS1PC20NU-Programming in C/C++
Module Provider: Computer Science
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Semesters in which taught: Semester 1 / 2 module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4
Module Convenor: Dr Pat Parslow
Email: p.parslow@reading.ac.uk
NUIST Module Lead: Liguo Weng
Email: 002311@nuist.edu.cn
Type of module:
Summary module description:
This moduleÌýintroduces students to procedural computer programming.
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Aims:
This module aims to introduce student to procedural computer programming. The C and C++ family of programming languages will be used for examples and practical work. Programming will be undertaken using both the Windows and UNIX/LINUX operating systems and a variety of editors and environments. By the end of the module students should be able to write moderately complex programs in both C and C++.
This module also encourages students to develop a set of professional skills, such as mastery of the discipline (understanding of methodology, knowledge of discipline), personal effectiveness and self-awareness, communication, awareness of strength, and commitment to learning and reflection, adaptability.
Assessable learning outcomes:
- Recognise and describe programming constructs in C and C++
- Explain and demonstrate how to compile, link and run programs with and without integrated development environments
- Compare the use of Windows andÌýUNIX for programming
- Explain and demonstrate how to edit, test and debug programs
- Analyse easyÌýproblems and design and implement an algorithm to solve them
- Describe fundamental concepts and algorithms that are relevant in programming
- Describe how code is executed by a computer
- Predict what a segment of code will produce (tracing)
- Critically evaluate programming solutions
Additional outcomes:
Problem solving skills; generic programming concepts; use of compilers and linkers; use of modern integrated programming environment; Word processing.
Outline content:
- Computing Concepts, Introduction toÌýProgramming and Structured Program Development
- The C programming language; Program Control; Types and Operators; Functions; Arrays and Pointers; Characters and Strings; Formatted Input/Output; Structures, Unions, and Enumerations; File Processing; Data Structures
- Introduction to object-oriented programming; Encapsulation; Inheritance; Polymorphism
- The C++ programming language; Classes; Inheritance; Operator Overloading; Templates; Advanced Topics
- Using UNIX and Windows operating systems; Compilers, Linkers, Debuggers and Integrated Development Environments; typical computer organization
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
During the Autumn and Spring term each week will follow a pattern similar to this:
- Lectures
- Practical work and quizzes
- Additional tutorials for beginners
- Additional challenges for those with programming experience
During the Spring term students will undertake an extended piece of practical work.
Ìý | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
Lectures | 20 | 12 |
Practicals classes and workshops | 20 | 20 |
Guided independent study: | Ìý | Ìý |
Ìý Ìý Wider reading (independent) | 5 | |
Ìý Ìý Wider reading (directed) | 5 | 5 |
Ìý Ìý Exam revision/preparation | 10 | |
Ìý Ìý Advance preparation for classes | 5 | 5 |
Ìý Ìý Preparation of practical report | 23 | |
Ìý Ìý Completion of formative assessment tasks | 30 | 15 |
Ìý Ìý Revision and preparation | 10 | 5 |
Ìý Ìý Reflection | 5 | 5 |
Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
Total hours by term | 95 | 105 |
Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
Total hours for module | 200 |
Method | Percentage |
Written exam | 30 |
Practical skills assessment | 70 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
One 2-hour examination paper at the end of Semester 2.
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
The coursework consists of the following elements:
In Autumn term
One piece of coursework (a computer program) developed during practical sessions, submitted at the end of term (30%)
In Spring term
One piece of coursework (a computer program) developed during practical sessions, submitted at the end of term (40%)
Formative assessment methods:
Students will be provided with formative feedback throughout practical classes. Exercises will be discussed on a weekly basis.
Penalties for late submission:
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
- where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
- where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements:
One 3-hour examination paper in August/September.Ìý Note that the resit module mark will be the higher of (a) the mark from this resit exam and (b) an average of this resit exam mark and previous coursework marks, weighted as per the first attempt (30% exam, 70% coursework).
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
1) Required text books:Ìý
2) Specialist equipment or materials:Ìý
3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear:Ìý
4) Printing and binding:Ìý
5) Computers and devices with a particular specification:Ìý
6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence:Ìý
Last updated: 18 April 2023
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