CSC-40044 - Module Specification
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to system design and programming for students who did not graduate from a computer science or related programme. The module covers the principles and practice of system design in the context of an available set of requirements, introduction to programming (algorithms, data structures, data storage and manipulation, and user interfaces), introduction to object oriented programming, the development of computer programs using appropriate technology and including the accessing of data over the Internet and the use of user interfaces to manipulate and display data. Students studying this module will be able to develop programs in a major programming language using principles taught on the course.

To provide knowledge and skills in systems design and programming sufficient to allow students without requisite skills to undertake following modules on the course. This module will be taken by students with limited prior experience in programming.

Intended Learning Outcomes

formulate algorithmic solutions using programming constructs and data structures: 1
develop computer programs using the Python programming language: 1
design and implement computer programs to meet a set of requirements: 1

Study hours

10 hours lectures;
30 hours practicals;
50 hours coursework preparation;
60 hours of guided independent study.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment