COMP SCI 1202 - Object-Oriented Programming for Engineers
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMP SCI 1202 Course Object-Oriented Programming for Engineers Coordinating Unit Computer Science Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Prerequisites One of COMP SCI 1008, COMP SCI 1201, MECH ENG 1100, MECH ENG 1101, MECH ENG 1102, MECH ENG 1103, MECH ENG 1104 or MECH ENG 1105 Incompatible COMP SCI 1009, COMP SCI 1102 Restrictions Not suitable for BCompSc, BCompGr or BEng(Software Engineering) students Assessment Written exam, assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Alfred Fred Brown
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
- Design object oriented solutions for small systems involving multiple objects.
- Implement solutions in C++.
- Test and debug C++ implementations.
- Effectively use version control for incremental development.
- Explain the benefits of object oriented design and the types of systems in which it is an appropriate methodology.
- Identify the relative merits of different algorithmic designs.
- Apply good programming style and understand the impact of style on developing and maintaining programs. Be able to justify programming style choices.
- Independently find and interpret discipline related documentation.
- Manipulate binary patterns and understand the use of binary to represent numbers.
- Explain the steps in creating an executable program for a computer, including the intermediate representations and their purpose.
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最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 8 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,2,5,6,7 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1,2,4,7 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,2,3,4,8 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 8 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5,6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1,5,7 -
Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Walter Savitch, "Problem Solving with C++", 8th Edition, ISBN-10: 0132162733, ISBN-13: 9780132162739, Addison-Wesley, 2012.Online Learning
Links to the online learning environment are available from
Links to all course materials, assignment descriptions, announcements, etc. are available from the online learning environment. It is your responsibility to regularly check for notices and to participate in online activities. This course does not use myuni.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course has four contact activities: lectures, workshops, practicals and tutorials/small group discovery. Each of these activities is used to support and build on each other, they do not repeat material.
Lectures will be used primarily for discussion of common problems identified in other activities, theory and the rationale for programming design and implementation concepts. The lectures aim to be interactive and involve whole class activities.
Workshops will focus on exploration of computer science tools and concepts. The workshops are hands on collaborative sessions with groups of students sharing computers and working towards solutions to the presented problems. Workshop tutors are there to guide you in your exploration, but students are expected to attempt to find information and solutions, with the tutor providing guidance if difficulties arise and to lead the class discussions.
Tutorials will be the main activity where discussions will strengthen your design, programming style and testing skills. These sessions will focus on collaboratively reviewing preliminary designs and identifying strengths and weaknesses in a small group environment. These designs will form the basis of the practical work. Tutorials also incorporate small group discovery projects and provide another forum where you can ask questions.
Practical Sessions will focus on encoding in C++ solutions to problems. These sessions are primarily aimed at addressing problems or questions, giving feedback and marking off work. Most of your programming implementation time will be outside of these sessions, and you should come to these sessions with your work mostly completed. Practical sessions will also be used for practical examinationsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students are expected to spend 10-12 hours per three unit course. Expectations of time devoted to different activities each week is identified on the course websiteLearning Activities Summary
Section 1: Review of basic programming 最新糖心Vlog, introduction to tools
Section 2: Data representation and memory management, testing and debugging, assessing security of code
Section 3: Object Oriented design and software engineering
Section 4: HCI, Graphics, Ethics of interface design
A more detailed list of activities is available on the course website.Small Group Discovery Experience
The Small Group Discovery Groups will investigate the issues around a particular theme, for example "The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence”. The work will be in groups and be guided by the 最新糖心Vlog’s
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Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Component 1: Practical Assignments – 20%
Component 2: Tutorials – 5%
Component 3: Small Group Discovery – 5%
Component 4: Workshops – 5%
Component 5: Online Quizzes – 5%
Component 6: Final Written Exam – 60%Assessment Related Requirements
If your overall mark for the course is greater than 44 F but, your mark for the final written exam is less than 40%, your overall mark for the course will be reduced to 44 F.Assessment Detail
Practical assignments will need to be completed (or nearly completed) before your practical session. Your work will be assessed during your session based on design (you will need to justify any variations from your design developed during tutorials), implementation style, your testing suite and your ability to answer any questions from the practical supervisor.
During practical examinations you will be required to complete practical designs and solutions under examination conditions.
Tutorials will assess design skills. The main aim of tutorials is to be formative, i.e. to help you develop your skills, so the assessment in this component will be based on both your participation and your consistent application of the skills you develop (i.e. once you have identified a way of improving your design and style, you are expected to apply it).
Small Group Discovery projects will be assessed as a group based on a final report.
Workshops will be assessed based on your participation and your contribution to the group.
The final examination will assess all of the skills developed during the course and your ability to apply them as an individualSubmission
Practicals must be assessed during your scheduled session and your submissions must be under version control. If you are unable to attend a session due to medical or compassionate circumstances, you may be permitted to average your mark over the remaining components.
You must submit a request to the course coordinator no later than 5 days after the missed session, otherwise a 0 will be recorded for the activity. In your request you must attach supporting documentation – a medical certificate and/or a letter from the student counseling service. Work requirements are not considered grounds for missing assessments. If you are working, please make sure you are available for all activities.
Tutorials, Small Group Reports and Online Quizzes must be submitted by the due dates on the course website to receive marks. Late submissions will not receive marks. The Small Group Reports must be under version control.
Submission links are available on the course website.
The final examination will be scheduled by the examinations office. You will be able to access your exam schedule through Access Adelaide. You must be available during the supplementary examination period (check 最新糖心Vlog dates). If you are offered a supplementary and are unable to attend for any reason, there is no further opportunity for supplementary work.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
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