COMP SCI 7202 - Foundations of Computer Science
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
Introduces the fundamental concepts of object oriented programming. Topics include: Fundamental constructs - data types, arrays, strings and string processing, files, variables, expressions, conditionals, iteration, simple I/O.
Object oriented fundamentals - methods, classes, interfaces, inheritance
Algorithms and problem solving - problem solving process and strategies, simple searching and Sorting algorithms (linear and binary search, selection and insertion sort)
Software development tools and techniques - testing: black box, requirements, unit
Machine level representation - bits, bytes, words, number bases, representation of data, memory management.
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMP SCI 7202 Course Foundations of Computer Science Coordinating Unit Computer Science Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 10 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Incompatible COMP SCI 7080 Restrictions For approved Master of Computing and Innovation, Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and Graduate Certificate in Computer Science students only. Assessment Written exam and/or assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Bradley Alexander
Teaching Period Course Coordinator Semester 1TBD Semester 2TBD Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
The key learning objectives for this course are:- Design, implement and test algorithms using fundamental programming constructs and data structures.
- Translate between machine level representations and demonstrate how data is represented in computers.
- Identify, evaluate and use information sources to support the practice of programming, including APIs, tutorials and documentation.
- Determine and compare the runtime complexity of common searching and sorting techniques and their implementations – both iterative and recursive.
- Identify and apply searching and sorting techniques (linear and binary search, selection, insertion, merge, quick, bucket sorts).
- Identify and apply basic data structures: linked list, stack, queue, qraph, tree (ordered, binary, balanced).
- Design, implement and test solutions to problems selecting appropriate data structures and basic algorithmic techiques (brute force, divide and conquer, transform and conquer, greedy).
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University 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 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,6,7 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1,3 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 3 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 3 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no required text. The course will make use of various online resources.Recommended Resources
If you prefer to have a textbook for reference, we recommend:
"Problem Solving with C++", 9e Global Edition, Walter Savitch, ISBN-13:9781292018249, Addison-Wesley, 2015.Online Learning
The School of Computer Science uses a variety of e-learning tools to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops. These tools provide access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each course of study. Online learning resources can be accessed by selecting your course from -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is taught primarily face to face with active practical work interspersed with short examples and discussions. Students are expected to work on practicals and review course material between face to face sessions.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As a guide, a 6 unit course comprises a total of 288 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study)Learning Activities Summary
- Unix/Subversion basics, use of libraries, variables, constant, string literals, expressions, operators, basic types /representation, conditionals/loops, functions, basic I/O, algorithms and program structure, coding style.
- Arrays, vectors and structs, number representation, pointers and dynamic storage, memory allocation and freeing, call by reference, call by pointer, call by value , testing and defensive programming.
- Programming languages and paradigms, procedural vs object oriented design, class definitions, class members, class methods / procedures, class implementations.
- Overloading operators and methods, copy constructors, static class members.
- Class hierarchies, inheritance, multiple inheritance, polymorphism, namespaces.
- Recursion, evaluating algorithms memory and runtime, algorithmic approaches to searching (linear and binary), sorting.
- Programming data structures: stacks, queues, linked lists.
- Trees, algorithmic strategies, review.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
* During practicals, you are encouraged to collaborate with your classmates. This extends to discussing ideas, alternatives, possible solutions and questions about material discussed in class. It does not permit copying of code from classmates. All code you submit must be your own.Assessments Assessment Task Task Type To Be Scheduled During Weighting Learning Outcome Practicals* Formative Face to face teaching. 20% 1,3,5,6,7 Theory Quizzes Summative Face to face teaching. 10% 2,3,4,5,6 Practical Exams Summative Face to face teaching. 10% 1,3,5,6,7 Final Theory Quiz Summative Final class time. 30% 2,3,4,5,6 Final Practical Exam Summative Main exam period. 30% 1,3,5,6,7 Total 100%
Theory quizzes and practical exams are individual and you must not consult classmates in developing your solutions.Assessment Related Requirements
Students must achieve a minimum of 40% of the available marks in the Final Theory Quiz and a minimum of 40% of the available marks in the Final Practical Exam. If a student has a final mark for the course greater than 44 F but, fails to achieve both of these requirements, the final mark for the course will be reduced to 44 F.Assessment Detail
Assessment: Practicals*
- Weighting: 20%
- Due Dates: please note schedule on course website. Some practicals will be undertaken during class time but some may be completed outside class times.
- Submission Details: Submit using the .
- Task: Design, test and implement solutions to programming problems.
- Scope: These assess your understanding of the course material covered during prior classes.
- Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: design, functionality, testing and program style.
- Learning objectives: 1,3,5,6,7
- Weighting: 10%
- Due Dates: please note schedule on course website. Theory quizzes will be held during class time.
- Submission Details: Online Quiz.
- Task: Design, test and implement solutions to the practical problems.
- Scope: These cover all topics up to the time of the quiz.
- Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: Correctness of answers.
- Learning objectives: 2,3,4,5,6
- Weighting: 10%
- Due Dates: please note schedule on course website. Practical exams will be held during class time.
- Submission Details: Submit using the .
- Task: Design, test and implement solutions to programming problems.
- Scope: These cover all topics up to the time of the practical exam.
- Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: design, functionality, testing and program style.
- Learning objectives: 1,3,5,6,7
- Weighting: 30%
- Due Dates: The final theory exam will be scheduled during the final class time.
- Submission Details: Online Quiz
- Task: The theory exam assesses students depth of knowledge of programming constructs in general, tradeoffs of memory and cpu use in algorithms and data representation.
- Scope: 60 minute online quiz. Covers material from all of the course.
- Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: Correctness of answers.
- Learning objectives: 2,3,4,5,6
- Weighting: 30%
- Due Dates: The final practical exam will be scheduled during the main exam period.
- Submission Details: Submit using the .
- Task: Design, test and implement solutions to programming problems.
- Scope: 120 minute practical exam. Covers material from all of the course.
- Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: design, functionality, testing and program style.
- Learning objectives: 1,3,5,6,7
* During practicals, you are encouraged to collaborate with your classmates. This extends to discussing ideas, alternatives, possible solutions and questions about material discussed in class. It does not permit copying of code from classmates. All code you submit must be your own.
^Theory quizzes and practical exams are individual and you must not consult classmates in developing your solutions.Submission
Programming Assignment Submission
All programming practicals must be submitted using the . Programming assignments must not be emailed to the lecturer. If you are unable to submit a programming assignment, ask for help.
Note: programming assignments may be processed using external online plagiarism detection tools.
Backup Copy of Programming Assignments
All programming assignments must be stored in your SVN repository. Failure to use the repository and any subsequent loss of work will not be grounds for an extension.
Late Penalties
Failure to submit a programming assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline will result in penalties. For each day or part-day that a programming assignment is late, the maximum mark that can be awarded is reduced by 25%. The following table shows effect of the capping for different levels of marks:Late Penalties - Programming Practicals On time Mark One Day Late Two Days Late Three Days Late Four Days Late 100 75 50 25 0 75 75 50 25 0 50 50 50 25 0 25 25 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 Extensions
Any request for an extension of time for the submission of a programming assignment should be made well before the due date to the Course Coordinator. Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date. Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine extenuating circumstances and evidence, such as a medical certificate, must be provided.
Theory Quizzes and Practical Exams
If you are unable to take a theory quiz or attend a practical exam, you must contact the course coordinator as soon as practicable. If appropriate evidence can be provided, such as a medical certificate, alternative arrangements may be considered.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.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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