COMP SCI 2202ANA - Foundations of Computer Science A
Ngee Ann Academy - Trimester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMP SCI 2202ANA Course Foundations of Computer Science A Coordinating Unit Computer Science Term Trimester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Ngee Ann Academy Units 3 Contact up to 12 hours per week Incompatible COMP SCI 1007, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1201, 1202, 1203, 1008, 1009, 2202 Restrictions available to approved Bachelor of Computer Science students only Assessment written exam, assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Damith Ranasinghe
Teaching Period Course Coordinator Trimester 1Dr Cheryl Pope Trimester 2Dr Damith Ranasinghe
Lecturer: Mr Kwang Hua LimCourse 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
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 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 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 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
Text book: 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 Walter Savitch, "Problem Solving with C++ 8th ed", Addison-Wesley, 2012, ISBN-10:0132162733, ISBN-13:9780132162739Online 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 offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered as
intensives.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 144 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.
Specific Course Requirements
Students are expected to complete work and practice programming outside of intensive times. The lab at NAAEC has all the required resources for the course. -
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
An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:
During practical lab sessions, 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. Practical exams are individual and you must not consult classmates in developing your solutions.
Assessment No. Form of Assessment/ Collaborative Task Indiv or Collab Weighting Learning objective covered (see 2.1 for detail)
1 Practicals Collaborative 20% 1,2,3
2 Prac Exams Individual 20% 1
3 Final Theory Exam Individual 30% 1,2,3
4 Final Practical Exam Individual 30% 1
Total 100%Assessment Related Requirements
Students must achieve a minimum of 40% of available marks in the four assessment components given above and must achieve a total mark of at least 50% to be eligible to pass the course.
Students must complete all course assessment requirements and must attend lectures to be eligible to pass the course.
Course results are subject to moderation by the School of Computer Science Assessment coordinator.Assessment Detail
Assessment 1: Practicals
Weighting: 20%
Due Dates: please note schedule on course website. Some practicals will be undertaken during class time and some must be completed in between intensive sessions.
Submission Details: Online through course website
Task: Design, test and implement solutions to the practical problems.
Scope: Each practical will assess your understanding of the course material covered during the prior session. Practical work is both summative (assessing your understanding) and formative (used to give you feedback and help you prepare for practical exams) - see schedule above.
Students are encouraged to work collaboratively on practicals. Final submission must be the students own work, unless specified otherwise by the lecturer. ie students are encouraged to share ideas, but should not share actual code.
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: Practicals will be assessed on design, functionality, testing and program style.
Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1,2,3
Assessment 2: Practical Exams
Weighting: 20%
Due Dates: please note schedule on course website. Practical exams will be held during intensives. Submission Details: Online through course website Task: Design, test and implement solutions to the practical problems.
Scope: Practical exams are summative assessment and cover all topics up to the time of the practical exam - see schedule.
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: Practical exams will be assessed on design, functionality, testing and program style.
Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1
Assessment 3: Final Theory Exam
Weighting: 30%
Due Dates: The final theory exam will be scheduled during the examination period
Submission Details: Written Exam
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 written exam. Covers material from all of course.
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: Correctness of answers.
Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1,2,3
Assessment 4: Final Practical Exam
Weighting: 30%
Due Dates: The final practical exam will be scheduled during the examination period
Submission Details: Lab Exam
Task: Design, test and implement solutions to the practical problems.
Scope: 60 minute lab exam. Covers material from all of course.
Criteria by which your assignment will be marked: Practicals will be assessed on design, functionality, testing and program style.
Learning objectives with this assessment (refer to section 2.1): 1Submission
All practical based assignments must be submitted via the web submission system. Please see the course website for links.
There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:
· Assignment Submission: Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor but should be lodged via the web submission system. Note that assignments may be processed via online plagiarism prevention tools.
· Backup Copy of Assignments: All practical work is to be stored in your SVN repository. Failure to use the repository and any subsequent loss of work will not be grounds for extensions.
· Extensions of Time: Any request for an extension of time for the submission of an assignment should be made well before the due date of the assignment 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 proof, such as a doctor’s certificate, is required.
· Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline will result in penalties and may incur a fail grade. Note that a late penalty of 25% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late. Assignments handed in after 4 days from the due submission date will receive a mark of 0% even if a 100% mark is granted for the 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.
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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