COMP30950 Multi-paradigm Programming

Academic Year 2023/2024

This is an advanced programming module that assumes a working knowledge of object-oriented programming and data structures & algorithms, and a familiarity with functional programming. This module covers object-oriented programming in detail and explores how functional programming integrates with object-oriented programming in current practice. There is a focus on producing software that is:
(1) demonstrably correct, by using unit testing and
(2) maintainable, by observing sound programming principles during development.
There is a strong emphasis on practical programming skills throughout this module, and being able to develop correct, maintainable code is a key part of the assessment for this module. The main programming language employed is Scala.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
o describe the key aspects of object-oriented programming and their inter-relationships,
o design, implement, test and debug object-oriented programs of moderate complexity,
o understand functional programming and how it integrates with object-oriented programming
o compare and contrast different object-oriented programming languages,
o assess and improve the internal quality of software

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Lectures

24
Practical

24
Total

118
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module material is presented in face-to-face lectures where students are actively encouraged to ask questions and discuss the material further. Weekly labs give the students a space to engage with the material in a practical way. A number of programming assignments are set to enable students to improve their programming skills. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
COMP10300 - Functional Programming, COMP20250 - Introduction to Java, COMP20280 - Data Structures, COMP20290 - Algorithms

Incompatibles:
COMP30070 - Object-Oriented Programming


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Continuous Assessment: Programming assignments and programming exam Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

70

 No
Examination: Final written exam 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

30

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

After each assignment the lecturer will discuss a sample solution with the class and highlight the most common errors.

Name Role
Mr Deaglan Connolly Bree Lecturer / Co-Lecturer