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COMP10020

Academic Year 2024/2025

Introduction to Programming II (COMP10020)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Brian Mac Namee
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module dives deep into how to use compiuter programming to solve problems, and is a module for all students interested in learning more about programming a computer to make it do what they want it to do. Students will learn important programming constructs and how to use these in a spscific programming language. Students will also learn to take a 'divide and conquer' approach to programming, in which a complex programming task is split into a set of simple procedures: pieces of program that are easy to write. These procedures are then combined to produce a completed program. Algorithms to solve significant problems will be developed using this approach. Many of the programming examples presented in this module will focus on data science - using data to answer real-world questions - one of the most interesting areas of modern computer science.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

1. Understand the use of procedures (functions, methods) in consturcting computer programs
2. Design algorithms to solve problems
3. Successfully write, compile, debug, and run programs using these constructs
4. Design solutions that use data to answer questions (data science)
5. Apply programming techniques to develop solutions to problems in the area of data science

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

22
Autonomous Student Learning

66
Total

112

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The main teaching and learning approaches used in this module are lectures, lab work, task-based learning, group work and student-led readings.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

COMP10010


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
COMP10060 - Computer Sci for Engineers I, COMP10110 - Computer Programming I, COMP10120 - Computer Programming II, COMP10140 - Programming for Radiography I, COMP10150 - Programming for Radiography II, COMP10180 - Computer Programming II (O/L), COMP20080 - Computer Sci for Engineers II, MIS20050 - Prog for Bus Analytics II


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): End of year exam End of trimester
Duration:
1 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

25

 No
Individual Project: Individual coding project. Week 6 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

30

 No
Individual Project: Individual coding project. Week 11 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

30

 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Various mandatory, but ungraded, tasks throughout the year including programming exercises, MCQs, and other in-class activities. Week 2, Week 4, Week 6, Week 8, Week 10 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

15

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer 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
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will follow each assessment component.

Name Role
Dr Amr Abdelhafez Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Alec Parise Tutor
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