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COMP10030

Academic Year 2024/2025

Algorithmic Problem Solving (COMP10030)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
1 (Introductory)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Mr Henry McLoughlin
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

Aims and Objectives : Over the last 40 years Computing Scientists have learned a lot about Problem Solving. What we will do in this modue is to interoduce you to some of the techniques and strategies which we have learned. For anyone intending to read for a degree in Computer Science, this module will introduce you to a number of the fundamental concepts which you will use again and again throughout your studies and subsequent career.If you intend to read for a degree in another subject you will still benefit from taking the module because the problem solving techniques can be applied in most other areas.The material will be presented using puzzles and games and does not require any computer skills.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the module you should be familiar with the concepts of Invariants.Problem decomposition,Symmetry,Induction.Simple boolean calculusYou should be able to use these concepts and apply them to solve a wide range of puzzles and to analyse a number of two-person games.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

12
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Total

106

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials and take home assignments.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

none

Learning Exclusions:

none

Learning Recommendations:

none


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MIS10060 - Introduction to Bus Analytics


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment Week 6 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
50
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment Week 12 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No
50
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback is aimed at describing the common errors in approaches and providing advice on how to avoid them

Name Role
Diptasree Debnath Tutor
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