COMP30950 Multi-paradigm Programming

Academic Year 2024/2025

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 display a deep understanding of object-oriented programming,
o understand functional programming and how it integrates with object-oriented programming
o compare and contrast different object-oriented and functional programming languages,
o assess and improve the internal quality of a software application
o design, implement, test and debug multi-paradigm programs of moderate complexity,

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

24
Autonomous Student Learning

70
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 in preparation for the key final programming exam. 
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
Exam (In-person): Text tbd n/a Other No

60

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.