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What will I learn on this module?
You will extend your understanding of system development in this module. In particular, you will cover program design issues within the context of an industry-standard approach. You will learn how to implement designs, including the selection, implementation and processing of appropriate data structures and algorithms, and how to evaluate design models and appreciate the place of these models within a software development approach.
You will develop your knowledge of design by gaining understanding of the principles and concepts upon which design depends. In addition, you will learn to apply an industry-standard approach for design and employ appropriate modelling tools. You will also develop an understanding of the issues involved with the implementation of such models, including the selection and implementation of data structures.
How will I learn on this module?
Concepts, principles and techniques will be introduced to you in lectures and you will explore these further in practical exercises in laboratory/workshop sessions. You will also be provided with guided independent learning materials.
When appropriate, examples will be taken from real business and industrial situations. Throughout the module you will be given the opportunity to examine and discuss the use of programming design and development in real and simulated situations.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
In the laboratory/workshop sessions you will get guidance on your studies of the subject and an opportunity to ask questions arising from them. Most importantly, you will get feedback on your work and your progress, including on the practical exercises. In addition, the eLP (electronic learning portal) blackboard is used to provide support materials, including model answers to exercises to help you assess your own work.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
[MLO1] A critical understanding of collection classes and be able to implement data structures such as lists, queues and trees together with algorithms to process these structures (e.g. searching and sorting)
[MLO2] A critical application of algorithm complexity and the big-O notation, including algorithms for data security, and use this to select suitable data structures for a particular scenario
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
[MLO3] Analyse a problem, produce an object-oriented design for its solution and evaluate the object-oriented design documentation
[MLO4] Employ object oriented programming and apply use of collection classes and their algorithms
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
[MLO5] Ability to work in a team to produce a design model
How will I be assessed?
Formative assessment
The exercises in the lab/workshop sessions are crucial forms of formative assessment. They help you and your tutors assess your understanding and progress. You will get oral feedback on your work and your progress in the module from your tutors.
Summative assessment
Summative assessment is through two assignments:
The first assignment (60%) will be an individual work. This will be a scenario-based object-oriented programming task to explore aspects of an implementation of algorithms. This will include making an appropriate selection of data structures. [MLO1, 2, 3, 4]
For the second assignment (40%) you will work in groups to produce object-oriented design for a software system and then will reflect on its appropriateness in a report. The report should be within a limit of 2000 words. [MLO3, 4, 5]
You will get written feedback on your work for both parts of the assignment.
Pre-requisite(s)
None
Co-requisite(s)
None
Module abstract
You will extend your understanding of system development in this module. In particular, you will cover program design issues within the context of an industry-standard approach. You will learn how to implement designs, including the selection, implementation and processing of appropriate data structures, and how to evaluate design models and appreciate the place of these models within a software development approach.
Course info
UCAS Code G405
Credits 20
Level of Study Undergraduate
Mode of Study 3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Department Computer and Information Sciences
Location City Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2022
Our Campus based courses starting in 2022 and 2023 will be delivered on-campus with supporting online learning content. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to adjust the delivery of our education accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
On-campus contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with any additional restrictions, which may be imposed by the Government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors. This could potentially mean increased or fully online delivery, should such restrictions on in-person contact time be required.
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