Module: Programming Fundamentals (Project)

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Programming Fundamentals (Project)
Module Code	CA377 (ITS) / CSC1096 (Banner)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Computing
Module Co-ordinator	Darragh O'Brien
Module Teachers	Denise Freir, Marija Bezbradica
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only
Reassessment takes the form of a lab exam.

Description

In this module, students apply their programming skills to a large-scale, semester-long project. All students undertake the same project, and that project introduces the students to web application development frameworks. Learning outcomes are validated by lab exams conducted in parallel with overall project development.

Learning Outcomes

1. Build and manage a software project using a variety of tools and techniques.
2. Integrate individual programs into a complex system.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use a configuration management system for project development.
4. Apply the concepts of software testing in a project environment.
5. Develop software in a test-driven software development context.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	24	Weekly lab
Laboratory	24	Weekly tutorial
Independent Study	24	Lab exam preparation
Independent Study	53	Independent research and project work
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Web application development
Introduction to web application development frameworks.

The model-view-controller pattern
Introduction to the MVC web application design pattern.

Programming build tools and environment
Standard code management tools (e.g. IDEs, source-code control systems, code repositories).

Testing
Test-driven software development.

Integration
Integrating project components.

Software process
Regular delivery of iterations of functionally correct, executable software.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
In Class Test	Lab exam	33%	As required
In Class Test	Lab exam	33%	As required
In Class Test	Lab exam	33%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None