Module: Programming Fundamentals (Project)

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Programming Fundamentals (Project)
Module Code	CA377
School	School of Computing
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Darragh O'Brien Semester 2: Darragh O'Brien Autumn: Darragh O'Brien
Module Teachers	Darragh O'Brien Denise Freir Jennifer Foster Marija Bezbradica Hilary Murray
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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 programming in a number of modern contexts (mobile, cloud etc.).

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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Laboratory	24	Weekly lab 1.
Laboratory	24	Weekly lab 2.
Independent Study	24	Demo 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

Mobile
Programming for mobile devices (e.g. Android).

Cloud
Programming for the cloud (e.g. Google App Engine).

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

Testing
System testing.

Integration
Integration of project parts (e.g. mobile and cloud).

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
Fieldwork	Task 1 demonstration.	25%	Week 6
Fieldwork	Task 2 demonstration.	25%	Week 9
Fieldwork	Final project demonstration.	50%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

COMBUS	BSc in Computing for Business
EC	BSc in Enterprise Computing
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

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