Module: Programming Fundamentals (Project)

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Programming Fundamentals (Project)
Module Code	CSC1096 (ITS: CA377)
Faculty	Engineering & Computing	School	Computing
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

In this module, students apply their programming skills to a semester-long project. All students undertake the same project. Completion of the latter enhances students' skills in the area of web application development and related frameworks. Learning outcomes are validated by means of lab exams.

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.
6. Employ a web development framework to construct a web application.

*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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10594	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Darragh O'Brien	Module Teacher	Denise Freir, Lynn Walsh, Marija Bezbradica

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
In Class Test	Lab exam	25%	As required
In Class Test	Lab exam	25%	As required
Formal Examination	Computer Based Lab Exam	50%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None