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Module Title	Computing 2
Module Code	C2
School	Open Education
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr. Eamon Costello	Office Number	DG03
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module equips you with a foundation in the theory and practice of computer programming with C++. It also introduces concepts from Object Orientated development and software engineering such as UML and Agile methodologies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Compute a successful working basic program in the C programming language, using loops and selection
2. Design and implement well structured programs in C
3. Apply some of the basic data structures in the C programming language
4. Write C programs involving file handling
5. Write C++ programmes to solve problems relating to given scenarios
6. Understand how Object Orientated programming is implemented in C++
7. Use the Unified Modelling Language (UML) to design programmes in C++
8. Use the C++ Standard Template Library (STL)
9. Describe the Scrum Agile method

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Tutorial	16	No Description
Online activity	16	No Description
Seminars	343	No Description
Total Workload: 375

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

Computer Programming overview/ The Principals Of Programming
Sequence, Selection and Iteration C++: Printing a Line of Text, Modifying a Program Memory Addressing Overview of differences between C and C++ Programming Overview of C++ Terminology Data Elements, Arrays and Structures Operators, Expressions, Statements Concurrent or Parallel Programming Basic Input / Output Validation & File Handling Programming and software overview / trends Strings and Functions Pointers and References

Classes and Objects / Object-Oriented Programming
Classes, Objects, Member Functions, Data Members, Constructors Abstraction Encapsulation / Information Hiding Dynamic Binding Inheritance

Standard Template Library (STL)
Containers, Iterators, Algorithms Types of Containers (Sequence, Associative) and Container Adapters (stack, queue)

Modelling With UML
Overview of UML diagrams types Use case diagrams, Class diagrams, State machine diagrams, Activity diagrams, Communication diagrams, Sequence diagrams

Agile Methodologies
Overview Waterfall vs. Agile Methodologies

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Harvey & Paul) M Deitel & Deitel, Harvey M. Deitel,: 0, C++ How to Program, 0-13-611726-0

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

IT	Diploma/BSc in Information Technology
ITS	Diploma/BSc in Information Technology

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