CSC8011 : Introduction to Software Development (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Dan Nesbitt
- Owning School: Computing
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To provide an introduction to object-oriented design and implementation, software development environments, version control tooling, and the Java programming language.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Programs, programming, programming environments.
• Introduction to tooling for version control.
• The Java Programming Language Architecture: JVM, JRE, and JDK.
• Java Programming language fundamentals: types, variables, arithmetic expression, boolean conditions,
• Objects and methods.
• Data Structures: Arrays, Array Lists, Maps, and Sets
• Control-flow abstractions: 'if', 'while', 'do', 'switch' and 'for' statements; input and output.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | Synchronous present in person (pip) lectures |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Asynchronous online preparatory materials |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 28:00 | 28:00 | Background reading |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 8 | 3:00 | 24:00 | Lecture and async materials follow-up, includes time for formative assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Synchronous present in person practical sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Project work | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | For Practical/lab report 1. Summative Assessment |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will be used to introduce the learning material and for demonstrating the key concepts by example. Students are expected to follow-up lectures within a few days by re-reading and annotating lecture notes to aid deep learning. This is a very practical subject, and it is important that the learning materials are supported by hands-on opportunities provided by practical classes. Synchronous online sessions will allow students to engage with the module staff as a form of contact queries for the practical formative assessment.
Students are expected to spend time on coursework outside of timetabled sessions. Additional background reading is expected to accompany the asynchronous lecture materials and the formative assessment.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 100 | Programming coursework (20 hrs) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prob solv exercises | 1 | M | Small Programming Exercises |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Practice in writing programs and using development tools is the most effective way for students to learn software development. As an introductory module in a very practical subject, the assessment is 100% coursework.
Formative, smaller programming tasks will be used as a way of practising the key skills and taught fundamentals to prepare students for the summative assessment. General feedback will be given to the class in preparation for the summative assessment.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CSC8011's Timetable