CP5377 - Portable Programming

[To be introduced in Townsville in 2006]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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In the context of basic expertise from an existing first language such as C or C++, this subject introduces language paradigms and categorises a selection of languages in terms of these paradigms, application domain specialisation, and historical considerations. An introduction to portable programming and multiple platform development is given, with an emphasis on language preprocessing, coding style, and debugging principles. Three or more languages are selected for more detailed study through the use of patterns. Typically, one language will be script based, one will contain high level networking support for distributed applications, and one will contain object oriented programming concepts. Lectures will include case studies in preparation for student software design. While this subject includes some program design, it does not extend to software systems architecture and development that are the focus of software engineering.

Learning Outcomes

• Ability to rate languages and environments for application design;
• Understand programming through comparative languate study and practice;
• Provide exposure to multiple software development and programming environments;
• To develop skills in a number of new languages.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

Prerequisites:	CP1200
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	CP2377

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc134749.
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Laboratory exam.
, , Study Period 21
Census Date 06-May-2005
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 24
Census Date 21-Oct-2005
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 32
Census Date 06-May-2005
Face to face teaching 28-Mar-2005 to 15-Jul-2005
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 33
Census Date 22-Jul-2005
Face to face teaching 25-Jul-2005 to 11-Nov-2005
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 34
Census Date 30-Nov-2005
Face to face teaching 21-Nov-2005 to 17-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 35
Census Date 21-Jan-2005
Non-standard start/end 03-Jan-2005 to 11-Mar-2005
Face to face teaching 17-Jan-2005 to 04-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 22
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 23
Census Date 23-Dec-2005
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.