CP5377 - Portable Programming

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
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 24-Mar-2006
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 05-May-2006
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 32
Census Date 05-May-2006
Face to face teaching 27-Mar-2006 to 07-Jul-2006
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 33
Census Date 21-Jul-2006
Face to face teaching 24-Jul-2006 to 03-Nov-2006
Coordinator:	jc160394
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 34
Census Date 22-Dec-2006
Face to face teaching 20-Nov-2006 to 09-Mar-2007
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	jc134749
Lecturer:	jc160394.
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 22
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	jc160394
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 23
Census Date 22-Dec-2006
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 22
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	sci-cc2
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).
, , Study Period 23
Census Date 22-Dec-2006
Coordinator:	jc134749
Contact hours:	20 hours 26 hours 26 hours 6 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (10%); (40%).

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