You are here: Newcastle University People Search | Site Map | Accessibility | Skip to Content Newcastle University Module Catalogue 2021/22 Search Search For: Module Catalogue Module Reports for Staff Module Catalogue 2021/22 CSC8011 : Introduction to Software Development Offered for Year: 2021/22 Module Leader(s): Dr Stephen Riddle Owning School: Computing Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus Semesters Semester 1 Credit Value: 10 ECTS Credits: 5.0 Pre Requisites Pre Requisite Comment N/A Co Requisites Co Requisite Comment N/A 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. Learning Outcomes Intended Knowledge Outcomes To be able to read and explain simple examples of software code written in an object-oriented programming language. To be able to describe and discuss some common data structures and their use. Intended Skill Outcomes The ability to run, implement, test and debug simple Java programs. The ability to use a modern software development environment. The ability to use standard tools for version control and collaboration. Teaching Methods Teaching Activities Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment Structured Guided Learning Lecture materials 16 1:00 16:00 Asynchronous online materials Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities Lecture 4 1:30 6:00 Synchronous present in person (pip) tutorial sessions if possible, or synchronous online sessions Guided Independent Study Assessment preparation and completion 12 2:00 24:00 Lecture follow-up, includes time for formative assessment Guided Independent Study Assessment preparation and completion 1 28:00 28:00 Background reading Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities Practical 4 1:30 6:00 Synchronous present in person practical sessions if possible, and/or synchronous online 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. Additional synchronous online sessions or PIP surgeries will enable students to have individual queries answered, either in person or via a discussion forum. Students are expected to spend time on coursework outside of synchronous online sessions. Additional background reading is expected to accompany the asynchronous lecture materials and the formative assessment. Reading Lists CSC8011's Reading List 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 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. Timetable Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/ CSC8011's Timetable Past Exam Papers Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/ CSC8011's past Exam Papers General Notes N/A Disclaimer: The information contained within the Module Catalogue relates to the 2021/22 academic year. In accordance with University Terms and Conditions, the University makes all reasonable efforts to deliver the modules as described. Modules may be amended on an annual basis to take account of changing staff expertise, developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback. Module information for the 2022/23 entry will be published here in early-April 2022. Queries about information in the Module Catalogue should in the first instance be addressed to your School Office. 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