Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module COMP2071: SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Department: Computer Science
COMP2071: SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
| Type | Open | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2010/11 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Formal Aspects of Computer Science (COMP1021) OR Foundations of Computer Science (COMP1041), AND (Programming and Data Structures (COMP1082) OR Introduction to Programming (COMP1011)) .
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To further students' programming skills and understanding, and to enable them to apply skills and principles learned to a wide variety of software applications using various methods.
Content
- Artificial Intellgence.
- Visualization.
- Digital imaging.
- Software Visualization.
- Image Processing.
- Parallel Computing.
- Distributed Computing.
- Computer Graphics.
- Multimedia.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- To have a fundamental understanding of specific software application areas.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Students will have demonstrated programming skills through appropriate techniques such as the empirical tuning of programs and the manipulation of data within a software application area.
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Learning demonstrates what is required to be learned and the application of the theory to practical examples.
- Problem classes through practicals provide assessment (both formative and summative) to guide students in the correct development of their knowledge and skills.
- Tutorials provide active engagement and feedback to the learning process.
- The end of year examinations assess the knowledge acquired and the ability to use this knowledge to solve problems.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 2 per week | 1 Hour | 40 | |
| Tutorials | 2 | 1 hour | 2 | ■ | |
| Practicals | 20 | 1 per week | 2 hours | 40 | ■ |
| Preparation and Reading | 118 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Coursework | Component Weighting: 34% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Practical work | 100% | Yes | |
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 66% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Examination | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment:
Example exercises given through the course. Additional revison lectures may be arranged in the modules lecture slots in the 3rd term.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University