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Undergraduate Handbook 2010-2011 (archived)
Module COMP3331: ADVANCED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS AND METHODS (20 CREDITS)
Department: Computer Science
COMP3331: ADVANCED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS AND METHODS (20 CREDITS)
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 3 | 20 | Available in 2010/2011 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- Computer Systems 2 (COMP2061) AND Software Applications (COMP2071).
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- Advanced Software Applications and Methods (40 credits) COMP3332.
Aims
- To build-upon students' existing knowledge to give them a detailed understanding of two advanced topics within computing relating to the design and development of software applications.
Content
- Computer Graphics.
- Real-time software.
- Distributed Systems.
- Concurrency.
- Program Language Design.
- Compiling.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Have an in-depth understanding of two topic areas taught and know how they may be applied to solve significant and typical problems within computer science.
- Know the research issues that relate to each of the two topics including current practices, recent developments and further areas for possible exploration.
Subject-specific Skills
- Be able to critically evaluate how the two topics could be used within an industrial setting.
- Be able to demonstrate that they have conducted significant self-study and research in each of the two topic areas.
Key Skills
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lecturing demonstrates what is required to be learned and the application of the theory to practical examples.
- Homework problems identify areas where further independent research should be conducted.
- Summative examinations test the knowledge acquired and the students' ability to use those knowledge to solve complex problems.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 40 | 2 per week | 1 hour | 40 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 160 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30% | Practical work | 100% | No | |
| Examination | 70% | Examination | 1.5 hours | 100% | No |
Formative Assessment
Example exercises given through the course. Additional revison lectures may be arranged in the modules lecture slots in the 3rd term.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.