COMP SCI 7007 - Specialised Programming
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code COMP SCI 7007 Course Specialised Programming Coordinating Unit Computer Science Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Incompatible Not available to Honours students Restrictions Not available to Honours students Assessment Practical exams, Practice, and class exercises Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Cruz Izu
Dr Cruz Izu
Email: cruz.izu@adelaide.edu.au
Telephone: 8303 5762, Office: Innova 4.20Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, student will be able to- Work effectively in problem-solving teams
- Develop simple models to solve a variety of real life problems
- Apply deliberate practice strategies when learning new skills
- Being proficient of coding and testing simple problems
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 2 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,2 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 3,4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Textbook: Anany Levitin: The design and Analysis of Algorithms, 2007, Addison Wesley
Web Pages: http://www.cs.adelaide.edu.au/users/honours/sp/14s2-sp
This page contains references to much of the practical content of the course. Most of the remaining content of this course is available on the course forum – referenced by this website.Recommended Resources
A Java reference textbook, such as “Big Java” by Cay Horstman.Online Learning
The course uses Moodle’s discussion boards to provide help and feedback outside the lecture and practical session. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course teaches problem solving and programming skills through the use of deliberate practice. Each week the lecture will introduce a problem solving technique and a set of related problems. Student are expected to work on an set of 2 or more problems per week, at the practical session as well as at home.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students should work an average of 10-12 hours per week on this course. They will practical sessions and some lecture time to design solutions to their problems, and they will need to complete coding and testing outside the class.Learning Activities Summary
Lectures
Weeks 1-5 foundational computational problem solving including topics in working with groups, string manipulation in java, simulation, brute-force algorithms, recursion and search, simple algorithmic optimisation, sorting-based problems.
Weeks 6-12 intermediate computational problem solving including, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms and mapping problems to graph algorithms.
In addition, the second hour of each lecture session will be devoted to group practice and problem solving and presentation of practice portfolios for marking.
Practice Sessions
Participation in practice sessions is assessed by handed up written work and/or solution presentation. All students are expected to attend practice sessions.Specific Course Requirements
Students will also be expected to maintain a portfolio of evidence of their practice (recorded both online and/or on paper) to present for marking in lecture sessions. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Practical Exams – 80%
Practice Portfolio: 20%
Diagnostic Exam - (week 1) is a formative assessment in which the programming skills of the students are assessed.
Practical Exams 1 to 5 are summative assessments, each worth 15% of the final mark.
Attendance at these exams is compulsory. These exams will be held under exam conditions. You will not be allowed to bring in anything but the resources stipulated by the lecturer prior to the exam. Written or electronic notes and solutions are not to be brought into the exams.
The Practice Portfolio is both formative and summative. The marking rubric for your deliberate practice is posted on the course website.Assessment Related Requirements
You are required to score a minimum of 40% in the Prac Exams and 40% in your Deliberate Practice (this 40% is after the application of late penalties). Failure to meet these requirements will result in a capping in your grade at a maximum of 44F.Assessment Detail
Each practical exam consists on three problems that covered the solving skills presented during lectures and practical session. The problem achieving the highest score is worth 45% of the final mark, the second best score is worth 30% and the third score is worth 25%.
The practice portfolio will be marked during lecturing time, as per rubric (provided in website)Submission
Submission of answers to practice and prac exam questions will be via automark. Evidence of practice can be collated in your log book and also summarised and linked-to in weekly handins and/or personal wiki on the course forum. Part of your assessment for practice will consist of questions designed to elicit your understanding of the problems presented as evidence of your practice.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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