Core Module Information
Module title: Foundations of Software Design and Development

SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: SET07110
Module leader: Kevin Sim
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Computer Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This is an introduction to software development, of which the module assumes no prior experience. Students will develop, run and debug programs. The first half of the module focuses on the foundational algorithmic constructs of sequence, selection, and iteration, through the use of flowcharts/pseudocode and their implementation in the Java language. Fundamental data structures such as arrays are introduced. Students are introduced to the idea of choosing a data structure appropriate for purpose. The second half of the module introduces the principles of object-oriented software development, including objects, classes, properties, methods, and inheritance. Best practice is covered throughout the module, including strategies to make code readable, and to facilitate code reuse.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Design algorithms to solve simple problems.

LO2: Implement simple algorithms in Java.

LO3: Identify the key concepts of object-oriented programming.

LO4: Implement simple object-oriented designs in Java.

LO5: Identify key computing structures and concepts (sequence, selection and iteration).

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Kevin Sim
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 22 This is an introduction to software development, of which the module assumes no prior experience. Students will develop, run and debug programs. The first half of the module focuses on the foundational algorithmic constructs of sequence, selection, and iteration, through the use of flowcharts/pseudocode and their implementation in the Java language. Fundamental data structures such as arrays are introduced. Students are introduced to the idea of choosing a data structure appropriate for purpose.
Online Guided independent study 144 Guided independent study
Face To Face GROUPSCHEDULED 10 Group Project introduced at the start of week 14. Students then work on the project as a group over the course of a week culminating in a demonstration of the project at the end of the week.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Class Test 25 3~5 Week 6 HOURS= 10 Class Test
Practical Skills Assessment 60 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 HOURS= 60 Practical Skills Assessment
Project - Practical 15 1~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 20 Project - Practical
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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