School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Programming Languages and Paradigms
  • Unit Code

    CSP3341
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Leisa ARMSTRONG

Description

This unit engages the students in the exploration of the theoretical, practical and evolutionary characteristics of programming languages using various operational paradigms.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from CSP2104 or CSP2343

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Interpret concepts related to translation/compilation, binding and scoping, the virtual computer, software simulation of hardware and memory management.
  2. Analyse a range of resources to determine the characteristics of a programming language and situations in which it can be utilised.
  3. Clearly articulate concepts relating to various elements of programming languages.

Unit Content

  1. Abstract data types, encapsulation and object-oriented programming.
  2. Concurrency.
  3. Describing syntax and semantics.
  4. Exception and event handling.
  5. Expressions, assignment statements and control structures.
  6. History, evolution and design of programming languages.
  7. Lexical and Syntax Analysis.
  8. Names, Bindings, Type Checking and Scope.
  9. Primitive, structured and programmer-defined data types.
  10. Subprograms.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentProgramming language report and presentation30%
WorkshopAssessable workshop exercises20%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentProgramming language report and presentation30%
WorkshopAssessable workshop exercises20%
Examination ^End of semester examination50%

^ Mandatory to Pass


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Programming Languages and Paradigms
  • Unit Code

    CSP3341
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Leisa ARMSTRONG

Description

This unit engages the students in the exploration of the theoretical, practical and evolutionary characteristics of programming languages using various operational paradigms.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from CSP2104 or CSP2343

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Interpret concepts related to translation/compilation, binding and scoping, the virtual computer, software simulation of hardware and memory management.
  2. Analyse a range of resources to determine the characteristics of a programming language and situations in which it can be utilised.
  3. Clearly articulate concepts relating to various elements of programming languages.

Unit Content

  1. Abstract data types, encapsulation and object-oriented programming.
  2. Concurrency.
  3. Describing syntax and semantics.
  4. Exception and event handling.
  5. Expressions, assignment statements and control structures.
  6. History, evolution and design of programming languages.
  7. Lexical and Syntax Analysis.
  8. Names, Bindings, Type Checking and Scope.
  9. Primitive, structured and programmer-defined data types.
  10. Subprograms.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 113 x 1 hour workshopNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPractical and conceptual exercises20%
ReportTechnical report50%
PresentationPresentation and reflection 30%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentPractical and conceptual exercises 20%
ReportTechnical report50%
PresentationPresentation and reflection30%

Core Reading(s)

  • Sebesta, R. W. (2016). Concepts of Programming Languages, Global Edition (11th ed.). Pearson Education UK. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1024285188

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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