CO222 - Programming Methodology

Course Code
CO222
Course Title
Programming Methodology
Credits
3
Course Type
CORE
Aims/Objectives
Problem solving, Storing and naming data and operators, Control flow, Using standard library functions, Structured programming, Static allocation, References (pointers), Linked structures, Memory layout, Language tool-chains, Support tools
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Knowledge:
At the end of this course, a student will be able to;
  • Convert a simple well defined problem into a correct computer program using a typical Clike programming language.
  • Understand the logic of a simple piece of code and reason about it
Skill:
At the end of this course, a student will be able to;
  • Practice good coding techniques (naming conventions, indentation, comments, organizing operations into functions, modularization).
  • Visualise program control flow and memory structures.
  • Use assertions and debugging to understand and debug programs
Attitude:
  • Inculcate a disciplined attitude towards programming in the small.
  • Discourage trial-and-error programming
Textbooks and References
  • J.D. Ulman, Foundations of Computer Science C edition
Topic Time Allocated / hours
L T P A
Problem solving
From problem statements to algorithms to programs 		2 1 - -
Storing and naming data and operators
Variables, data types, operators and expressions 		3 - - -
Control flow
Simple and nested conditions and iterations 		2 1 2 -
Using standard library functions
Basic input/output functions 		2 1 2 -
Structured programming
Defining functions, parameter passing by value 		2 - 2 -
Static allocation
Arrays (single and multidimensional), strings, and structures (records) 		3 1 - 4
References (pointers)
Dynamic allocation and type casts 		2 1 2 6
-
Linked structures, box and pointer diagrams 		1 1 - -
Memory layout
Stack and heap 		2 1 - -
-
Error checking, assertions and testing 		1 1 2 2
Language tool-chains
Compilation, linking and loading 		3 - 2 -
Support tools
debuggers, commonly used static-code checkers 		1 - 2 -
Total (hours)
24 8 14 12

L = Lectures, T = Tutorial classes, P = Practical classes, A = Homework Assignments

Assessment Percentage Marks
Practicals 20
Projects 20
Mid-Exam 20
End-Exam 40
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