Unit Outline

This unit extends the students’ knowledge and experience of programming. It introduces dynamic data structures, foundational collection abstract data types, and computational algorithms and techniques. Programming is undertaken in Java and C and topics include: references and pointers, memory management, self-referential data structures, abstract data types and their implementation, and an introduction to algorithm complexity.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Demonstrate foundational computing knowledge of abstract data types and how to implement them in both an object-oriented and a procedural programming context using a. UML to capture the features and advantages of various fundamental collection abstract data types; b. Java interfaces and C header files to express them in a programming language; and c. Java class files and C source files to implement them in a programming language.
2.	Develop and maintain programs containing data structures through the application of knowledge of computing principles and technical skills by a. Using abstraction and computational thinking; b. Designing, implementing and testing the effectiveness of alternate Java and C programs with different algorithms and/or data structures and measuring their complexity; and c. Adopting both individual and pair-programming techniques when designing and developing programs.
3.	Be an effective team member
4.	take initiative and work independently
5.	communicate effectively
6.	use abstraction and computational, creative and critical thinking to problem solve.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	XPD124

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Assignment - Pair Based	See the MyLO site for the due date	5 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
Assessment Task 2:	Assignment 2 (Individual)	See the MyLO site for the due date	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO4, LO6
Assessment Task 3:	Assignment 3 (Pair-based)	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
Assessment Task 4:	Examination	See the MyLO site for the due date	60 %	LO1, LO2, LO4, LO5, LO6

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Assignment - Pair Based

Task Description:

Assignment 1 (Pair-based)

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Completion of task	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6

Assessment Task 2: Assignment 2 (Individual)

Task Description:

Assignment 2 (Individual)

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	completion of task	LO1, LO2, LO4, LO6

Assessment Task 3: Assignment 3 (Pair-based)

Task Description:

Assignment 3 (Pair-based)

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Completion of task	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6

Assessment Task 4: Examination

Task Description:

3 hour open-book examination

Task Length:

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

60 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Correct completion of tasks	LO1, LO2, LO4, LO5, LO6

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.