Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Computer and Security 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
2015
Enrolment Period
1
Version
1
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
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, CSP2343, CSP3241, CSP3242
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Describe the implementation of programming language constructs including data types, sequence control and data control.
- Describe the implementation of programming languages including the processes included in translation/compilation, binding and scoping, the virtual computer, software simulation of hardware and memory management.
- Learn and follow, new developments in programming language design resulting from computer science research.
- Use any programming language with greater understanding of its semantics and implementation, effectiveness and efficiency.
- Work in terms of abstract programming constructs with an awareness of their semantics and the limitations imposed by implementation.
Unit Content
- Abstract data types, encapsulation and object-oriented programming.
- Concurrency.
- Describing syntax and semantics.
- Exception and event handling.
- Expressions, assignment statements and control structures.
- History, evolution and design of programming languages.
- Lexical and Syntax Analysis.
- Names, Bindings, Type Checking and Scope.
- Primitive, structured and programmer-defined data types.
- Subprograms.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and workshop sessions.
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 Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Assignment | Programming language report and presentation | 30% |
Workshop | Assessable workshop exercises | 20% |
Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
ONLINEType | Description | Value |
---|
Assignment | Programming language report and presentation | 30% |
Workshop | Assessable workshop exercises | 20% |
Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Text References
- ^ Sebesta, R.W. (2009). Concepts of programming languages (9th ed.). Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley Publishing. Note: The textbook is highly relevant and integrated into the unit. It is considered essential.
- Watt, D.A (2004). Programming language design concepts. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
- Scott, M. (2009). Programming languages pragmatics (3rd ed.). Amsterdam: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers.
- Aho, A.V., Sethi, R., & Ullman, J.D. (2007). Compilers: principles, techniques and tools (2nd ed.). Boston: Addison-Wesley.
- Friedman, D. P., & Wand, M. (2008). Essentials of programming languages (3nd ed.). Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
^ Mandatory reference
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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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Computer and Security 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
2015
Enrolment Period
2
Version
1
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
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, CSP2343, CSP3241, CSP3242
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Describe the implementation of programming language constructs including data types, sequence control and data control.
- Describe the implementation of programming languages including the processes included in translation/compilation, binding and scoping, the virtual computer, software simulation of hardware and memory management.
- Learn and follow, new developments in programming language design resulting from computer science research.
- Use any programming language with greater understanding of its semantics and implementation, effectiveness and efficiency.
- Work in terms of abstract programming constructs with an awareness of their semantics and the limitations imposed by implementation.
Unit Content
- Abstract data types, encapsulation and object-oriented programming.
- Concurrency.
- Describing syntax and semantics.
- Exception and event handling.
- Expressions, assignment statements and control structures.
- History, evolution and design of programming languages.
- Lexical and Syntax Analysis.
- Names, Bindings, Type Checking and Scope.
- Primitive, structured and programmer-defined data types.
- Subprograms.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures and workshop sessions.
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 Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Assignment | Programming language report and presentation | 30% |
Workshop | Assessable workshop exercises | 20% |
Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
ONLINEType | Description | Value |
---|
Assignment | Programming language report and presentation | 30% |
Workshop | Assessable workshop exercises | 20% |
Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Text References
- ^ Sebesta, R.W. (2009). Concepts of programming languages (9th ed.). Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley Publishing. Note: The textbook is highly relevant and integrated into the unit. It is considered essential.
- Watt, D.A (2004). Programming language design concepts. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
- Scott, M. (2009). Programming languages pragmatics (3rd ed.). Amsterdam: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers.
- Aho, A.V., Sethi, R., & Ullman, J.D. (2007). Compilers: principles, techniques and tools (2nd ed.). Boston: Addison-Wesley.
- Friedman, D. P., & Wand, M. (2008). Essentials of programming languages (3nd ed.). Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
^ Mandatory reference
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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