Unit name | Software Tools |
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Unit code | COMS10012 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Hallett |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
COMS10016 Imperative and Functional Programming COMS10015 Computer Architecture |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
COMS10017 Object-Oriented Programming and Algorithms I |
Units you may not take alongside this one | |
School/department | School of Computer Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit prepares students for their Software Product Engineering unit in Year 2, where they work in groups to create software that solves a problem for a real client. In this unit, students will learn a collection of tools and techniques individually, with the aim of integrating them into a whole product in Year 2.
In particular, we focus on the following areas:
This unit builds on and complements the programming units and their teaching of imperative, functional and object-oriented programming.
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, practical activities and self-directed exercises.
Exam (Summer, 100%)
Attending at least 75% of the labs and engaging with the lab work is a “must pass” hurdle for this unit.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. COMS10012).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.