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CSSE2002 - Sem 2 2009 - St Lucia - Internal

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1. General Course Information

1.1 Course Details

Course Code: CSSE2002 Course Title: Programming in the Large
Coordinating Unit: School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Semester: Semester 2, 2009 Mode: Internal
Level: Undergraduate
Location: St Lucia
Number of Units: 2 Contact Hours Per Week: 3L1T1P
Pre-Requisites: CSSE1001
Incompatible: CS207 or 209 or 280 or COMP2500 or 7908 or CSSE7023

Course Description: Object-oriented programming. Procedural, data and iteration abstraction, specification and testing. Type hierarchies and polymorphism. Exception handling, file I/O, graphical user interfaces.

Assumed Background:

You are expected to have successfully completed at least one programming course in a modern programming language, and be familiar with programming constructs such as functions/procedures/methods and variables.

1.2 Course Introduction

To effectively manage the complexity of large software systems, higher order language concepts are required. In particular, methods to implement modules with robust and small interfaces are required. This course utilizes the Java programming language to introduce students to concepts such as object-oriented programming, exception handling, data and iteration abstraction, specification and unit testing.

1.3 Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Stefan Maetschke
Phone: 33462633 Email: stefan@itee.uq.edu.au Homepage: www.quuux.com/stefan
Campus: St Lucia Building: Queensland Bioscience Precinct (Map) Room: Level 6 West

1.4 Timetable

Timetables are available on mySI-net.

Additional Timetable Information
You must sign up for one practical and one tutorial session using mySI-Net.

2. Aims, Objectives & Graduate Attributes

2.1 Course Aims

This course introduces students to the requirements of programming in the large, that is, programming as part of a larger team to deliver complex software systems that are reliable, and easy to modify and maintain. Students are introduced to notions of abstraction and specification that facilitate this task. The emphasis in the course is on modular program construction: how to develop modules and how to organise them into programs. To this end, it introduces object-oriented programming and the Java programming language.

2.2 Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

1 Specify, design, implement and test components of object-oriented programs
2 Understand and use the features in a modern, object-oriented programming language such as Java that support programming in the large, such as support for documentation, inheritance and polymorphism, exception handling, and graphical user interfaces

2.3. Graduate Attributes

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Undergrad Pass) graduate attributes:

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE	LEARNING OBJECTIVES
*A. IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY*
A1. A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in the field of study.	1, 2
A4. An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field of study.
A5. An international perspective on the field of study.
*B. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION*
B1. The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.
B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.	1, 2
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.	1
B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.	1, 2
*C. INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY*
C1. The ability to work and learn independently.	2
C3. The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments.
C4. The ability to identify problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.	1, 2
*D. CRITICAL JUDGEMENT*
D1. The ability to define and analyse problems.
D2. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement.	1, 2
D3. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions.
*E. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING*
E1. An understanding of social and civic responsibility.	1, 2
E2. An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline.
E4. A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major area of study.
E5. A knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity.

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following Engineers Australia graduate attributes:

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE	LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals	1, 2
2. Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers, but also with the community at large
3. In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline	1, 2
4. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution	1, 2
5. Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
6. Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member	1, 2
7. Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and for the need for sustainable development	2
8. Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development	1
9. Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities
10. Expectation and capacity to undertake life-long learning	1

3. Learning Resources

3.1 Required Resources

J. Nino and F. Hosch. An Introduction to Programming and Object Oriented Design using Java 5.0, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2008. ISBN: 978-0-470-12871-8 (QA76.64.N57 2008)

3.2 Recommended Resources

J. Bloch, Effective Java. Programming Language Guide, Addison Wesley, 2008. (QA76.73.J38 B57 2008)

P.T. Tyman and G.M. Schneider. Modern Software Development using Java, Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2008. (QA76.73.J38 T95 2008)

R. Duke and E. Salzman. Java Genesis, Pearson Education Australia, 2004. (QA76.73.J38 D34 2004)

B. Liskov (with J. Guttag). Program Development in Java: Abstraction, Specification, and Object-Oriented Design, Addison Wesley, 2001. (QA76.73.J38 L58 2001)

R. Winder and G. Roberts. Developing Java Software, second edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2006. (QA76.73.J38 W557 2006)

3.3 University Learning Resources

Access to required and recommended resources, plus past central exam papers, is available at the UQ Library website (http://library.uq.edu.au/search/r?SEARCH=CSSE2002).

The University offers a range of resources and services to support student learning. Details are available on the myServices website (https://student.my.uq.edu.au/).

3.4 School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Learning Resources

Students enrolled at St Lucia who wish to retain a hard copy of this profile can use the free print quota provided each semester to students enrolled in courses in the School of Information Technology & Electrical Engineering. For information on how to use this print quota, see the School Policy on Student Photocopying and Printing (St Lucia) (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/about_ITEE/policies/copy-print.html).

ITEE course websites can be found at http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/~COURSECODE. Many ITEE courses also have Usenet newsgroups, named uq.itee.COURSECODE. Instructions for accessing newsgroups are available at http://studenthelp.itee.uq.edu.au/faq/1stYearFAQ.html#accessnews.

3.5 Other Learning Resources & Information

The course newsgroup uq.itee.csse2002 should be read regularly; at least once a week and more often in the week before assignments are due.

4. Teaching & Learning Activities

4.1 Learning Activities

Date	Activity	Learning Objectives
27 Jul 09 00:00 - 30 Oct 09 00:00	Lectures (Lecture Series): A tentative lecture schedule will be posted on the course web page. Readings/Ref: Nino & Hosch ;	1, 2
3 Aug 09 00:00 - 30 Oct 09 00:00	Practicals (Practical): There will be weekly prac sessions starting in week 2. Readings/Ref: Nino & Hosch ;	1, 2
3 Aug 09 00:00 - 30 Oct 09 00:00	Tutorials (Tutorial Series): There will be weekly tutorials starting in week 2. Readings/Ref: Nino & Hosch ;	1, 2

4.2 Other Teaching and Learning Activities Information

Tutorials
Tutorials will be used to reinforce understanding of the course material. Each student must register for one tutorial session using mySI-Net.

Practicals
Prac sessions will be used to gain practical experience with the course material. Each student must register for one prac session using mySI-Net.

5. Assessment

5.1 Assessment Summary

This is a summary of the assessment in the course. For detailed information on each assessment, see 5.5 Assessment Detail below.

Assessment Task	Due Date	Weighting	Learning Objectives
Practical Prac problems	3 Aug 09 00:00 - 30 Oct 09 00:00	5%	1, 2
Tutorial Exercise Tutorial problems	3 Aug 09 00:00 - 30 Oct 09 00:00	5%	1, 2
Programming assignment Assignment 1	4 Sep 09 17:00	10%	1, 2
Programming assignment Assignment 2	25 Sep 09 17:00	10%	1, 2
Programming assignment Assignment 3	23 Oct 09 17:00	10%	1, 2
Exam - during Exam Period (Central) Final examination	Examination Period	60%	1, 2

5.2 Course Grading

Grade 1, Fail: Fails to demonstrate most or all of the basic requirements of the course: (0-19%)

Grade 2, Fail: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding and applying fundamental concepts; communicates information or ideas in ways that are frequently incomplete or confusing and give little attention to the conventions of the discipline: (20-44%)

Grade 3, Fail: Demonstrates superficial or partial or faulty understanding of the fundamental concepts of the field of study and limited ability to apply these concepts; presents undeveloped or inappropriate or unsupported arguments; communicates information or ideas with lack of clarity and inconsistent adherence to the conventions of the discipline: (45-49%)

Grade 4, Pass: Demonstrates adequate understanding and application of the fundamental concepts of the field of study; develops routine arguments or decisions and provides acceptable justification; communicates information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline: (50-64%)

Grade 5, Credit: Demonstrates substantial understanding of fundamental concepts of the field of study and ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; develops or adapts convincing arguments and provides coherent justification; communicates information and ideas clearly and fluently in terms of the conventions of the discipline: (65-74%)

Grade 6, Distinction: As for 5, with frequent evidence of originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and in creating solutions; uses a level, style and means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience: (75-84%)

Grade 7, High Distinction: As for 6, with consistent evidence of substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critically evaluates problems, their solutions and implications: (85-100%)

Other Requirements & Comments : Your final mark will be calculated by adding up your marks for the prac problems (5%), tutorial problems (5%), the assignments (30%), and the final exam (60%). Your final grade is then determined by the marks indicated for each of the grades.

If you fail the exam, your overall mark will be capped at 49%, corresponding to an overall grade of 3 or lower.

5.3 Late Submission

Solutions to prac and tutorial problems and assignments will not be accepted after the due date. If you feel that you cannot complete a prac or tutorial problem or an assignment on time because of illness or other exceptional circumstances, you should discuss this with the lecturer as early as possible.

5.4 Other Assessment Information

Return of assignments

Assignments will be returned electronically.

Assignment remarking

We have the following policy for assignment remarking:

Administrative errors (e.g., marks added up incorrectly) - speak to the lecturer or tutor and we will fix it.
Other remarking - within one week of the return of the assignment, submit a written request to the lecturer. This written request should detail where you think the marking is unfair or inconsistent. We will then fully remark the assignment within a reasonable amount of time.

5.5 Assessment Detail

Prac problems

Type: Practical
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
3 Aug 09 00:00 - 30 Oct 09 00:00
Weight: 5%
Task Description:

There will be prac problems due in weeks 5, 7, 8, 11 and 13 contributing towards your assessment.

Criteria & Marking: To get the marks for the prac problems you must demonstrate your solution to the tutor in the computing lab during your scheduled prac session in the week that the problems are due.

Tutorial problems

Type: Tutorial Exercise
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
3 Aug 09 00:00 - 30 Oct 09 00:00
Weight: 5%
Task Description: There will be tutorial problems due in weeks 4, 5, 7, 11 and 13 contributing towards your assessment.
Criteria & Marking: To get the marks for the tutorial problems you must explain your solution to the tutor during your scheduled tutorial session in the week that the problems are due.

Assignment 1

Type: Programming assignment
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
4 Sep 09 17:00
Weight: 10%
Task Description: Assignments are used to assess the practical skills of students on non-trivial, but reasonably well-defined problems.
Criteria & Marking: Assessment criteria will be provided on the assignment handout.
Submission: via the ITEE Online Assignment Submission Service (submit.itee.uq.edu.au)

Assignment 2

Type: Programming assignment
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
25 Sep 09 17:00
Weight: 10%
Task Description:

Assignments are used to assess the practical skills of students on non-trivial, but reasonably well-defined problems.

Criteria & Marking: Assessment criteria will be provided on the assignment handout.
Submission: via the ITEE Online Assignment Submission Service (submit.itee.uq.edu.au)

Assignment 3

Type: Programming assignment
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
23 Oct 09 17:00
Weight: 10%
Task Description: Assignments are used to assess the practical skills of students on non-trivial, but reasonably well-defined problems.
Criteria & Marking: Assessment criteria will be provided on the assignment handout.
Submission: via the ITEE Online Assignment Submission Service (submit.itee.uq.edu.au)

Final examination

Type: Exam - during Exam Period (Central)
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2
Due Date:
Examination Period
Weight: 60%
Perusal: 10 minutes
Duration: 120 minutes
Format: Problem solving
Task Description:

A two-hour final examination will be held during the final examination period. This exam will be open-book, which means that you may bring any written or printed material into the examination room. Calculators and other computing or communication devices are NOT permitted.

The examination is used to assess both the practical ability of students on small problems and their understanding of the course material.

You must pass the final exam to pass the course.

Criteria & Marking: Marks for questions will be indicated on the examination paper.

6. Policies & Guidelines

This section contains the details of and links to the most relevant policies and course guidelines. For further details on University Policies please visit myAdvisor and the University Handbook of Policies and Procedures.

6.1 Assessment Related Policies and Guidelines

University Policies & Guidelines

An overview of the University’s assessment-related policies can be found on myAdvisor (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2910).

Academic Integrity
It is the University's task to encourage ethical scholarship and to inform students and staff about the institutional standards of academic behaviour expected of them in learning, teaching and research. Students have a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in their work. Students must not cheat in examinations or other forms of assessment and must ensure they do not plagiarise.

Plagiarism
The University has adopted the following definition of plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of misrepresenting as one's own original work the ideas, interpretations, words or creative works of another. These include published and unpublished documents, designs, music, sounds, images, photographs, computer codes and ideas gained through working in a group. These ideas, interpretations, words or works may be found in print and/or electronic media.

Students are encouraged to read the UQ Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25128) which makes a comprehensive statement about the University's approach to plagiarism, including the approved use of plagiarism detection software, the consequences of plagiarism and the principles associated with preventing plagiarism.

Feedback on Assessment
Feedback is essential to effective learning and students can expect to receive appropriate and timely feedback on all assessment. For a detailed explanation of the feedback you are entitled to, you should consult the policy on Student Access to Feedback on Assessment. (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25109)

As a student you have a responsibility to incorporate feedback into your learning; make use of the assessment criteria that you are given; be aware of the rules, policies and other documents related to assessment; and provide teachers with feedback on their assessment practices.

There are certain steps you can take if you feel your result does not reflect your performance. Please refer to the myAdvisor web site. (http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/index.html?page=2953)

School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Assessment Guidelines

Misconduct

Further to the statement on academic integrity and plagiarism above, students are required to read and understand the ITEE policy on Student Misconduct (http://www.itee.uq.edu.au/about_ITEE/policies/student-misconduct.html).

Late Arrival or Non-attendance at Examinations

The policy and procedure for late arrival or non-attendance at centrally controlled and school-based examinations is set out in the University's Assessment policy (HUPP 3.30.1), section 4.8 at http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25109.

In the case that a student requests a special exam for a School-controlled exam, the request will be considered and, if allowed, the timing shall be determined by the course coordinator, in consultation with the School's Chief Examiner where necessary, and in accordance with HUPP 3.30.1. Unless otherwise indicated in the Course Profile, applications must be made in writing to the Head of School no later than 5 days after the exam. Late applications will not be accepted.

Examination Feedback

In addition to the advice above, students wishing to view examination answer scripts and/or question papers should consult with the School office (Room 217, General Purpose South Building [78], St Lucia) regarding arrangements. The ITEE policy on exam script viewing is available at http://study.itee.uq.edu.au/current_students/exam_script_viewing.html.

Supplementary Assessment

If you fail this course you may be eligible for supplementary assessment - see the general award rules and/or your program rules for details. You should note that even though you may be eligible for supplementary assessment under these rules, in some circumstances there may be no practical assessment that can be offered to allow you to meet the minimum passing requirements. These circumstances may include failure based on:

group or team based assessment;
attendance or class participation requirements;
laboratory-based assessment, where laboratories can't practically be made available after classes have finished;
project or thesis-based assessment, where a significant period of time would be required to undertake supplementary assessment;
progressive assessment, where subsequent assessment items build on earlier assessment items; or
multiple assessment items, where it is impractical to offer multiple supplementary assessment items.

If the course coordinator determines that there is no practical supplementary assessment that can be offered to allow you to improve your grade, then you will not be offered supplementary assessment and your grade will remain unchanged.

Calculators in Examinations

Some examinations in the School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering restrict the type of calculator that can be used. If this course profile does not specify any calculator restrictions, you should check with the course coordinator as to whether any restrictions apply. In some examinations, you may only be permitted to use an EPSA/EAIT approved and labelled non-programmable calculator. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a suitable approved and labelled calculator if required.

6.2 Other Policies and Guidelines

University Policies and Guidelines

Placement Courses
Students on a placement course – also known as a work placement, internship, industry study, industry experience, clinical practice, clinical placement, practical work, practicum, fieldwork, teaching practice – should refer to the University policy, Placement Courses (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25120) for detailed information.

Working with Children
Students whose studies include a professional/work placement, internship, clinical practice, teaching practice or other similar activity which involves them in regular contact with children should refer to the University policy, Working with Children Check - "blue card" (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25004) to find out how to apply for a ‘blue card’.

Students with a Disability
Any student with a disability who may require alternative academic arrangements, including assessment, in the course/program is encouraged to seek advice at the commencement of the semester from a Disability Adviser at Student Support Services. Refer to the University policy, Students with a Disability (Disability Action Plan) (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25122) and to the policy on Special Arrangements for Examinations for Students with a Disability (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25111

Where an adjustment is made to an accredited program, it is the responsibility of the relevant Faculty to liaise with professional and registration bodies regarding the acceptability of the change/s.

Occupational Health and Safety
Undergraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25055) and Postgraduate Students (http://www.uq.edu.au/hupp/index.html?page=25057) should be familiar with the University policies on occupational health and safety in the laboratory.

Other School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Guidelines

Ethical Clearance

If your course involves assignment or project work involving human subjects or human-related materials, you must investigate the need for ethical clearance and obtain it when required. Information on ethical clearance can be found at http://www.uq.edu.au/research/orps/index.html?page=5064&pid=5256.

Learning Summary

Below is a table showing the relationship between the learning objectives for this course and the broader graduate attributes developed, the learning activities used to develop each objective and the assessment task used to assess each objective.

Learning Objectives

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment & Learning Activities

	Learning Objectives
	1	2
Learning Activities
Lectures (Lecture Series)
Practicals (Practical)
Tutorials (Tutorial Series)
Assessment Tasks
Prac problems
Tutorial problems
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Final examination

Graduate Attributes

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following UQ (Undergrad Pass) graduate attributes:

	Learning Objectives
	1	2
Graduate Attributes
*A IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FIELD OF STUDY*
A1. A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in the field of study.
A4. An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field of study.
A5. An international perspective on the field of study.
*B EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION*
B1. The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly and fluently, in both written and spoken forms.
B2. The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome.
B3. The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication.
B4. The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication technologies.
*C INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY*
C1. The ability to work and learn independently.
C3. The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments.
C4. The ability to identify problems, create solutions, innovate and improve current practices.
*D CRITICAL JUDGEMENT*
D1. The ability to define and analyse problems.
D2. The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement.
D3. The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions.
*E ETHICAL AND SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING*
E1. An understanding of social and civic responsibility.
E2. An appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline.
E4. A knowledge and respect of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major area of study.
E5. A knowledge of other cultures and times and an appreciation of cultural diversity.

Successfully completing this course will contribute to the recognition of your attainment of the following Engineers Australia graduate attributes:

	Learning Objectives
	1	2
Graduate Attributes
1. Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
2. Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers, but also with the community at large
3. In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
4. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
5. Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
6. Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member
7. Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and for the need for sustainable development
8. Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development
9. Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities
10. Expectation and capacity to undertake life-long learning