The concept of programming languages Field of study: Computer Science
Programme code: W4-N2IN19.2021

Module name: The concept of programming languages
Module code: W4-IN-N2-20-F-KJP
Programme code: W4-N2IN19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The aim of the course is to supplement students' knowledge of the principles of designing and implementing computer programs in selected languages representing an imperative, functional and declarative approach.Students develop their knowledge and skills in applying various programming paradigms, learning the concepts of programming languages characteristic for these paradigms.
Prerequisites:
(no information given)
Key reading:
1. R.W. Sebesta: Concepts of programming languages. Pearson, 2012. 2. C. Ghezzi: Programming language concepts. Wiley, 1996. 3. T. Albrecht: Pitfalls of Object Oriented Programming. Sony, 2014. 4. B. Eckel: Thinking in C++. Prentice Hall, 2003. 5. B. Eckel: Thinking in Java. Prentice Hall, 2006. 6. U. Nilsson, J. Małuszyński: Logic, programming and Prolog. Wiley, 2000. 7. J.D.Stone: Algorithms for Functional Programming, Springer, 2018 8. A.S.Khot, R.K.Mishra: Learning Functional Data Structures and Algorithms, Packt Publishing Ltd., 2017
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is familiar with the programming paradigms: procedural programming, object-oriented programming, structured programming, concurrent programming, imperative, functional and declarative programming and their relation to the computer architecture (including parallel and multiprocessor programming). [M_001]
 K_W02 [1/5] K_W04 [1/5]
The student understands basic programming constructions and knows the data types of imperative languages and programming constructions characteristic for declarative and functional approaches. [M_002]
 K_W04 [1/5] K_W05 [1/5]
The student has knowledge concerning the implementation of mechanisms characteristic for a particular programming paradigm in particular programming languages. [M_003]
 K_W02 [1/5] K_W04 [1/5] K_W08 [1/5] K_W09 [1/5]
The student is able to construct a solution to a given problem according to a specific programming paradigm and program it in the chosen programming language. [M_004]
 K_U01 [1/5] K_U02 [1/5] K_U03 [1/5]
The student is able to apply object-oriented, structured, functional and declarative approaches in particular programming languages. [M_005]
 K_U01 [1/5] K_U02 [1/5] K_U03 [1/5]
The student is able to verify the reliability of a computer program by means of testing in the given programming environment and document the program. [M_006]
 K_U01 [1/5] K_U02 [1/5] K_U04 [1/5] K_U09 [1/5]
The student can work in a project-programming team [M_007]
 K_K01 [1/5] K_K03 [1/5] K_K05 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Evaluation of presentation and computer implementation [W_001]
Students develop their own software, the specification of which is given by the teacher, and make presentations on a chosen topic from the given list.
 M_001 M_002 M_003 M_004 M_006 M_007
Evaluation work [W_002]
Written mid-term test (including a test performed on a computer during classes)
 M_001 M_002 M_003 M_005
End-term test [W_003]
Students answer test questions and describe problems in answering open questions
 M_001 M_002 M_003 M_004 M_005 M_006
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [Z_001]
Giving the educational content in verbal form with the use of content visualization. Focusing on conceptually difficult material and indicating sources. Illustrating the content using examples.
 15
Getting to know the topic of the lecture using the existing packages of methods: manuals, scripts, websites, etc.
 30 End-term test [W_003]
laboratory classes [Z_002]
Detailed training of students to solve tasks with reference to the methodology of proceeding, showing the sequence of activities performed. Designing solutions and their computer implementation. The students' presentation of their solutions.
 30
Solving tasks from particular topics together with analysis of already existing solutions - in materials and on websites. Preparing issues to be discussed or preparing for catching up.
 45 Evaluation of presentation and computer implementation [W_001] Evaluation work [W_002]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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