The concept of programming languages Field of study: Computer Science
Programme code: W4-S2INA19.2020

Module name: The concept of programming languages
Module code: W4-INA-S2-20-F-KJP
Programme code: W4-S2INA19.2020
Semester:
  • summer semester 2021/2022
  • winter semester 2021/2022
  • summer semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The course aims at giving the students the knowledge of the principles of designing and implementing computer programmes in selected languages representing an imperative, functional and declarative approach. The students develop their knowledge and skills in applying various programming paradigms, learning the 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 logic 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 logical 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 specific programming languages. [M_003]
 K_W02 [1/5] K_W04 [1/5] K_W08 [1/5] K_W09 [1/5]
The student can solve a 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 can apply object-oriented, structured, functional and declarative approaches in specific programming languages. [M_005]
 K_U01 [1/5] K_U02 [1/5] K_U03 [1/5]
The student can verify a computer program's reliability employing testing in the 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 programming project 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]
The teacher gives a specification of software later developed by the students who also perform presentations on a chosen topic from the list.
 M_001 M_002 M_003 M_004 M_006 M_007
Mid-term test [W_002]
There is a 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]
The students answer closed-ended test questions and describe problems in open-ended 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]
The lectures have a verbal form using content visualisation, focusing on conceptually challenging material, referring to the external sources, and illustrating the content with some examples.
 15
The students prepare for the lectures using the existing methods: manuals, scripts, websites, etc.
 30 End-term test [W_003]
laboratory classes [Z_002]
The classes thoroughly prepare the students to complete tasks concerning the methods and the sequence of operations, design solutions, and computer implementations presented by the students in front of the group.
 30
The students complete tasks from particular topics and analyse solutions existing in materials and websites and prepare their solutions for discussion or study to catch up.
 45 Evaluation of presentation and computer implementation [W_001] Mid-term test [W_002]
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