Computer Science, Prifysgol Cymru Aberystwyth University of Wales

CS12010 (1995-96 session)
Software Laboratory I

Brief Description

This module consists of practical work and lectures designed to support CS11010 ; students will learn how to edit, compile, run and test simple programs in Ada.

Aims, Objectives, Syllabus, Booklist

Further Details

Number of lectures
12
Number of seminars/tutorials
12
Number of practicals
12 x 2hours
Coordinator
Dr. Mark Ratcliffe
Other staff involved
Not yet known
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
CS11010
Incompatibilities
None
Assessment
Assessed coursework - 100%
Timing
This module is offered only in Semester 1

Aims

This module is very tightly coupled with CS11010 , consequently the lecture slots available in this module present material described in the CS11010 syllabus.

The intention of this module is to develop the programming skills of participants through supervised practical sessions.

Objectives

The practicals associated with this module provide participants with the opportunity to carry out a series of assignments associated with the theoretical material presented in lectures.

On successful completion of the module, students should:

Most of the syllabus is shared with that listed under CS11010 . Topics described here are specific to CS12010 .

Syllabus
Computer system appreciation - 2 Lectures
Introduces the student to the basic computer organisation. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between hardware, architecture and software.
These presentations are illustrated by reference to the Computer systems at Aberystwyth.
Using the computing facilities at Aberystwyth - 3 Lectures
Introduction to UNIX and the Ada program development system.

Booklist

 Not appropriate.
Version 4.1
Syllabus Syllabus

John Hunt Departmental Advisor

jjh@aber.ac.uk

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