Module Details

Module Code: PRAC
Module Title: Object Oriented Programming
Title: Object Oriented Programming
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Nigel Whyte
Module Author:: Ross Palmer
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide learners with object-oriented programming skills and use object-oriented techniques to solve problems of moderate complexity.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop small components in C++ using the object-oriented paradigm.
LO2 Demonstrate a practical knowledge of memory allocation and the application of pointers, smart pointers and references.
LO3 Use a profiling tool to identify potential bottlenecks in an application.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction and language features
Compilation process, IO and standard libraries, addresses and pointers, fundamental language features (type checking, cast operators, function overloading, default function arguments, enumerations)
OOP core concepts part 1
Classes, members and construction functions, composition, header file organisation.
OOP core concepts part 2
Inheritance: generalisations, specialisation, abstract classes and polymorphism, RTTI operators.
Memory management
Operators new, delete and delete [], rule of three, smart pointers, move semantics (rule of five).
Optimising code
Performance and optimisations, introduction to profiling.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Practical40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Class exam
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Participation in and completion of practical work
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
90 minute written examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Estimated Learner Hours 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Overland, B.. (2015), C++: Without Fear, Third. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 978-013431430].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Stroustrup, B.. (2014), Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++, Second. Addison Wesley, [ISBN: 978-032199278].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: