APP DATA 2020 - Programming II

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of programming using MATLAB and Excel. Programming topics include: syntax and semantics; data types, control structures, and functions; working with files and data; and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging code. Problem-solving topics include: the role of algorithms in the problem-solving process; implementation strategies for algorithms; and the concept and properties of algorithms. Discipline-specific data will be used to provide real-world examples where programming skills are required.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code APP DATA 2020
    Course Programming II
    Coordinating Unit School of Physical Sciences
    Term Semester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 6 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible ENG 1003
    Assumed Knowledge SCIENCE 1500 or MATHS 1004 or ECON 1008
    Assessment Programming practical reports, quizzes, research project
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Graham Heinson

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1 Interpet and decompose problems in computational domains
    2 Compose solutions using an incremental software process
    3 Justify and demonstrate understanding of the factors motivating the software development process
    4 Verify software by inspection and generate feedback from testing
    5 Apply software development processes to practical problems
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1-5

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1,3,5

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    5

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1-5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1,5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    1,5
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    This course consists of:
    • Lectures: 12 x 2hr per week
    • Computer Practicals: 12 x 2 hrs per week
    • Workshops: 12 x 2hrs per week
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision)
    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

    Specific Course Requirements
    Compulsory attendance of the Computer practicals and Workshops is required as they address the key course learning objectives 1-4
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type
    Weighting

    Hurdle
    Yes/No
    Due Learning Outcome
    Programming practical (Five biweekly) Summative

    30%

    No

    Weeks 1-12 1,2,3,4
    Concept quizzes (Five biweekly) Summative 30% No Weeks 1-12 1,2,3,4
    Discipline-specific research project Summative 40% No Weeks 13 13
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Attendance at practicals and workshops is compulsory. The learning outcomes for this course are substantially dependent on
    this hands-on experience and practice.  Therefore, missing any practicals or workshops without an allowed absence will result in a grade of FAIL being recorded for the course. Students are able to apply for an allowed absence to the Course Coordinator.
    Assessment Item Requirement for Hurdle Is additional assessment available if student does not reach hurdle requirement? Details of additional assessment if known
    Practicals and workhops are
    compulsory
    Satisfactory
    completion of all practicals, including attendance of ALL practical and
    workshop sessions and reasonable attempt at ALL practical assessments

    Yes

    Missing any practical/workshop
    class or failing to submit a reasonable attempt at any practical report in a
    semester will result in a grade of FAIL being recorded for the course. 
    Students with medical or compassionate reasons for non-attendance will be given
    an opportunity to compensate for missed practical/workshop sessions.
    Assessment Detail
    Programming practical (Five biweekly): Total of 30% of course grades
    In this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate their ability to create MATLAB or Excel programs to solve a specific problem.

    Concept quizzes (Five biweekly): Total of 30% of course grades
    In this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of concepts of programming

    Discipline specific research project: Total of 40% of course grades
    In this assessment, students will be required to generate an original programming approach to model, interpret and display a data set (typically fromthe area of the student’s discipline interest). The purpose of this assessment is for the student to demonstrate their ability to apply what they have learned throughout the course in the creation of a document (about 2000 words and figures) including programs (as an online appendix) to answer questions about discipline-specific data, along with a short video (10 minutes) explaining their work
    Submission
    Submission of Assigned Work
    Instructions on submission of work will be available on MyUni

    Extensions for Assessment Tasks
    Extensions of deadlines for assessment tasks may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Students are required to apply for an extension to the Course
    Co-ordinator before the assessment task is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time. The assessment extension application form can be obtained from: http://www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au/current/

    Late submission of assessments
    If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply.  A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.
    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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