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Module MA1262: Mathematical computation II

Credit weighting (ECTS)
5 credits
Semester/term taught
Hilary term 2013-14
Contact Hours
11 weeks, 3 lectures including tutorials per week.
Lecturer
Prof. Colm Ó Dúnlaing
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to
  • To write and debug short C++ programs
  • To simulate simple C++ code and predict its behavious exactly.
  • To write code for simple C++ classes.
  • To use the STL for small but powerful programs.
  • To develop their programming skills as necessary.
Module Content
  • To cover the essentials of C++ programming, including some of the topics of 1261, but in less detail. C++ input/output style is covered. C++ Subroutines and functions are covered, including the argument-passing styles, more elaborate than in C, and routine/operator overloading.
  • Classes in C++, and privacy.
  • Object-orientated programming through classes.
  • The STL (standard template library) and programming productivity.
  • The IEEE floating-point standard will be introduced, time permitting.
 
Teaching:
  • Lecture will be delivered using a chalkboard, with occasional demonstrations using the classroom PC and projector.
  • The lecture notes will be posted regularly on the Internet.
  • There will be weekly programming assignments, which should be completed during the programming labs.
  • There will be fortnightly tutorial quizzes.
 
Module Prerequisite
MA1261
Assessment Detail
This module will be examined in a 2-hour examination in Trinity term. Continuous assessment will contribute to the final grade for the module at the annual examination session (10% programming assignments, 10% written assignments, and 80% final). At the supplemental session continuous assessment will not be counted: the supplemental exam will account for 100%.