ENG236

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ENG236 Computer Programming

• Rocky K. C. Chang
• Department of Computing
• csrchang_at_comp.polyu.edu.hk

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Objectives

• To introduce the fundamental concepts of computer
  programming
• To equip students with sound skills in C/C
  programming language
• To equip students with techniques for developing
  structured computer programs
• To demonstrate the techniques for implementing
  applications using computer programs

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Teaching Approaches

• A year course (but three credits)
• 4 hours per week in term 1 (70)
• 2 hours per week in term 2 (30)
• Teaching with immediate practicing
• 100 continuous assessment
• In-class exercises
• Homework (not graded)
• Short quizzes
• Closed-book written tests
• Open-book programming tests
• Mini-project
• Teaching team (TBD)
• Consultation hours and format (TBD)

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Criteria Referenced Assessment
Transparency, no curve fitting

• (Excellent) A
• The students work is outstanding. It exceeds the
  subject learning outcomes in all regards.
• (Excellent) A
• The students work is excellent. It exceeds the
  subject learning outcomes in nearly all regards.
• (Good) B
• The students work is very good. It exceeds the
  subject learning outcomes in the majority of
  regards.
• (Good) B
• The students work is good. It exceeds the
  subject learning outcomes in some regards.

Learning outcomes from criteria
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Criteria Referenced Assessment

• (Satisfactory) C
• The students work is wholly satisfactory. It
  fully meets all the subject learning outcomes.
• (Satisfactory) C
• The students work is satisfactory. It largely
  meets all the subject learning outcomes.
• (Marginal) D
• The students work is barely adequate. It fails
  marginally to meet all the subject learning
  outcomes.
• (Marginal) D
• The students work is weak. It fails to meet the
  subject learning outcomes in some regards.
• (Failure) F
• The students work is inadequate. It fails to
  meet most of the subject learning outcomes.

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Intended Learning Outcomes

• Category A Professional/academic knowledge and
  skills
• Able to develop a good computer program using
  C/C programming language specifically,
• Familiarize themselves with at least one C/C
  programming environment.
• Be proficient in using the basic constructs of
  C/C to develop a computer program.
• Be able to develop a structured and
  well-documented computer program.
• Understand the fundamentals of object-oriented
  programming and be able to apply it in computer
  program development.
• Be able to apply the computer programming
  techniques to solve practical problems.

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Intended Learning Outcomes

• Category B Attributes for all-roundedness
• Solve problems by using systematic approaches.
• Write technical reports and present the findings.
• Learn team-working skills.

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Assessment Methods

• Open-book Programming tests
• Three 2-hour tests (2 in first term, 1 in second
  term)
• 30
• Closed-book written tests
• Three 1-hour tests (2 in first term, 1 in second
  term)
• Saturday afternoons
• 20

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Assessment Methods

• Short quizzes and class exercises
• Given during classes
• 20
• Mini-project
• Second term
• A group of two
• Presentation and a project report
• 30

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Your Learning Approach

• Do not start late.
• Do not cut classes.
• Do not accumulate questions.
• Do not study alone.
• Do not wait for others to serve you.
• Do not copy others works.

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Your Learning Approach

• Have a sense of urgency.
• Put your study on the highest priority.
• Ask questions please.
• Form a study group.
• Seek help promptly and actively.
• Attempt as many problems as possible.

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On the Conduct

• You shall not photocopy the textbook.
• You shall not take others works and claim them
  to be yours.
• If you come to classes, I expect you to respect
  me and your fellow classmates.
• You shall try your best to contribute to the
  group project.
• If you cannot do the above, please let me know
  NOW.