Course syllabus

Programmering, grundkurs
Introduction to Programming

TFRD48, 7,5 credits, G1 (First Cycle)

Valid for: Single courses at LTH autumn 2021
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2021-02-23

General Information

Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The students shall learn to write small and medium-sized computer programs and attain basic knowledge of imperative programming, object-orientation and functional programming.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to explain fundamental concepts in imperative programming, object-orientation and functional programming
• be able to explain and give examples of use of simple algorithms
• be able to describe and give examples of use of common data types for collections, such as sequences, sets and maps

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to develop and implement algorithms to solve simple problems
• be able to implement classes from given requirements
• be able to structure programs, using classes and methods
• be able to use several different tools to write, test and debug programs

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to estimate the degree of difficulty of writing different programs
• be able to judge difficulties and advantages with mutable versus immutable data

Contents

Basic programming constructs and construction of simple algorithms. Usage of common data types for collections: sequences, sets, maps. Basic object-orientation: object, class, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, immutable objects, mutable state. Basic functional programming: functions as values, anonymous functions, pattern matching, usage of higher-order functions. Scala is used as the main programming language.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Completed compulsory laboratory work and approved oral presentation of project and theory questions is required for a passing grade. For higher grades a written examination is also required.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Parts
Name: Project and Theory.
Credits: 3. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: For a passing grade (3), completed compulsory laboratory work is required, as well as an approved oral presentation of projects and theory questions. For higher grades, a written exam is also required. To be allowed to write the exam (for grades 4 or 5), all criteria for passing must be met.
Name: Laboratory Work .
Credits: 4,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: The compulsory laboratory work must be completed to qualify for a passing grade. Contents: Laboratory work.

Admission

Admission requirements:

• Basic eligibility and Mathematics 2a, 2b or 2c

The course overlaps following course/s: EDAA45, EDAA10, EDAA50, EDAA55, EDAA65, EDAA20

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Björn Regnell, bjorn.regnell@cs.lth.se