Programming  MA1603/AS1054    (Olalla Castro Alvaredo)         course syllabus


Structure of the module
 Programming  MA1603/AS1054 is divided into two parts, contributing a total of 15 credits. Part I will be lectured in term 1 and Part II in term 2. During both terms you will have a 1 hour lecture and 2 hour lab per week.
Assesment method The final mark for the module will be obtained as the average of the marks of the two tests that will be carried out in January (for Part I) and in May (for Part II). In order to pass the module this average must be at least 40%, although it is not necessary to achieve 40% for each of the tests individually (for example, if you get 20% for your first test and 60% for the second test you will still pass the module, as the average would be 40%).
About the tests Each test will consist of 4 questions, each question being worth 25%. During the test, you will have a PC at your disposal in order to work out any of the questions and you will be given a workbook in which to write your answers. The tests will be open-book.  This means that you  will be able to take all your notes to the test, as well as any notes provided by the lecturer, hand-outs, previous years tests etc.  Notice that you will need to take the material in printed form, as internet access will not be permited during the test. Also, you will not be allowed to take any books with you.
About the re-sit examination
 If the average of both tests is lower than 40% you will have to re-sit the test in August. In this case, there will be a single re-sit exam for all students, consisting of 2 questions from Part I and 2 questions from Part II. Therefore, even if you had only failed one of the tests originally,  you will still be asked questions about both parts of the module.