Module Title:Robotics Programming 2
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: A combination of lectures, class discussions, tutorials, laboratory exercises and demonstrations will be used. Emphasis will be placed on active learning including problem / project-based learning.
Module Aim: To advance the students’ knowledge in software development using a high-level programming language; to equip students with the skills and techniques required to develop software using an industry standard integrated development environment (IDE).
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of software and algorithm development and the building blocks of a high-level programming language.
LO2 Utilise modular programming, flowcharts, pseudocode and debugging techniques in software development.
LO3 Define and use a variety of data types and structures in an appropriate context.
LO4 Produce clearly documented source code using a neat programming style.
LO5 Use a distributed revision control and source code management system.
LO6 Combine programming constructs to implement problem-solving algorithms, compare good and bad implementations and algorithms.
LO7 Work as an individual or in a small group to design and implement a software solution for a real world problem using a basic textual description of the problem.
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Data Types
Data types, arrays, strings, pointers, structures, typecasting
Making Decisions and Iterations
Conditional statements, ternary operator, loops, nesting
Functions
User-defined functions, passing by value and by reference, recursion
Algorithms
Algorithm implementation (sorting, search, numerical methods)
Software Development, Testing and Debugging
Use a professional Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and debug code (breakpoints, single step), develop algorithms
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
Practical20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%
No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project A problem-based learning project based on real world scenarios. 1,2,3,4,5,7 40.00 n/a
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Practical assessments to complement the laboratory exercises. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 20.00 n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam A final theory and practical exam to assess the students' learning. 1,2,3,4,5,6 40.00 End-of-Semester

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Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 3.00
Laboratory Every Week 4.00
Independent Learning Time Every Week 11.00
Total Hours 18.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EEROB_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automated Systems 3 Mandatory
CW_EEROO_D Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics and Automated Systems 3 Mandatory