Course Description
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Course Name
Computer Science 1016
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Computer Science
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
CSC1015F (or supp for CSC1015F).
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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Host University Units
18 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4 - 5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course builds on the foundation of CSC1015F/CSC1010H, with a focus on object-oriented design and programming in Java, as well as introducing important considerations relating to ethical and professional issues. The latter introduces students to ethical issues such as property rights, freedom of expression and privacy, and
concepts such as free and open source software, ICT for Development, and Professional Codes of Conduct. The Java component of the course covers object-oriented design techniques and UML class diagrams, as well as elementary data structures such as lists, stacks and queues. The practical component includes use of inheritance,
polymorphism, interfaces, generics and GUI programming in Java.DP requirements: Minimum of 45% aggregate in practical work.
Assessment: Theory tests count 15%; practical tests and practical assignments count 25%; one 2-hour paper written in November counts 60%. Subminima: 45% for practicals and 45% on weighted average of theory tests and examination.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.