Combination of previous units CSE4604 (Advanced topics in computational languages) and CSE4608 (Advanced topics in computer architecture and systems) in previous BCS (Hons) course code 4608.

This unit has been updated as part of a 2009 review and comparison of data with current Handbook, Syllabus + and Callista data.

Offered as level 4 unit for one of 3 elective coursework units in new BCS (Hons).

At the completion of this unit students will have -

An understanding of:

• the role of alternative programming paradigms and specialised programming languages for particular problems;
• at least one alternative programming paradigm;
• issues involved in the implementation of this paradigm;
• the process of computer architecture design and its different phases;
• the interaction between different levels of computer architecture;
• the different architectural models in the chosen sub-domain;
• the ramifications of different architectures for effective computation.

Developed the skills to:

• use at least one programming and/or modelling language within the chosen paradigm effectively to solve practical problems;
• design and specify architectures in the chosen domain;
• use relevant software packages effectively in the specification and design of computer hardware (where appropriate);
• critically evaluate the impact of alternative designs on computational performance and reliability of a computer system.

020103

This unit covers topics in programming languages and systems. Topics for this unit include: Optimisation and constraint solving, constraint programming and modelling, programming paradigms, program language semantics, program language design, parallel architectures and parallel languages.

On-campus

Assignment and Examination, relative weight depending on topic composition. When no exam is given students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge by solving practical problems and maybe required to give an oral report. This variability is designed to give flexibility to the lecturer to decided the most appropriate form of examination for a given choice of topics.

2 hrs lectures/wk, 1 hr laboratory/wk

FIT

Completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent to the entry requirements for the Honours program. Students must also have enrolment approval from the Honours Coordinator.