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Declarative Programming (COMP30020) // Further information

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    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    This subject comprises 24 one-hour lectures plus 11 one-hour workshops combining group discussion and individual and small group programming work. Additionally, students develop two medium-size declarative programs for assessment.

     

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    At the beginning of the semester, the coordinator will propose a textbook on declarative programming, which will be made available through University Book Shop and library. The current suggested textbook is Bryan O'Sullivan, John Goerzen & Don Stewart: Real World Haskell, O’Reilly Media. This textbook can also be read online gratis. Lecture notes for the subject are also available online.

     

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    Over the last few years, the mainstream software industry has become quite interest in functional programming, as it promises more robust software by altogether avoiding many classes of problems common in non-declarative languages. Skills developed in this subject complement skills taught in other subjects, better equipping students for work in software design and implementation.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Informal specialisationComputer Science
    Informal specialisationMaster of Engineering (Software with Business)
    Specialisation (formal)Software with Business
    Informal specialisationMaster of Engineering (Software)
    Informal specialisationScience-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG.
    Informal specialisationSelective subjects for B-BMED
    Specialisation (formal)Software
    MajorComputer Science
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    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

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Last updated: 14 March 2025