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Programming and Software Development (COMP90041) // Assessment

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One online quiz, of 30 minutes duration (estimated 5 hours of preparation) in the middle of the semester (Week 3 or 4). Addressing ILOs 1, 2, and 4.

  • 30 minutes
Hurdle requirement: 15/30 in the mid semester and final quiz combined (i.e. 5 marks in Mid Semester Quiz and 10 marks in the final quiz). 35/70 in the two assignments and the final project combined (7.5 each in two assignments and 20 marks in the final project). 		Week 3 or Week 4 10%

Two programming assignments, worth 15% each, due in Week 6/7 and Week 9/10 respectively, each requiring 15 hours of work. Addressing Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 3 and 4.

  • 30 hours (of work required)
Hurdle requirement: 15/30 in the mid semester and final quiz combined (i.e. 5 marks in Mid Semester Quiz and 10 marks in the final quiz). 35/70 in the two assignments and the final project combined (7.5 each in two assignments and 20 marks in the final project). 		Week 6 or 7 (Assignment 1) and Week 9 or 10 (Assignment 2) 30%

A final project comprising of two parts: One programming project worth 40%, due at the end of the teaching period. One 1-hour online quiz timetabled during the exam period (20%). Addressing ILOs 1 to 5.

  • 65 hours (of work required)
Hurdle requirement: 15/30 in the mid semester and final quiz combined (i.e. 5 marks in Mid Semester Quiz and 10 marks in the final quiz). 35/70 in the two assignments and the final project combined (7.5 each in two assignments and 20 marks in the final project).		Part 1: End of Teaching Period Part 2: During Examination Period 60%

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Students are advised that the usual 50% threshold for passing the subject still applies.

Last updated: 16 February 2024