Academic management

The subject of Programming belongs to the module of Compulsory Training and composes, together with the subject Computing Fundamentals, the subject of Computer Science.

Because of its fundamental nature, its contents and competencies will be used in many other subjects spread throughout the different courses, either as a tool or as a source of examples and applications.

In particular, it will support subjects like Advanced Networks and Services, Control Engineering or Telecommunication Systems and Services, where programming is undoubtedly a fundamental skill. In this context, the study of a programming language is essential for a graduate in Telecommunication Technologies and Services.

It is theoretical/practical because the student will need to know the theoretical basis of programming to ensure the generation of correct and efficient programs, and also to edit, compile and execute such programs in a development environment.

To deal with this subject it is recommended that the student is familiar with some basic notions of logic and mathematics. In any case, the training provided by the Technological Baccalaureate together with the knowledge acquired in the subject of Computing Fundamentals, will be sufficient background for the follow-up of the subject.

According to the verification report of the Degree in Engineering of Technologies and Services for Telecommunication, the general competencies in which the programming subject collaborates are the following:

1. Basic programming concepts. Programming in C/C++

2. Vectors and pointers

3. Object oriented programming

4. Data structures

5. Recursion

6. Introduction to algorithm design techniques

In accordance with the guidelines set out by the EEES, the subject will be developed through presential activities and autonomous work of the student.

Presential activities are those where the professor will always be present. They are divided into theory classes, seminars, laboratory practices, group tutoring and evaluation sessions.

For its part, in order to comply with the principles relating to ECTS, established in Real Decreto 1393/2007, the student must develop an autonomous work in parallel (non-presential activities), led by the professor.

The teaching methodology will be based on the participation of the student. It will be proposed deliverable that the student must perform and present with a minimum of quality in the established time.

The general process of student action for non-presential activities related to the preparation of the proposed deliverables can follow the following guidelines:

1. Selection and reading of the required material.

2. Review of the questions that may arise, if necessary.

3. Elaboration of the statement of the problem to be proposed, if appropriate.

4. Resolution of the proposed problem.

5. Reflection on solving the problem and describing the difficulties encountered.

6. Preparation of the documentation to be delivered.

7. Annotation of the time spent on each of the activities, as well as the total time.

Regarding laboratory practices, at the end of each of the scheduled practices, a report or delivery of the work carried out during the laboratory session to be uploaded on the virtual campus may be requested.

The Programming subject requires a total of 150 hours between presential and non-presential activities organized as follows:

Presential (60 hours)

1. Theory lessons (21 hours )

2. Classroom practise (7 hours )

3. Laboratory sessions (28 hours )

4. Group tutorials (2 hours )

Non-presential (90 hours)

1. Individual assignments (32 hours )

2. Individual tutorials (4 hours )

3. Individual study (54 hours )

Exceptionally, if sanitary conditions so require, non-face-to-face teaching activities may be included. In that case, the student will be informed of the changes made.

In order to pass, the student will have to overcome the two blocks of the subject: theory and practise. The theory part has a weight of 40% on the final grade and the practice part will contribute with the remaining 60%. Both parts can be compensated with a minimum score of 4 (out of 10). If a 4 (out of 10) is not reached in either block, the final rating will a maximum of 4. To pass, the final grade must be at least 5 out of 10.

Ordinary call

The theory part will be evaluated with two exams. The first will be held around the middle of the semester, with a weight of 40%. The second, with a weight of 60%, will be carried out in the period reserved for this call, on the date established by the center. Students who passed the first exam, will not need to take on this part in the second exam. In this same date, a recuperation block will be available for those students who did not pass the first theory exam.

The evaluation of the practical part will be carried out through continuous assessment with practical tests that will be held during the two same hours of a laboratory session.

Extraordinary calls

The evaluation will be carried out through a theory exam that will provide 40% of the grade and a practical exam that will provide the remaining 60%.

Differentiated assessment

The evaluation of students who have been granted the differentiated evaluation regime shall be carried out by means of the procedure already indicated for extraordinary calls.

Exceptionally, if sanitary conditions so require, non-face-to-face assessment methods may be included. In which case, the student will be informed of the changes made.

1. Deitel, H.M.; Deitel, P.J.: C++. How to Program. 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 1998.

2. Brassard, G., Bratley, P.:  Fundamentals of Algorithmics. Prentice-Hall, 1996.

3. Kernighan, B.W.; Ritchie, D.M.: The C Programming Language. Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1988.

4. Stroustroup, B.: The C++ Programming Language. 3rd edition. Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass., 1997.