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In this course, students with a limited knowledge of programming will learn how to construct reliable, readable, efficient software for data-intensive research in a collaborative environment. The emphasis is on practical techniques, tips, and technologies to effectively build and maintain complex code. This is a intensive, practical course.
Module code
CHME0031
UCL credits
15
Course Length
9 Weeks
Face to Face Dates
Term 1, Weeks 6-10 & 12-16, Thursday 10:00 - 17:30
Assessment Dates
TBC
Module organisers
Dr Holger Kunz. Please direct queries to courses-IHI@ucl.ac.uk
Aims
- To equip students with limited experience of programming with the knowledge and skills required for the efficient development of useful and reliable software.
- To give students a detailed knowledge of programming techniques relevant to data science.
- To promote a professional approach to the design, implementation and testing of software.
Teaching and learning methods
Students will attend a lecture each week followed by a problem class. They will be supported by a comprehensive range of online materials developed for the programme by Research Software team. These include videos, moodle pages, online exercises, code notebooks.
Assessment
Each week students will complete a range of programming assignments under the supervision of a teaching assistant. After each topic there is an online quiz, which allows students to assess their understanding of the material.
There will be one formative programming assignment which students will submit and on which they will receive formal feedback. This will be designed to help prepare students for the final summative assessment.