INU1634 : Programming Portfolio 1
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Tanya Morgan
- Co-Module Leader: Mr Keith Howlett
- Lecturer: Dr Sirio Orozco Fuentes, Mr Karl Rautenbach
- Owning School: INTO Newcastle University
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| INU1631 | Fundamentals of Computing |
| INU1632 | Computer Systems Design and Architectures |
| INU1633 | Foundations of Data Science |
Co Requisite Comment
In this module students will apply material covered in the co-requisites in a practical situation using synoptic assessment. As such it will provide coherence to all material covered at International Year One.
Aims
By the end of this module students will have gained, at an introductory level, experience in, and a knowledge of the basic concepts of all stages of the software engineering lifecycle, namely requirements analysis, design, coding, testing and maintenance.
Students will have gained awareness of the legal, social, ethical and professional aspects of being a practising software engineer.
Outline Of Syllabus
• An introduction to all stages of the software engineering lifecycle.
• An introduction to general principles of programming languages and their realisation in a representative
language.
• An introduction to the legal, social, ethical and professional aspects of being a software engineer.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 67:00 | 67:00 | Preparation and work to complete the two case study assessments |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Preparation and work to complete the formative assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 24 | 2:00 | 48:00 | Practicals (in person) 2 hours. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 75:00 | 75:00 | Background reading, working on examples |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Practical sessions will be used to introduce each project, and aspects of software engineering, particularly programming. During their independent study time, students will review online materials providing further support for development of programming skills. They will also use this time to attempt the problems set.
For each topic/problem students will provide a software artefact that contributes to their portfolio of evidence of the activities they have undertaken.
The practical sessions will provide support for developing the skills.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 1 | M | 40 | Software artefact equivalent to 750 words. |
| Case study | 1 | M | 60 | Software artefact equivalent to 1250 words. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study | 1 | M | Draft software artefact (350 words minimum) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Students will produce software artefacts demonstrating that they have mastered practical skills in software development applied to a variety of problems chosen to reflect real world applications but targeted at the skill level of the students when the work is set.
Two software artefacts equivalent to 2000 words total will be required. Each artefact will also contain a reflective report on the skills gained.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- INU1634's Timetable