Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Practical

Module Offerings

6519CSQR-JAN-PAR

6519CSQR-SEP-PAR

6519CSQR-SEP_NS-PAR

Aims

The aims of this module are to present the basic ideas of functional programming languages whilst demonstrating the main elements of good programming style; allowing the illustration of some uses and applications for functional programming

Learning Outcomes

1.
Expound on the main features and advantages of a functional programming language
2.
Evaluate how algorithms are implemented in a functional programming language
3.
Analyse how functional programming techniques are used to solve problems

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Classification of Programming Languages Distinctive Features of Functional Programming Languages The Lambda Calculus - syntax and semantics Higher-order functions Currying and Uncurrying Recursion Type systems Numerical Types and Operations Lists Processing Overview of Advanced features: e.g., modules; interactive programs; lazy evaluation; proving program properties.
Additional Information:The module combines many of the concepts taught over the course of the Computer Science Programme such as complexity theory and algorithm design.

Assessments

Essay

Technology