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  • CS2113/T Software Engineering & Object-Oriented Programming Module Expectations


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    More details for the upcoming weeks (and upcoming sections of the textbook) will be added as the weeks progress. In general, information given for more than 1 week into the future should be treated as tentative.

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    Information Layers

    This book tries to layer information so that readers can decide to omit less important layers if they wish to.

    More important information are in bold or highlighted while less important information are dimmed or in collapsed panels such as the below.

    Less important info

    Less important info

    Less important info

    Tabs indicate alternative formats of the same content (e.g. video vs text). You can choose the one you like and ignore the other tabs.

    Some textual description of X

    Video describing X

    Dotted underlines indicate tool tips (activated by hovering over it) and dashed underlines indicate modal windows (activated by clicking) containing additional information.

    Additional information
    Additional information

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    Relevant: [Admin Module Expectations → Star Rating System ]

    Star rating system

    Start with things that are rated one-star and progress to things with more stars. Things rated four stars are optional.

    Star ratings for Learning Outcomes (and textbook sections):

    • One-star LOs : The LOs you need to achieve just to keep up with the module. We recommend you to achieve these LOs if you want to pass the module (i.e. up to a C grade).

    • Two-stars LOs : Can get you up to a B+.

    • Three-stars LOs : Can get you up to an A.

    • Four-stars LOs : Can be useful for getting an A+, tutors positions, and getting into downstream SE modules that have competitive entry requirements (e.g., CS3281&2, CS3217, CS3216). Four-star LOs are not examinable. Omitting them will not affect your CAP (as A+ has the same CAP as an A grade)

    • LOs marked with two icons e.g., : , : , : , : are relevant LOs you are expected have achieved in prerequisite modules. They are given for reference and are examinable. The number of stars indicate the progression of topics, similar to the star rating system above i.e., one-star prerequisite LOs are the most basic and the most important. Four-star pre-requisite LOs can be ignored without affecting CAP.

    Star ratings for other things e.g., admin info sections:

    • The module uses a similar star rating system to indicate the importance of other info in this website. i.e., information rated as one-star are the most essential. Info rated four stars are non-essential and can be ignored without affecting your ability to follow the module.

    Conventions Used

    Shorthand Headings

    Meaning of some shortened headings:

    • What : the meaning of the concept in concern

    • Why : the motivation behind the concept in concern

    • How : the usage of the concept in concern

    • When : the pros and cons of the concept in concern, when to use the concept

    Boxed-Text Styles

    additional info warning positive message important message an error to avoid tip definition

    Meaning of Icons

    tangential : tangential info, can be ignored if not interested
    : direct link to the LO. Ctrl+Click to open the LO in new window/tab.
    : learning outcomes
    : prerequisite learning outcome
    : examples
    : resources
    : exercises
    : printable version
    : preview/more info
    : video
    >_ : a command to be run in a terminal
    : textual description
    : slides
    : output produced by running code
    question without answer
    question with answer

    : tasks to do
    : lecture
    : tutorial
    : evidence you can use to prove you have achieved a learning outcome
    ⏰ : deadline

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    CS2113/T Software Engineering & Object-Oriented Programming Module Expectations