Functional Programming I

5 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1DL330

A revised version of the syllabus is available.
Code
1DL330
Education cycle
Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Computer Science A1N
Grading system
Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail (U)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 12 March 2009
Responsible department
Department of Information Technology

Entry requirements

120 credits with a second course in computer programming. 15 credits in mathematics, including basic algebra.

Learning outcomes

In order to pass, the student must be able to

  • list and define the fundamental concepts of functional programming.
  • manually execute a given (simple) functional program.
  • manually infer the type of a given (simple) functional program.
  • implement (simple) algorithms and data structures as functional programs.
  • design (large) functional programs that are modular and have reusable components.
  • explain on a simple problem how functional programming differs from imperative and object-oriented programming.

Content

Fundamental concepts: functions, relations, recursion, tail-recursion, type systems, polymorphism, datatypes, recursive datatypes, introduction to higher-order functions, data abstraction.

Programming in a functional programming language, such as SML.

Similarities and differences with imperative and object-oriented programming.

Instruction

Laboratory work, if required complemented by lectures.

Assessment

Assignments. Voluntary written exam for higher grades.

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