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Module Title LI Advanced Functional Programming
SchoolComputer Science
Department Computer Science
Module Code 06 30422
Module Lead TBC
Level Intermediate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites LC Logic & Computation - (06 30399)
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-33 hours
Supervised time in studio/workshop-22 hours
Guided independent study-145 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description This module builds on the Logic and Computation module, introducing students to the concept of types, core to the design of modern functional programming languages. The use of types ranges from giving a high level of control over the way a program interacts with its environment (monads) to providing an alternative foundation of mathematics which is particularly suited to reasoning about programs (dependent types). This module introduces students to type theory, type systems, and their applications to the design of modern functional programming languages. In addition, students will learn about practical applications of types to control effects via monads and manage polymorphism via type classes. Using dependent type systems students will be introduced to the theory and practice of program certification.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Write programs involving infinite data structures.
  • Write functional programs using advanced features such as type classes and monads.
  • Write formal proofs of correctness of programs using dependent type theory.
  • Understand the Curry-Howard correspondence between logic and type theory.
Assessment 30422-01 : Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%)
30422-02 : Continuous Assessment : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
2hr Examination (80%),
Continuous Assessment (20%)

Reassessment:
2hr Examination (100%)
Other Duplicate of Birmingham-based module 30190
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