| Title: | Programming Fundamentals I |
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| Long Title: | Programming. Fundamental conce |
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| Field of Study: |
Computer Software
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
TIM HORGAN |
| Module Description: |
Programming Fundamentals teaches the student about the use of integers, floating point numbers, characters, and strings as data. Programming constructs such as if, if..else, switch, while loops, repeat..until loops, and counting loops are presented. Students will use keyboard input and screen output. Practical lab sessions and assignments will help to develop the skills required to identify the best data and program constructs to solve a range of simple, well-defined problems. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Write, compile, and debug simple computer programs, given the problem statements. |
| LO2 |
Identify particular arrangements of program constructs to use as solution patterns for simple programming problems. |
| LO3 |
Model aspects of real life problems as data objects so that they can be manipulated in a computer program. |
| LO4 |
Predict the behaviour of programs that use selection and repetition control structures. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section. |
| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Modelling and Algorithms.
Identifying data to be modelled. Identifying actions to be performed on the data. Writing programs using the actions performed on the data to effect a solution.
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Programming Language.
Data as integers, floating point numbers and strings. Boolean data. Input statements and output statements. Comparators, assignment statements, mathematical operators. Flow control structures. Coding from algorithms.
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Integrated Development Environment.
Entering code. Syntax error identifying and fixing. Compiling. Debugging and variable watching.
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Programming constructs.
Control structures. If statements. If .. else structures. Case structures. For loops. Forever loops. While loops. Sentinel controlled while loops. Do .. while loops.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
Quiz |
3,4 |
10.0 |
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| Open-book Examination |
Lab exam using compiler |
1,2,3 |
20.0 |
Week 5 |
| Project |
Programming assignment |
1,2,3 |
20.0 |
Week 10 |
| Open-book Examination |
Lab exam using compiler |
1,2,3 |
50.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Classroom |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Programming exercises using computer |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self study |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
5.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Classroom |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Programming exercises using computer |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Self study |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Harvey M. Deitel and Paul J. Deitel 2005, C++ How to Program, 5 Ed., 1,2,4 and 5, Prentice Hall U. S. [ISBN: 0 13 185 757 6]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: The C++ Resources Network 2007, C++ Resources Network
- Website: CIT computing departmentLecture notes etc.
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