Foundations of Programming

• • Introduction and Algorithms
  • Introduction to Programming and Sequence
  • Selection
  • Iteration
  • Modular Programming
  • Arrays
  • The file I/O
  • Data Structures
  • Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

• Study resources

  • Instructional methods

    • Online assignment submission
    • Podcasting/Lecture capture

  • Online materials

    • Resources and Links
    • Printable format materials

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject introduces key aspects of computer programming including data storage and manipulation, and problem solving using a high-level programming language. Topics include: algorithms and problem solving; testing methodologies; fundamental aspects of a programming language including data types, input/output, simple selection and iteration control structures, data structures, one-dimensional arrays; and introduction to the concepts involved in object-oriented programming.

Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.

• Problem-solving (10%)
• Problem-solving (20%)
• Invigilated Exam (40%)
• Laboratory work (30%)