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Principles of Computer Science

Undergraduate | MUR-ICT167 | 2019

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Cover computer science fundamentals– from implementing object-oriented programming, to range checking, error-handling, recursive solutions, search algorithms and more. Use arrays, strings, files, lists, stacks, queues and hierarchy with confidence.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks

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Principles of Computer Science

About this subject

  • On successful completion of the subject you should be able to:

    1. design, implement, test and document solutions to problems using the sequence, selection and iteration constructs of structured programming
    2. explain the object-oriented programming paradigm
    3. use the object-oriented programming approach to design, implement, test and document solutions to problems
    4. demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of parameter passing in the context of object-oriented programming
    5. explain how class mechanism supports encapsulation and information hiding
    6. design and implement appropriate classes for modelling a given problem
    7. explain the need for range checking and error handling and be able to write robust programs that implement these features
    8. design, implement and test the implementation of the hierarchical relationship among objects using a simple class hierarchy and inheritance
    9. explain event-driven programming and be able to describe the behaviour of simple GUI programs
    10. write object-oriented programs that use each of the following: arrays, strings, files, lists, stacks and queues
    11. explain algorithm complexity and the need for selecting appropriate algorithms and structures for a given problem
    12. implement searching and sorting algorithms in a programming language
    13. explain the concept of recursion and be able to write recursive solutions for simple to intermediate problems.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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