Undergraduate RMI-CPT120-2023

Introduction to Programming

Programming is acknowledged as a vital skill that enables problem solving through the use of computers across a range of varied disciplines. This course introduces you to basic concepts, syntax and control structures in programming. You will learn how to program in a step-wise problem solving fashion.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

29 May 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject you should be able to:

CLO 1: Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts, syntax and control structures in programming.
CLO 2: Devise solutions to simple computing problems under specific requirements.
CLO 3: Encode the devised solutions into computer programs and test the programs on a computer.
CLO 4: Demonstrate understanding of standard coding conventions and ethical considerations in programming.

Topics covered

- Datatype and sequential code execution
- Conditional execution
- Iterations
- Functions and modules
- Strings
- Lists
- Files
- Dictionnaries
- Object-Oriented Programming

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Additional requirements

Software requirements - Unrestricted access to a Windows, Macintosh or Linux PC
Other requirements -
Stable broadband connection required to access online learning materials and live chat sessions/recordings. (note: mobile broadband users may have difficulties participating in live chat sessions)

Description

Programming is acknowledged as a vital skill that enables problem solving through the use of computers across a range of varied disciplines. This subject introduces you to basic concepts, syntax and control structures and basic object-oriented principles in programming.

You will learn how to program in a step-wise problem solving fashion in a variety of tasks using the Java programming language.

Assessments

Invigilated Exam (50%)
Assignment 1 (10%)
Assignment 2 (10%)
Weekly exercises (20%)
Online Test(s) (10%)

Textbooks

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