Undergraduate SWI-ICT10013-2020

Programming Concepts

Currently SWI-INF10020-2020

Switch onto basic programming, design and usability concepts.

Experiment with programming languages like JavaScript. Put your new-found understanding of testing strategies to work. Begin to play with content management systems including WordPress.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

HECS-HELP
FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

31 Aug 2020
30 Aug 2021

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able:

Demonstrate an understanding of basic structured programming concepts and constructs
Use programming skills and basic usability principles to design and implement simple applications
Contrast applications generated by Content Management Systems with those created by software developers
Apply testing strategies to demonstrate that an application meets its specifications.

Topics covered

- Basic programming components & constructs using a programming language such as JavaScript
- Basics of good design, useability
- Basics of good testing techniques
- Using programming concepts to extend applications developed using Content Management Systems (such as WordPress and WordPress Frameworks)
- Dealing with data files
- Dealing with an object model (such as a spreadsheet object model)
- Automating spreadsheet functionality

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

SWI-COS10012
SWI-CIS100

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as COS10012.

This subject aims to introduce students to basic structured programming concepts needed for programming development in a variety of environments such as spreadsheets, web, desktop and mobile applications. Students will apply basic design and useability concepts to simple applications.

Assessments

(Individual) (100%)

Textbooks

Current study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Next study term (29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21)

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Related degrees

Undergraduate SWI-CIS-DEG-2020

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

5 available majors

Core Subjects Information Systems
Major in Business Analysis
Major in Data Analytics
Co-Major in Economics (currently in Teach-Out)
Co-Major in Marketing