Programming Concepts

• Topics

  • 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 unit 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

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.

• (Individual) (100%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.