Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
| Module Title |
Introduction to Programming |
| Module Code |
CA146 |
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School |
School of Computing |
| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: Liang Xu
Semester 2: Liang Xu
Autumn: Liang Xu
| | | Module Teachers | Liang Xu
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Coursework Only
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Description
The aim of this module is to introduce the student to basic programming concepts.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Write programs that use control statements to coordinate problem solving
2. Select a data structure suitable for solving a given problem
3. Decompose a problem's solution into functions
4. Implement algorithms in terms of data structures and functions
5. Use a debugger to trace program control flow and inspect data values
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 12 | Classroom lecture | | Laboratory | 24 | Computer labs | | Independent Study | 89 | Independent learning | | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
BasicsProgram structure, variables, fundamental data types, simple I/OControl statementsif statements, for loops, while loopsArraysOne and two dimensional arrays, sorting arrays, searching arraysFunctionsWriting functions, calling functions, returning values from functionsDebuggingUsing a debugger to trace program control flow and inspect data values |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Practical/skills evaluation | Lab test: writing a simple program using the selected programming environment (Python3, Termcast, and Einstein) | 5% | Week 2 | | Practical/skills evaluation | Lab exam: up to control statements. | 25% | Week 4 | | Loop Quiz | Class activity: problem-solving | 5% | Week 6 | | Practical/skills evaluation | Lab exam: program writing that covers problems related to strings, lists (arrays), searching, and sorting algorithms | 25% | Week 8 | | Practical/skills evaluation | Pair programming: Students will solve problems related to their field of study in a group of two to three members. This is a home take and an open-book assignment. Assessment to be released before two weeks. | 35% | Week 12 | | Reflective journal | Students reflect on their journey of learning programming focusing on individual and group programming tasks. | 5% | Sem 1 End |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
- Gaddis, Tony: 0, Starting out with Python, 1-9, Pearson, 0133582736
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Other Resources
None |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| Date of Last Revision | 19-FEB-09 |
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