| Module Title |
Programming Fundamentals |
| Module Code |
CSC1014 (ITS: CA177) |
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Faculty |
Computing |
School |
Engineering & Computing |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This is an introduction to computer programming. Students will learn to write simple computer programs, including variables, basic flow control, basic types (including strings).
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Learning Outcomes
1. write, debug and run simple computer programs.
2. use basic computer programming types (integers, floating-point numbers, Booleans and strings) appropriately in simple computer programs.
3. use basic flow-control constructs (conditionals and loops) in simple computer programs.
4. design algorithms for solving simple computational problems.
5. estimate the complexity of simple computer programs.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Laboratory | 24 | Weekly lab 1. This will include a brief presentation, discussion and then laboratory tasks. | | Laboratory | 24 | Weekly lab 2. This will include a brief presentation, discussion and then laboratory tasks. | | Independent Study | 24 | Studying course materials. | | Independent Study | 53 | Independent learning and lab-exam/exam preparation. |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20133 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Stephen Blott | Module Teacher | Brian Davis |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Practical/skills evaluation | Lab exam 1. | 10% | Week 4 | | Practical/skills evaluation | Lab Exam 2. | 20% | Week 8 | | Practical/skills evaluation | Lab exam 3. | 20% | Week 12 | | Formal Examination | n/a | 50% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
Types
Integers, floating-point values, Booleans, strings
Variables and expressions
Variables and expressions
Flow control
Conditionals and loops
Algorithms
Numeric and string algorithms
Complexity
Understanding the computational cost of loops, nested loops, etc.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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